The WFEA Morning Update
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, October 16, 202410/16/2024
Dawn Wivell 10-16-24
Dawn Wivell, President and CEO of Firebrand International LLC, shares with guest host Matt Mayberry just how she’s managed to bridge the gap between business leaders in the Granite State countries across the globe.
Tuesday, October 15, 202410/15/2024
Michael Dunham 10-15-24
Michael Dunham of the American Political Item Collectors (APIC) New England Chapter joins guest host Nate Shrader to discuss the preservation of America’s political history, a special exhibit called “The First 100 Years of NH’s First in the Nation Primary” currently on display at the Portsmouth Athenaeum, and the organization’s New England show on January 25, 2025.
Tuesday, October 15, 202410/15/2024
Evan Alvarez 10-15-24
Evan Alvarez, former aide to Governor John Bel Edwards of Louisiana, joins guest host Nate Shrader for a conversation about lessons swing state voters can learn from Edwards’ successful races in Louisiana and how they may apply to the New Hampshire gubernatorial race.
Tuesday, October 15, 202410/15/2024
Dr. John Callahan 10-15-24
Dr. John Callahan, Associate Professor of International Relations and Director of Online Military Programs at New England College joins guest host Nate Shrader for important updates about the war in Ukraine and whether the US will remain focused on the war moving forward.
Tuesday, October 15, 202410/15/2024
Damien Fisher 10-15-24
Journalist Damien Fisher joins guest host Nate Shrader to discuss Goffstown’s recently enacted sexual harassment rules for public officials and much more New Hampshire news and politics.
Tuesday, October 15, 202410/15/2024
State Rep. Jessica Grill 10-15-24
State Rep. Jessica Grill of Manchester talks with Guest host, Nate Shrader about what she’s learned in her first term in Concord, how to encourage more young people to seek public office, and her legislative priorities.
Tuesday, October 15, 202410/15/2024
Andrew Provencher 10-15-24
Manchester West Football Coach Andrew Provencher explains to Guest host Nate Shrader how the school’s football program has been named a finalist for T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights contest.
Monday, October 14, 202410/14/2024
Matt Zabko 10-14-24
Matt Zabko of 603 Optix shares with Guest host George Hansel how his business is breathing new life into the world of manufacturing.
Monday, October 14, 202410/14/2024
Tim Pipp 10-14-24
Tim Pipp, owner of Beeze Tees shares with Guest host George Hansel just what compelled him to take his business to the next level and expand beyond his original location in Keene.
Monday, October 14, 202410/14/2024
State Sen.Denise Ricciardi 10-14-24
State Sen. Denise Ricciardi talks with Guest host George Hansel on her run for re-election and why she’s more than willing to cross the isle when it comes to things like access to healthcare.





