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, September 4, 202409/04/2024
AnnMarie Timmins 09-04-24
New Hampshire Bulletin reporter AnnMarie Timmins joins The Morning Update to discuss her latest article exposing a delay in efficiently discharging patients ready to leave medical facilities throughout New Hampshire.
Tuesday, September 3, 202409/03/2024
Seth Frantzman 09-03-24
Journalist Seth Frantzman calls into The Morning Update from Israel to discuss his new book ‘The October 7 War: Israel’s Battle for Security in Gaza.’ Frantzman has been on the ground in Israel since the October 7, 2023, attack and details his observations throughout this past year of conflict.
Tuesday, September 3, 202409/03/2024
Mayor Jay Ruias 09-03-24
Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais shares with The Morning Update some of the feedback the city has received during its series of on-going ward meetings. The Mayor also discusses some of the business opportunities his office is advancing.
Tuesday, September 3, 202409/03/2024
Damien Fisher 09-03-24
InDepthNH.org and New Hampshire Journal.com reporter Damien Fisher joins The Morning Update to discuss two of his recent articles: a defamation case against the NH Democratic Party and a case involving NH legislation on trans athletes.
Tuesday, September 3, 202409/03/2024
Nathan Shrader 09-03-24
New England College Professor Nathan Shrader discusses the upcoming NEC-Unionleader—WFEA Debates, which air this week on WFEA on Sept. 4,5 and 6.
Friday, August 30, 202408/30/2024
Jennifer Gillis 08-30-24
Superintendent for the Manchester School District Jennifer Gillis stops by the Morning Update to offer an update on the start of the new year and how officials are addressing changes to the attendance standards and cell phone policy.
Friday, August 30, 202408/30/2024
Kris Neilsen 08-30-24
Kris Neilsen from vistNH.gov, shares many Fall activities that will be happening in NH throughout the next two weeks. Kris also shares tips on a favorite New Hampshire activity – APPLE PICKING.
Friday, August 30, 202408/30/2024
Karl Zahn 08-30-24
Pundit – Humorist Karl Zahn talks to The Morning Update about his observations of the CNN Harris-Walz interview with Dana Bash.
Friday, August 30, 202408/30/2024
Jeff Chidester & Tom Novak 08-30-24
The Morning Update Host Jeff Chidester and Producer Tom Novak discuss the rush to Fall, and Jeff discusses the Walz portion of the CNN Harris-Walz interview with Dana Bash.
Friday, August 30, 202408/30/2024
Chris Ager 08-30-24
NH GOP Chairperson Chris Ager joins The Morning Update to discuss the NH GOP outreach efforts with State Unions.
