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 23, 202407/23/2024

Damien Fisher 07-23-24

InDepthNH Reporter Damien Fisher explains ‘Laurie’s List’ as it relates to law enforcement officers in New Hampshire and provides an update on the over 1,000 cases related to NH’s YDC.

Tuesday, July 23, 202407/23/2024

Nathan Shrader 07-23-24

NEC Professor Nathan Shrader discusses how the Democrats and Republicans have to ‘reset their campaigns’ now that President Biden has withdrawn from the Presidential Race.

Monday, July 22, 202407/22/2024

Jeff Chidester 07-22-24

Jeff reviews the latest coverage of President Biden’s decision not to seek re-election.

Monday, July 22, 202407/22/2024

Amanda Woods 07-22-24

Wiggly Bridge Distillery’s Amanda Woods discusses the realities of running a family business and shares the Company’s signature recipe, ‘The Old Man’ as part of WFEA’s Small Business Spotlight.

Monday, July 22, 202407/22/2024

Amie Ichikawa 07-22-24

Women’s Reform Advocate Amie Ichikawa from womenIIwomen explained the programs they support to help incarcerated women transition back into society. Amie also describes the concern with housing male prisons with female inmates. 

Monday, July 22, 202407/22/2024

Emily Brooks 07-22-24

Emily Brooks, from The Hill, provides an update on the Congressional hearings scheduled this week regarding the Secret Service and shares the Congressional chatter regarding the Biden withdrawal. 

Monday, July 22, 202407/22/2024

Professor John Lappie 07-22-24

Plymouth State Political Science Professor John Lappie, contextualizes Biden’s withdrawal and what it means for his legacy, as well as the process the Democrats should/are using to select a replacement.

Friday, July 19, 202407/19/2024

Mayor Jay Ruais, Karl Zahn & Ginger Munson

Manchester Mayor Jay Ruias, Karl Zahn and Ginger Munson all drop by Francoeur’s Cafe for WFEA’s first ever Counter Conversation.

Friday, July 19, 202407/19/2024

Jeff Czarnec & Jeff Nelson 07-19-24

Jeff Czarnec & Jeff Nelson drop by for Friday’s Counter Conversations at Francoeur’s Cafe.

Friday, July 19, 202407/19/2024

Ashley Kitchell & Jeff Nelson 07-19-24

Ashley Kitchell & Jeff Nelson from Liberty House talk about the increased need for support for their pantry and how folks looking to help can contribute.

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