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.

Friday, September 20, 202409/20/2024

Kris Neilsen 09-20-24

Kris Neilsen, of VisitNH.gov, discusses the economic impact of Fall tourism in New Hampshire and shares some of the top things to do this week, from festivals to corn mazes. 

Friday, September 20, 202409/20/2024

Karl Zahn 09-20-24

Comedian and You Tube host, sits in to talk about the Springfield, OH immigration controversy and Kamala Harris’ poor interview performances.

Friday, September 20, 202409/20/2024

Alex Ray & Lisa Mure 09-20-24

Alex Ray, Owner of Common Man Restaurants, and Lisa Mura, Common Man for the Ukraine project, discuss Common Man’s philanthropic efforts to help the people of Ukraine.

Friday, September 20, 202409/20/2024

Pete Tarrier 09-20-24

Pete Tarrier provides a summary of Thursday night’s New England Patriots and New YorkY Jets game. And also offers insight as to why New England lost its second game in a row.

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.

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