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, September 23, 202409/23/2024

Bill Gurney & Hannah Hanak 09-23-24

Bill Gurney and Hannah Hanak from Gurney’s Automotive join Jeff for this week’s Local Business Spotlight to discuss their unique ‘trusted advisor’ approach to their family-run automotive center. 

Monday, September 23, 202409/23/2024

Emily Brooks 09-23-24

Emily Brooks, reporter for The Hill, provides a major update on the Continuing Resolution discussion in Congress, as people across the country ask, …will Congress pass a funding bill, or will the government shut down?

Monday, September 23, 202409/23/2024

Simon Hankinson 09-23-24

Former foreign service officer and Immigration Expert Simon Hankinson joins WFEA’s The Morning Update to discuss several remedies that may help to ‘fix’ the immigration issues. 

Monday, September 23, 202409/23/2024

Professor John Lappie 09-23-24

Plymouth State University Professor John Lappie discusses recent reports that focus on the concentration of the youth vote in this election and how that may affect their vote. 

Friday, September 20, 202409/20/2024

Ted Kitchens 09-20-24

Ted Kitchens, Director of the Manchester -Boston Regional Airport stops by our live broadcast from the Airport Diner and talks about the carriers that have convenient and inexpensive travel routes and provides some simple tips for stress-free travel.

Friday, September 20, 202409/20/2024

Bill Weidacher 09-20-24

Bill Weidacher from The Fine Homes Group—Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan, discusses the effect the lower interest rates may have on the housing market. Bill also shares when the best time is to sell a house, and the answer may surprise you.

Friday, September 20, 202409/20/2024

Kris Neilsen 09-20-24

Kris Neilsen, of VisitNH.gov, discusses the economic impact of Fall tourism in New Hampshire and shares some of the top things to do this week, from festivals to corn mazes. 

Friday, September 20, 202409/20/2024

Karl Zahn 09-20-24

Comedian and You Tube host, sits in to talk about the Springfield, OH immigration controversy and Kamala Harris’ poor interview performances.

Friday, September 20, 202409/20/2024

Alex Ray & Lisa Mure 09-20-24

Alex Ray, Owner of Common Man Restaurants, and Lisa Mura, Common Man for the Ukraine project, discuss Common Man’s philanthropic efforts to help the people of Ukraine.

Friday, September 20, 202409/20/2024

Pete Tarrier 09-20-24

Pete Tarrier provides a summary of Thursday night’s New England Patriots and New YorkY Jets game. And also offers insight as to why New England lost its second game in a row.

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