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 21, 202411/21/2024
Christine Carignan & Matt Mowry 11-21-24
From Business NH Magazine, Matt Mowry and Christine Carignan discuss how companies can set up programs to help team members deal with mental health crises at work and home.
Thursday, November 21, 202411/21/2024
Leigh Curtis 11-21-24
Leigh Curtis, the New Hampshire Insurance Department’s Health Reform Coordinator, helps WFEA listeners understand the qualifications, deadlines, and basic steps for signing up for ‘Open Enrollment’ for Heathcare dot gov.
Thursday, November 21, 202411/21/2024
Tim Allison 11-21-24
Tim Allison, Chief Advancement Officer and Executive Director for The Foundation for New Hampshire’s Community Colleges discusses the New Hampshire Community College System’s strengths and opportunities. Tim also discusses a recent grant from the rock group Metallica to help promote education, focusing on ‘bringing back the trades.’
Thursday, November 21, 202411/21/2024
Andy Sylvia 11-21-24
Andy Sylvia, reporter for Manchester Ink Link, discusses Manchester Metro stories, including the recent discussion of the Manchester Board of Alderman on whether to proceed with the Beech Street school.
Wednesday, November 20, 202411/20/2024
Nathan Fellman & Annie Henry 11-20-24
Nathan Fellman and Annie Henry from Harkness House in Nashua discuss some of the factors that parents should consider when evaluating unique educational options for their children.
Wednesday, November 20, 202411/20/2024
David Bahnsen 11-20-24
Conservative thought leader, financial expert, and author David Bahnsen discusses the possible policies that will be the focus of the incoming Trump administration. David also talks about some of the names and potential nominees who may be a part of Trump’s economic team.
Wednesday, November 20, 202411/20/2024
Thom Brueckner 11-20-24
Thom Brueckner of Senior Financial Resources of Nashua and host of Retirement Intelligence heard every Friday on WFEA shares his observations on the Federal Reserve’s woeful performance and the lackluster leadership of Chairman Jerome Powell and Janet Yellen.
Wednesday, November 20, 202411/20/2024
Jeff Chidester 11-20-24
WFEA’s Jeff Chidester discusses the recent controversy involving Congresswoman Nancy Mace, female private spaces at Congress, and the incoming trans congressperson Sarah McBride.
Wednesday, November 20, 202411/20/2024
Drew Cline 11-20-24
Drew Cline from the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy discusses a recent study raising alarm bells regarding the enormous financial impact of instituting a green energy initiative in New Hampshire. Drew and host Jeff also discuss some of Trump’s nominees.
Tuesday, November 19, 202411/19/2024
Thom Brueckner 11-19-24
Thom Brueckner of Senior Financial Resources of Nashua and host Retirement Intelligence heard every Friday on WFEA shares his thoughts on some of President-elect Trump’s early cabinet nominees. Thom’s focused thought on the nominees Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard, and Matt Gatez is highly insightful.
