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.
Thursday, June 13, 202406/13/2024
Gov. Chris Sununu 06-13-24
Gov. Chris Sununu says it’s important to expand Education Freedom Accounts this year, Cinde Warmington and Joyce Craig would be forced by their party to raise taxes even if they say they don’t want to, and the capture of eight Isis-affiliated illegal border crossers makes it harder to defend sanctuary cities in New Hampshire.
Thursday, June 13, 202406/13/2024
Jim O’Connell 06-13-24
Manchester Board of School Committee Vice Chairman Jim O’Connell says the city’s school building plan is not as costly as it would seem at first, given the cost of other schools around the state and the needs of the district.
Thursday, June 13, 202406/13/2024
Damien Fisher 06-13-24
New Hampshire Journal reporter Damien Fisher relays the story of a Raymond librarian fired for writing a letter to the editor endorsing library trustees in another town.
Thursday, June 13, 202406/13/2024
Chief Allen Aldenberg 06-13-24
Manchester Police Chief Allen Aldenberg discusses the department’s recent award for getting guns out of the hands of criminals and why it’s important for the department to be aggressive in enforcing gun laws.
Thursday, June 13, 202406/13/2024
AnnMarie Timmins 06-13-24
New Hampshire Bulletin reporter AnnMarie Timmins says Granite Staters have to wait or move to another state if we want pet kangaroos.
Wednesday, June 12, 202406/12/2024
Thom Brueckner 06-12-24
Thom Brueckner of Senior Financial Resources Inc. in Nashua talks about the latest Consumer Price Index numbers and just what could end up forcing the Fed to cut rates in order to keep the banking sector afloat.
Wednesday, June 12, 202406/12/2024
Mayor Jay Ruais 06-12-24
Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais discusses the future of the Beech Street shelter, progress at the city’s engagement center for the homeless, and whether “ManchVegas” is an insult or a compliment.
Wednesday, June 12, 202406/12/2024
Lige Gould 06-12-24
UNH historian Lige Gould recounts the history of the pine tree and rattlesnake flags and their political uses over the years, by both the left and the right.
Wednesday, June 12, 202406/12/2024
Sarah Davidson & Brannock Gagnon 06-12-24
Sarah Davidson and student Brannock Gagnon of Northeast Woodlands Charter School describe their recent five-day river camping trip and how the Waldorf school teaches kids to be resilient and self-sufficient.
Wednesday, June 12, 202406/12/2024
Kathy Sullivan 06-12-24
Former Democratic National Committee member Kathy Sullivan says she’d advise Democratic candidates to campaign with President Biden despite his low popularity ratings.
