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.

Friday, April 12, 202404/12/2024

Aldermen Joe Kelly Levasseur 04-12-24

Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen Chairman Joe Kelly Levasseur says the city probably saved money by settling with Adrienne Beloin, and aldermen would be open to having her predecessor back in the job.

Friday, April 12, 202404/12/2024

State Rep. Erica Layon 04-12-24

State Rep. Erica Layon says there’s a roughly 80% chance New Hampshire passes a retail cannabis bill this year, provided House and Senate leaders negotiate.

Friday, April 12, 202404/12/2024

State Rep. Tom Mannion 04-12-24

State Rep. Tom Mannion says New Hampshire National Guard members shouldn’t be sent to combat zones where Congress has not made an official declaration of war.

Friday, April 12, 202404/12/2024

Fergus Cullen 04-12-24

Dover City Council member Fergus Cullen says the council was hijacked by activists when it voted to adopt a resolution calling for a cease fire in Gaza.

Friday, April 12, 202404/12/2024

Professor John Lappie 04-12-24

Plymouth State University political science professor John Lappie expects more candidates to enter the races for Congress and Executive Council.

Thursday, April 11, 202404/11/2024

Jim O’Connell 04-11-24

Jim O’Connell, vice chairman of the Manchester Board of School Committee, says he’s running for Executive Council to, among other things, improve contract oversight and bring commuter rail to Manchester.

Thursday, April 11, 202404/11/2024

Scott Brown 04-11-24

Former Ambassador Scott Brown dings the Biden administration for inflationary borrowing and spending, and for pushing regulations that hurt American businesses.

Thursday, April 11, 202404/11/2024

Nathan Shrader 04-11-24

New England College political science professor Nate Shrader looks at the state of the 2nd Congressional District race after Annie Kuster’s endorsement of Colin Van Ostern and Bob Burns’ decision to run for Executive Council.

Thursday, April 11, 202404/11/2024

Cassie Hayes 04-11-24

Cassie Hayes of The Founders Academy Public Charter School in Manchester discusses the school’s use of John Stark Day to teach history.

Thursday, April 11, 202404/11/2024

Vikram Mansharamani 04-11-24

Vikram Mansharamani says he’s running for Congress to bring better representation to the 2nd District, listen more to voters, and fix inflation, the border and federal spending.

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