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.
Friday, February 21, 202502/21/2025
Mayor Jay Ruais On The Continuing Saga of Bail Reform and the Recent School Board Funding Meeting
In On-Demand
Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais joins us to discuss the continuing saga of bail reform and the recent school board funding…
Thursday, February 20, 202502/20/2025
The NH Fisher Cats become “The Space Potatoes”
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Taylor Fisher from the NH Fisher Cats joins us to discuss the upcoming season. Taylor shares the team’s strengths and…
Thursday, February 20, 202502/20/2025
DOGE Cuts & What The Media Is Missing About Trump’s Initial Actions
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Nicole Silverio from the Daily Caller News Foundation delivers the big audio clips of the week. First up is CNN…
Thursday, February 20, 202502/20/2025
Business NH Magazine’s Matt Mowry On Affinity Groups to Foster Communication, Unity, and Belonging
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Matt Mowry from Business NH Magazine shared two valuable stories. The first is from their regular ‘HR Memo’ feature on…
Thursday, February 20, 202502/20/2025
Ongoing Housing-Focused NH State Legislation
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Matt Mayberry of the NH Home Builders Association discusses ongoing housing-focused state legislation and the upcoming NH Home Show, which…
Thursday, February 20, 202502/20/2025
Sustainable, Affordable, Micro-Unit Housing in NH
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Former Keene Mayor George Hansel shares a recent housing project that was conceived, designed, built, and opened within five months.…
Thursday, February 20, 202502/20/2025
Reagan VS Trump, Comparing Leadership Skills and Tactics
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Former Ambassador Frank Lavin joins to discuss his new book ‘Inside the Reagan White House: A Front-Row Seat to Presential…
Thursday, February 20, 202502/20/2025
Protecting Women’s and Girls’ Sports
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Beth Parlato, Senior Legal Advisor at IWF, discusses changes needed to improve NH SB268/HB148, which are intended to protect women’s…
Thursday, February 20, 202502/20/2025
Manchester Parking Issues and the Lack of Enforcement
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Manchester Ink Link Andy Sylvia discussed the ward 11 meeting, where the conversation turned to parking issues and the lack…
Wednesday, February 19, 202502/19/2025
Understanding The Issues Affecting Our Federal Budget Deficit
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Chris Towner, Policy Director at the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, shares keen insight into understanding the issues affecting…
