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, November 19, 202411/19/2024

Patty Nieberg 11-19-24

Task & Purpose reporter Patty Nieberg discusses a recent military report that shows a steady increase in suicides year over year since 2011. The 2023 report is the first report to look at suicides and the mental health of military dependents.

Tuesday, November 19, 202411/19/2024

Jeff Chidester 11-19-24

Sanctuary City policies. WFEA Host Jeff Chidester shares a story of three illegal immigrants arrested in Massachusetts on separate sexual crimes and released on bail only to commit additional sexual assaults. 

Tuesday, November 19, 202411/19/2024

Damien Fisher 11-19-24

Investigative Freelance Journalist Damien Fisher joins The Morning Update to discuss the recent arrest of a Manchester school teacher charged by Homeland Security on Sex Trafficking of a Minor. 

Tuesday, November 19, 202411/19/2024

Nathan Shrader 11-19-24

Professor Nathan Shrader of New England College discusses President-elect Donald Trump and the current public discourse since the recent election results. 

Tuesday, November 19, 202411/19/2024

Jeff Chidester & Wayne Lesperance 11-19-24

WFEA Host Jeff Chidester and New England College President Dr. Wayne Lesperance discuss the 161st Anniversary of the reading of the Gettysburg Address and its historical significance not only for when it was first read but also for our nation today. An inspirational audio reading of the Address is part of this OnDemand episode. 

Monday, November 18, 202411/18/2024

Brian Dobson 11-18-24

Brian Dobson, proprietor of Bert’s Beer & Wine and Bar, discusses his unique specialty store. He and his team take a personal approach to helping clients select the right wine, cider, mead, craft beer, and more. Brian also shares the intimate setting of the bar that opened earlier this year.

Monday, November 18, 202411/18/2024

Christina Fitzpatrick 11-18-24

Christina Fitzpatrick from AARP did an incredible interview on fraud and offered six tips to help identify, avoid, and recover from fraud, regardless of age.

Monday, November 18, 202411/18/2024

Emily Brooks 11-18-24

WFEA Congressional contributor Emily Brooks from The Hill provides an overview of how the House Republicans are working to start the next session on a positive note and not in chaos.

Monday, November 18, 202411/18/2024

Pete Tarrier 11-18-24

WFEA’s Pete Tarrier discusses key observations from this week’s New England Patriots game against the LA Rams and what is ahead of next week’s contest with Miami.

Monday, November 18, 202411/18/2024

Professor John Lappie 11-18-24

Plymouth State University Political Science Professor, Dr. John Lappie discusses the role of the US Senate regarding the ‘advise and consent’ clause when considering Presidential nominees for the White House Cabinet.

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