The WFEA Morning Update

WFEA Morning Update with Jeff Chidester

The WFEA Morning Update with Jeff Chidester

Listen Monday - Thursday from 6-10am and Friday from 6-9am

The WFEA Morning Update will focus on issues affecting Granite State residents in a fun and informative way.

Jeff Chidester is the host of The WFEA Morning Update. Jeff is a well-known, involved member of the community, with a background in journalism, law enforcement, and broadcasting. Raised in New Hampshire, Jeff has traveled the world extensively, learning and observing other cultures and their impact on America, while always returning to his home state. He served in the US Army, as a police officer in New Hampshire, a writer for the Portsmouth Herald, and as the creator and host of the radio show, Right Here, Right Now. His experience and character align with the “live & local” ideals of WFEA and many of its Granite State listeners.

Monday, October 14, 202410/14/2024

Mayor Jay Ruais 10-14-24

Manchester Mayor Jay Ruias talks with Guest host and former Keene Mayor George Hansel on why he’s remained focus on his goals for the city, why he loves the job, and why town hall forums remain a vital way for the public to hold him accountable. 

Monday, October 14, 202410/14/2024

Tom Raffio 10-14-24

Tom Raffio – CEO of Northeast Delta Dental shares with Guest host George Hansel details on just why they were named one of five companies in the nation to receive the Baldrige National Quality Award.

Monday, October 14, 202410/14/2024

Jack Franks 10-14-24

Guest host George Hansel talks with Jack Franks, Housing Developer for the Avanru Development Group on what could be done meet the growing demand housing in Granite State.  

Monday, October 14, 202410/14/2024

Professor John Lappie 10-14-24

Guest host George Hansel and Plymouth State University Political Science Professor John Lappie address the controversy that comes with the argument of Indigenous People’s Day vs. Columbus Day.  

Friday, October 11, 202410/11/2024

Chris Forgy 10-11-24

Chris Forgy, SAGA Communications, joins us from Sarasota, Florida, to discuss the effects and clean-up efforts related to Hurricanes Milton and Helene. 

Friday, October 11, 202410/11/2024

Dr. Jared Ross 10-11-24

Dr. Jared Ross from the medical group ‘Do No Harm. Dr. Ross explains the recent DNH student on the number of under-18-year-old gender transitioning procedures that have been performed in the past four years.

Friday, October 11, 202410/11/2024

Karl Zahn 10-11-24

The Morning Update’s Mark Twain and political satirist Karl Zahn provide keen insight into the state of the presidential money laundering campaign and the scandal at TD Bank.

Friday, October 11, 202410/11/2024

Jeff Chidester, Ginger Munson & Tom Novak 10-11-24

Jeff, Ginger and Tom kick off Friday’s morning show by discussing things to remember about Absentee ballots, and why the German people love David Hasslehoff…

Thursday, October 10, 202410/10/2024

Jeff Chidester 10-10-24

Jeff takes some time to ask listeners “How are you doing?” reminds everyone that not only is it World Mental Health Day and also National Depression Screening Day but takes time to remind those struggling with their mental health, you’re not alone and help is available.  

Thursday, October 10, 202410/10/2024

David Coe 10-10-24

Meteorologist David Coe from Aragon National Laboratory discusses Hurricane Helene and Miltons and the effects of the storms on the Southeast. 

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