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, November 25, 202411/25/2024

Pete Tarrier 11-25-24

WFEA personality Pete Terrier provides a summary of the recent NE Patriots game.

Monday, November 25, 202411/25/2024

Henry Och 11-25-24

Henry Och, CEO and President of Habor Care, shares details about their annual Thanksgiving gathering on Tuesday, November 26. Henry also explains the ongoing veteran outreach programs and the overall mission of Harbor Care NH.

Friday, November 22, 202411/22/2024

Kris Nielsen 11-22-24

Kris Nielsen from visitNH. gov shares a survey from USA Today that named North Conway New Hampshire as the TOP ski town in the country. Kris also talks about holiday season’s festivals and day trips. Lifelong Granite Stater Karl Zahn offers additional commentary about New Hampshire.

Friday, November 22, 202411/22/2024

Karl Zahn 11-22-24

Political satirist Karl Zahn talks about DOGE and shares some of just a few ways our government waste, abuses, or misplaces taxpayer dollars.

Friday, November 22, 202411/22/2024

Zoya & Guila Fakhoury 11-22-24

Sisters Zoya and Guila Fakhoury of the Amer Foundation (www.amerfoundation.com) shares the humanitarian outreach for the Lebanonise people suffering under Hezbollah. The sisters also talk about their book Silenced Beirut, a story of their father’s brutal, unjust captivity at the hands of the Hezbollah regime.

Friday, November 22, 202411/22/2024

Bill Weidacher 11-22-24

Bill Weidacher from Fine Homes Group at Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan discussed updates in the NH housing market.  Bill reinforced the ‘readiness and preparedness’ approach to pursing or selling a home. Bill talks about positive government policies that help homeowners.

Friday, November 22, 202411/22/2024

Tom Raffio 11-22-24

President and CEO of Northeast Delta Dental Tom Raffio joins WFEA’s Jeff Chidester during Friday morning’s Counter Conversations broadcast from Belmont Hall to talk about his new book “Stories from the Starting Line” and his thoughts on a recent Business NH article that highlights his company’s efforts in aiding its employees in caring for their mental health.  

Thursday, November 21, 202411/21/2024

Tom Blonski 11-21-24

NH Food Bank team member Tom Blonski joins WFEA’s The Morning Update to discuss the charity ‘Tons of Turkeys’ drive, which will be held at Manchester Metro Hannifords Markets in conjunction with Manchester Media Group radio station 96.5 Live Free Country.

Thursday, November 21, 202411/21/2024

Christine Carignan & Matt Mowry 11-21-24

From Business NH Magazine, Matt Mowry and Christine Carignan discuss how companies can set up programs to help team members deal with mental health crises at work and home. 

Thursday, November 21, 202411/21/2024

Leigh Curtis 11-21-24

Leigh Curtis, the New Hampshire Insurance Department’s Health Reform Coordinator, helps WFEA listeners understand the qualifications, deadlines, and basic steps for signing up for ‘Open Enrollment’ for Heathcare dot gov.

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