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.

Thursday, September 19, 202409/19/2024

Dave Coe 09-19-24

Dave Coe from Aragon National Laboratory discusses what Granite Staters can expect over the next few months as we transition from Summer to Fall and then to Winter.

Thursday, September 19, 202409/19/2024

Andy Sylvia 09-19-24

Andy Sylvia from Manchester In Link talks about the recent special municipal meeting to address Pennichuck Water Corporation’s request to consolidate several companies into one business unit. The meeting was to review concerns by surrounding communities and determine the next steps.

Thursday, September 19, 202409/19/2024

Lily Tang Williams 09-19-24

2nd Congressional Republican Candidate Lily Tang Williams discusses her specific plans to address the budget, deficit, and immigration. 

Thursday, September 19, 202409/19/2024

Nicole Silverio 09-19-24

Nicole Silverio brings 3 of the week’s top controversial political audio/video clips. From the View to a White House briefing, Nicole also shares some outrageous statements with WFEA’s Morning Update listeners.

Thursday, September 19, 202409/19/2024

Patrice Onwuka 09-19-24

Patrice Onwuka, Director of the IWF Center for Economic Opportunity, talks about how the reduction of interest rates may or may not affect the average Granite Statter.

Thursday, September 19, 202409/19/2024

Christian Citarella 09-19-24

NH Insurance Department Chief Property & Casuaty Actuery Christian Citarella discusses and shares tips, tricks, and a better understanding of workers’ competition.

Thursday, September 19, 202409/19/2024

Bret Kulakovich 09-19-24

Bret Kulakovich, from the Plymouth State University Robotics Program, discusses the program and its latest addition, a new robotics lab.

Wednesday, September 18, 202409/18/2024

Judith Hoag 09-18-24

Actress Judith Hoag, known by most as April O’Neil in the first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film joins Jeff to talk about her upcoming appearance at the Granite State Comic Con and shares stories about her career and why she loves meeting fans.

Wednesday, September 18, 202409/18/2024

State Rep. Glenn Cordelli 09-18-24

State Rep. Glenn Cordelli discusses a new education project called Education Options, a portal that helps students, parents, and teachers access needed educational resources.

Wednesday, September 18, 202409/18/2024

Thom Brueckner 09-18-24

Thom Brueckner, of Senior Financial Resources Inc. of Nashua and host of Retirement Intelligence heard Friday mornings on WFEA, discusses the cut in the interest rate and provides insight into the actual impact of inflation on the economy.

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