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.

Tuesday, July 2, 202407/02/2024

Jodie Nazaka 07-02-24

Manchester’s Economic Development Director, Jodie Nazaka offers her insight following news of the City’s new initiative known as the Downtown Cleaning Program.

Tuesday, July 2, 202407/02/2024

Nathan Shrader 07-02-24

New England College Political Science Professor Nathan Shrader shares how three states appear to be shifting into battleground states. And gives a review on how both parties and the media handled the Trump immunity case.

Monday, July 1, 202407/01/2024

Jennifer Gillis 07-01-24

Superintendent of Schools for Manchester School District Dr. Jennifer Gillis offers her approach on how parents can help mitigate student summer slide.

Monday, July 1, 202407/01/2024

Jerry Leeman 07-01-24

Following last week’s ruling by the Supreme Court limiting the federal government’s overreach. Jerry Leeman from the New England Fisherman’s Stewardship Association explains how this ruling will benefit fishermen.

Monday, July 1, 202407/01/2024

Joseph Costanzo 07-01-24

Hillsborough County Corrections Superintendent Joseph Costanzo explained how a new system called Overwatch would help monitor the health of the inmates in real time.

Monday, July 1, 202407/01/2024

Emily Brooks 07-01-24

Reporter Emily Brooks, from the Hill drops in and offers an updated on everything happening in DC. 

Monday, July 1, 202407/01/2024

Professor John Lappie 07-01-24

Plymouth State University Political Science Professor John Lappie offers insight into the long-term effects of the debate on the Biden and Trump campaigns. 

Friday, June 28, 202406/28/2024

Hollie Noveletsky 06-28-24

1st Congressional Candidate Hollie Noveletsky joins Jeff in studio to talk about her time as a US Army Reserve Nurse and her experience as a small business owner supporting the trades and creating apprenticeship programs.

Friday, June 28, 202406/28/2024

Laura Barker 06-28-24

Laura Barker talks about Hero Pups and their mission to provide support canines to veterans in need at no cost. 

Friday, June 28, 202406/28/2024

Karl Zahn 06-28-24

Karl Zahn shares his thoughts on the debate and the fact that he proclaimed to his You Tube audience that he would eat an ant on the air if the debate ACTUALLY happened…And how he’s now collecting ant recipes.

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