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.

Monday, March 11, 202403/11/2024

Jeff Jacoby 03-11-24

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby says encouraging suicides as a form of political protest is morally wrong, and the immigration debate often suffers from a lack of clarity.

Monday, March 11, 202403/11/2024

Insurance Commissioner D.J. Bettencourt 03-11-24

New Hampshire Insurance Commissioner D.J. Bettencourt gives an update and recommendations regarding the cyber-attack on a medical payments processor that’s costing New Hampshire hospitals as much as $2.5 million a day.

Monday, March 11, 202403/11/2024

State Sen. Shannon Chandley 03-11-24

State Sen. Shannon Chandley says mandatory minimum sentences don’t work, and opposition to sanctuary cities is driven by fear and hatred.

Friday, March 8, 202403/08/2024

Karl Zahn 03-08-24

Funny guy Karl Zahn reviews President Biden’s State of the Union address and shares details about his new podcast, the Karl Zahn Show.

Friday, March 8, 202403/08/2024

Steve Matthieu & Adam Lans 03-08-24

Republican Steve Matthieu and Libertarian Adam Lans talk trash and promote Saturday’s Libertarians vs. Republicans hockey game to benefit the Children’s Scholarship Fund New Hampshire.

Friday, March 8, 202403/08/2024

Professor John Lappie 03-08-24

Plymouth State University political science professor John Lappie reviews President Biden’s 2024 State of the Union address.

Friday, March 8, 202403/08/2024

Andy Sylvia 03-08-24

Manchester Ink Link reporter Andy Sylvia goes over the new RFP for the Hallsville School building.

Friday, March 8, 202403/08/2024

Assistant Attorney General Kevin Scura 03-08-24

Assistant Attorney General Kevin Scura advises consumers about dealing with hackers on Facebook and Instagram and how to protect their accounts.

Friday, March 8, 202403/08/2024

Michael Graham 03-08-24

Michael Graham of New Hampshire Journal reacts to the 2024 State of the Union address and the New Hampshire Senate vote to ban sanctuary cities.

Thursday, March 7, 202403/07/2024

Mayor Jay Ruais 03-07-24

Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais discusses proposed zoning changes on accessory dwelling units, multi-family buildings and parking, and how the city police spend so much time dealing with repeat offenders out on bail.

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