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.

Thursday, August 22, 202408/22/2024

Doug Sovern 08-22-24

CBS Reporter Doug Sovern discusses Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention and the delegate’s reaction to Democratic Vice-President nominee Walz’s acceptance speech. 

Wednesday, August 21, 202408/21/2024

AnnMarie Timmons 08-21-24

AnnMarie Timmons, from New Hampshire Bulletin, discusses a story she first covered in 2023, which resulted in the arrest of Sherry Conner for the murder of her 5-year-old grandson Dennis ‘Boo’ Vaughen.

Wednesday, August 21, 202408/21/2024

Lt Wayne Saunders 08-21-24

Lt Wayne Saunders, a former NH Fish and Game Officer and White Mountains Community College instructor, talks about his career and how he approaches his day-to-day life in the New Hampshire wilderness. Wayne also talks about the outstanding programs for White Mountains Community College students.

Wednesday, August 21, 202408/21/2024

Brad Fournier 08-21-24

Brad Fournier discusses the 23rd Annual Cruising Downtown Manchester Rotary Cary Show happening on August 31st.

Wednesday, August 21, 202408/21/2024

State Sen. Dan Innis 08-21-24

Economics Professor, Small Business Owner, and State Senator Dan Innis breaks down Vice-President Harris’ economic proposal and its adverse effect on taxpayers. Sen. Innis also talks about his support for the New Hampshire Attorney General’s office challenge to a Massachusetts gun law that unfairly penalizes legal New Hampshire gun owners.

Wednesday, August 21, 202408/21/2024

Thom Brueckner 08-21-24

Thom Brueckner from Senior Financial Resources Inc. in Nashua and host of Retirement Intelligence, provides insight into the updated job numbers, the impact of Vice-President Harris’ economic proposals, and what investors should be concerned about with our economy’s current fragile state. 

Wednesday, August 21, 202408/21/2024

Doug Sovern 08-21-24

CBS Reporter Doug Sovern reports live report from the Democratic National Convention. Doug shares his observations on last night’s speeches with Former President Obama and Former First Lady Michelle Obama. And Doug also offers a preview the agenda for Wednesday’s DNC program. 

Wednesday, August 21, 202408/21/2024

Chris Towner 08-21-24

Chris Towner, from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, provides a line-by-line review of Vice-President Harris’ economic proposals and how all but one will have a monumental negative effect on our national debt. 

Tuesday, August 20, 202408/20/2024

Richard Arcand & Kevin Nyhan 08-20-24

NH DOT team members Richard Arcand and Kevin Nyhan join Jeff in studio to discuss what must be considered when the State of NH sells a bridge.

Tuesday, August 20, 202408/20/2024

Damien Fisher 08-20-24

Damien Fisher, reporter for indephNH.org and New Hampshire Journal shares a story about a former state representative who changed his name after being accused of sexual misconduct.  Fisher also talks about a case involving a disturbed teen who broke the law in order to get the police to shoot him.

Recent Headlines

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Search for the Brown University shooter resumes as questions swirl about campus security

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