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, September 9, 202409/09/2024

Tom Raffio 09-09-24

Tom Raffio, President – CEO of Northeast Delta Dental, discusses mobile dental clinics, the continuing effort to help provide dental care, and the outcome of a recent site visit with the prestigious Baldridge Program.

Monday, September 9, 202409/09/2024

Professor John Lappie 09-09-24

Plymouth State University Political Science Professor John Lappie helps The Morning Update listeners understand what might transpire during the presidential debate between Vice-President Harris and former President Trump on September 10th.

Monday, September 9, 202409/09/2024

Emily Brooks 09-09-24

The Hill’s Emily Brooks discusses the congressional focus on producing a spending bill before a possible government shutdown and explains the upcoming committee hearing on COVID policies with former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.

Monday, September 9, 202409/09/2024

State Rep. Joe Sweeney 09-09-24

New Hampshire State Rep Joe Sweeney joins The Morning Update to discuss illegal immigration legislation he’s currently discussing and may offer in the 2025 session.

Monday, September 9, 202409/09/2024

Hollie Noveletsky 09-09-24

First Congressional District candidate Hollie Noveletsky discusses the funding and military aspects of the Ukraine conflict, the economic approach for reducing inflation, and what energy policy initiatives Hollie would support if elected to Congress.

Monday, September 9, 202409/09/2024

Pete Tarrier 09-09-24

Sports personality Pete Tarrier provides a quick recap of the New England Patriots game and what they need to do next week against the Seahawks.

Monday, September 9, 202409/09/2024

State Sen. Dan Innis 09-09-24

State Senator and founder of Trails End Farm Dani Innis, joins the Morning Update for this week’s Local Business Spotlight to discuss just what it takes to start and maintain a farm in the Granite State that specializes in Wagyu Beef. 

Monday, September 9, 202409/09/2024

Dawson Hayes & Carolyn Malon 08-01-24

Dawson Hayes discusses his experience with the NH foster care system and its handling of benefits for foster kids. He explains how he helped pass a law to ensure that young adults in the foster care system receive benefits owed to them.

Friday, September 6, 202409/06/2024

Live Free or Die 1st Congressional District Republican Primary Debate 09-05-24

WFEA and New England College are proud to present the Live Free or Die 1st Congressional District Republican Primary Debate from Thursday September 05,2024, featuring Chirs Bright, Hollie Noveletsky, Joseph Kelly Levasseur, Russell Prescott, Walter J. McFarlane III. 

Friday, September 6, 202409/06/2024

Ashley Kitchel 09-06-24

Ashley Kitchel of Liberty House talks about the upcoming ‘Cram the Van’ event to help restock the Liberty House food pantry.

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