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.

Wednesday, October 16, 202410/16/2024

Jocelyn Boucher 10-16-24

North Shore Medium Jocelyn Boucher shares details of her new book “Invisible” and how she urged guest host Matt Mayberry to seek medical help related to an issue that turned out to be life-threating.  

Wednesday, October 16, 202410/16/2024

Drew Cline 10-16-24

Drew Cline, President of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy joins guest host Matt Mayberry to talk about some recent headlines that showcase when Government has over-stepped it’s bounds and infringed on people’s right to free speech.

Wednesday, October 16, 202410/16/2024

Dawn Wivell 10-16-24

Dawn Wivell, President and CEO of Firebrand International LLC, shares with guest host Matt Mayberry just how she’s managed to bridge the gap between business leaders in the Granite State countries across the globe.

Tuesday, October 15, 202410/15/2024

Michael Dunham 10-15-24

Michael Dunham of the American Political Item Collectors (APIC) New England Chapter joins guest host Nate Shrader to discuss the preservation of America’s political history, a special exhibit called “The First 100 Years of NH’s First in the Nation Primary” currently on display at the Portsmouth Athenaeum, and the organization’s New England show on January 25, 2025.

Tuesday, October 15, 202410/15/2024

Evan Alvarez 10-15-24

Evan Alvarez, former aide to Governor John Bel Edwards of Louisiana, joins guest host Nate Shrader for a conversation about lessons swing state voters can learn from Edwards’ successful races in Louisiana and how they may apply to the New Hampshire gubernatorial race.

Tuesday, October 15, 202410/15/2024

Dr. John Callahan 10-15-24

Dr. John Callahan, Associate Professor of International Relations and Director of Online Military Programs at New England College joins guest host Nate Shrader for important updates about the war in Ukraine and whether the US will remain focused on the war moving forward.

Tuesday, October 15, 202410/15/2024

Damien Fisher 10-15-24

Journalist Damien Fisher joins guest host Nate Shrader to discuss Goffstown’s recently enacted sexual harassment rules for public officials and much more New Hampshire news and politics.

Tuesday, October 15, 202410/15/2024

State Rep. Jessica Grill 10-15-24

State Rep. Jessica Grill of Manchester talks with Guest host, Nate Shrader about what she’s learned in her first term in Concord, how to encourage more young people to seek public office, and her legislative priorities.

Tuesday, October 15, 202410/15/2024

Andrew Provencher 10-15-24

Manchester West Football Coach Andrew Provencher explains to Guest host Nate Shrader how the school’s football program has been named a finalist for T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights contest.

Monday, October 14, 202410/14/2024

Matt Zabko 10-14-24

Matt Zabko of 603 Optix shares with Guest host George Hansel how his business is breathing new life into the world of manufacturing.

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