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.
Friday, April 26, 202404/26/2024
Marty Lueken 04-26-24
Marty Lueken, director of fiscal policy and analysis at EdChoice, shares his research showing that New Hampshire’s Education Freedom Account program saves taxpayers money.
Thursday, April 25, 202404/25/2024
State Rep.Erica Layon & State Rep.Ross Berry 04-25-24
State Reps. Erica Layon and Ross Berry discuss Rep. Berry’s bill to relax vaccination reporting requirements for New Hampshire day cares.
Thursday, April 25, 202404/25/2024
Dan Grace 04-25-24
Dan Grace of Capital Well advises homeowners to book irrigation system installations now, to fill abandoned wells, and to test their water for contaminants.
Thursday, April 25, 202404/25/2024
Rabbi Ron Fish 04-25-24
Rabbi Ron Fish of the Anti-Defamation League New England says they’ve identified a 200% increase in anti-Semitic incidents in New England in the last year.
Thursday, April 25, 202404/25/2024
Chief Allen Aldenberg 04-25-24
Manchester Police Chief Allen Aldenberg explains the process when an officer is accused of a crime and says the department does cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainer requests, which is a policy he supports.
Thursday, April 25, 202404/25/2024
Peter Brennan 04-25-24
Peter Brennan from the New England Convenience Sore and Energy Marketers Association says they’ll pursue legislation in New Hampshire to prevent towns and cities from banning tobacco sales to adults.
Wednesday, April 24, 202404/24/2024
State Sen. Denise Ricciardi 04-24-24
Sen. Denise Ricciardi discusses her popular bill to cut wait times when people need prior authorization from health insurers for doctor-recommended care.
Wednesday, April 24, 202404/24/2024
Executive Councilor Ted Gatsas 04-24-24
Executive Councilor Ted Gatsas discusses lessons from the state’s effort to sell the Laconia State School property, and advice for candidates running for his seat.
Wednesday, April 24, 202404/24/2024
George Hansel 04-24-24
Former Keene Mayor George Hansel explains why he choose not to run for Congress and why he’s endorsing Vikram Mansharamani.
Wednesday, April 24, 202404/24/2024
Thom Brueckner 04-24-24
Thom Brueckner, CEO of Senior Financial Resources Inc. in Nashua, says gold could surge again and interest rates might not come down this year after all.
