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.

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.

Monday, October 14, 202410/14/2024

Emily Brooks 10-14-24

Emily Brooks, reporter for The Hill talks with Guest host George Hansel about her most recent article about some Republicans embracing the Pro-choice label.

Monday, October 14, 202410/14/2024

State Sen. Jeb Bradley 10-14-24

Guest host George Hansel talks with State Senate President Jeb Bradley on his last term, and what he hopes to accomplish.

Monday, October 14, 202410/14/2024

Mayor Jay Ruais 10-14-24

Manchester Mayor Jay Ruias talks with Guest host and former Keene Mayor George Hansel on why he’s remained focus on his goals for the city, why he loves the job, and why town hall forums remain a vital way for the public to hold him accountable. 

Monday, October 14, 202410/14/2024

Tom Raffio 10-14-24

Tom Raffio – CEO of Northeast Delta Dental shares with Guest host George Hansel details on just why they were named one of five companies in the nation to receive the Baldrige National Quality Award.

Monday, October 14, 202410/14/2024

Jack Franks 10-14-24

Guest host George Hansel talks with Jack Franks, Housing Developer for the Avanru Development Group on what could be done meet the growing demand housing in Granite State.  

Monday, October 14, 202410/14/2024

Professor John Lappie 10-14-24

Guest host George Hansel and Plymouth State University Political Science Professor John Lappie address the controversy that comes with the argument of Indigenous People’s Day vs. Columbus Day.  

Friday, October 11, 202410/11/2024

Chris Forgy 10-11-24

Chris Forgy, SAGA Communications, joins us from Sarasota, Florida, to discuss the effects and clean-up efforts related to Hurricanes Milton and Helene. 

Friday, October 11, 202410/11/2024

Dr. Jared Ross 10-11-24

Dr. Jared Ross from the medical group ‘Do No Harm. Dr. Ross explains the recent DNH student on the number of under-18-year-old gender transitioning procedures that have been performed in the past four years.

Recent Headlines

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7 days ago in National

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