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.

Wednesday, September 18, 202409/18/2024

State Sen. Dan Innis 09-18-24

State Senator Dan Innis discusses Congress’s lack of progress on the spending bill and its eventual effect on New Hampshire.

Wednesday, September 18, 202409/18/2024

Lt. Wayne Saunders 09-18-24

Lt. Wayne Saunders joins WFEA’s Morning Update to discuss tips while hiking. Wayne also offers insight on the popular conservation degree program at White Mountains Community College.

Wednesday, September 18, 202409/18/2024

Drew Cline 09-18-24

Drew Cline from the Joshia Bartlett Center for Public Policy shares details of a recent regional New England meeting in which the states and parts of Canada discussed the green energy approach.

Wednesday, September 18, 202409/18/2024

AnnMarie Timmins 09-18-24

AnnMarie Timmins from New Hampshire Bulletin talks about the ongoing saga between the State of New Hampshire and the closed Concord Casino.

Tuesday, September 17, 202409/17/2024

Thom Brueckner 09-17-24

Thom Brueckner of Senior Financial Resources Inc. of Nashua and host of Retirement Intelligence show on WFEA, provides advice and tips to help investors pick the right financial advisor and how to maintain a strong relationship.  

Tuesday, September 17, 202409/17/2024

Patty Nieberg 09-17-24

Patty Nieberg of  Task&Purpose, discusses a Congressional effort to honor U.S. Veterans who served in the Pacific conflict during WW II. Patty also discusses the recent deployment of the 101st Airborne to Europe and the #rd Infantry to the Middle East. 

Tuesday, September 17, 202409/17/2024

Damien Fisher 09-17-24

Damien Fisher, reporter for New Hampshire Journal and InDepthNH.Org joins the Morning Update to talk about the Goffstown’s handling of school lunch debt and the recent controversial closing of the Lionheart school.

Tuesday, September 17, 202409/17/2024

Nathan Shrader 09-17-24

New England College Professor Nathan Shrader discusses the meaning behind National Constitution Day and the impact that the current dialogue is having on youth voters.

Tuesday, September 17, 202409/17/2024

Chris Ager 09-17-24

New Hampshire GOP Chair Chris Ager talks to WFEA’s The Morning Update about the aggressive political rhetoric permeating the current election cycle.

Monday, September 16, 202409/16/2024

Bob Coates 09-16-24

Eversource President Bob Coates discusses a special event for New Hampshire Veterans that will be held at Eversource Energy Park. 

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