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, November 14, 202411/14/2024
Christine Carignan and Matt Mowry 11-14-24
Christine Carignan and Matt Mowry from Business NH Magazine talk about the trends and profiles of the Top 100 NH Private Businesses.
Thursday, November 14, 202411/14/2024
Nicole Silverio 11-14-24
Media Expert Nicole Silverio from the Daily Caller News Foundation, brings the three news clips of the week to The Morning Update. The clip topics range from the reaction to Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense to Harris’s award lunch meeting with Biden and the response to the Trump-Biden transition meeting.
Thursday, November 14, 202411/14/2024
Gregory Jolin 11-14-24
New Hampshire resident and Jeopardy contestant Gregory Jolin joins WFEA’s The Morning Update to share his steps to get on Jeopardy and experience there.
Thursday, November 14, 202411/14/2024
Michael Graham 11-14-24
Michael Graham from New Hampshire Journal discusses three recent stories about a new congressional map in New Hampshire, a possible election denied by a member of New Hampshire’s federal delegation, and disarray in Massachusetts politics.
Thursday, November 14, 202411/14/2024
Andy Sylvia 11-14-24
Andy Sylvia from Manchester—Nashua Ink Link discusses a resolution presented at the Nashua’s Alderman Meeting condemning Israel’s actions in the Gaza Conflict.
Wednesday, November 13, 202411/13/2024
Dr. Kristen Markwith 11-13-24
Dr. Kristen Markwith from Trend Acupuncture shares tips for understanding gut issues and how acupuncture can help relieve medical problems related to the stomach. Dr. Markwith also answers listeners’ questions about whether acupuncture is for pets, whether acupuncture is suited for young people, and whether acupuncture is suitable for people taking anxiety medication.
Wednesday, November 13, 202411/13/2024
Thom Brueckner 11-13-24
Thom Brueckner of Senior Financial Resources of Nashua and host of Retirement Intelligence heard Fridays on WFEA discusses economic changes since President-elect Trump’s election and the potential fate of Fed Chairman Jerome Powell.
Wednesday, November 13, 202411/13/2024
State Sen. Dan Innis 11-13-24
New Hampshire State Senator Dan Innis explains the current transition within the New Hampshire Senate and the early, essential budget initiatives. Sen. Innis also talks about President-elect Trump’s early cabinet selections.
Wednesday, November 13, 202411/13/2024
Kristy Merrill & Mark Paluzzi 11-13-24
Kristy Merrill of the NH Bankers Association and Mark Paluzzi from Bangor Savings join WFEA’s Morning Update to discuss community outreach and the success of this year’s NH Banks Give Bank initiative.
Wednesday, November 13, 202411/13/2024
Drew Cline 11-13-24
Drew Cline from the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy discusses his recent article on how New Hampshire has surpassed Texas in the tax competitiveness index. He also discusses the current talking points related to the NH budget process.
