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 9, 202410/09/2024

Ian McCarthy 10-09-24

Ian McCarthy from the NH Film Festival discusses the highlights of the upcoming festival, which will be held in Portsmouth from Oct. 17 through Oct. 20.

Wednesday, October 9, 202410/09/2024

Kristy Merrill & Nin Onos 10-09-24

The New Hampshire Bankers Association joins WFEA’s The Morning Update to discuss  National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Kristy Merrill and Nin Onos, VP – Audit and Fraud Manager at Bank of NH discuss an upcoming seminar on Nov. 21.

Wednesday, October 9, 202410/09/2024

Jeff Chidester & Tom Novak 10-09-24

Jeff and Tom start off Wednesday’s show with a rundown of Tom’s dietary choices and talk about the hurricane approaching the south. The guys also offer a reminder on how those interested can help people impacted by the storm.

Wednesday, October 9, 202410/09/2024

Drew Cline 10-09-24

Drew Cline of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy talks about the recent free speech court case involving protesting parents – and grandparents and the wearing of ‘pink wristbands’ to support girls’ sports.

Wednesday, October 9, 202410/09/2024

AnnMarie Timmins 10-09-24

AnnMarie Timmins from the New Hampshire Bulletin decided to attempt to add vaccine information to New Hampshire death certificates, even if the vaccine is not listed as the cause of the death.

Tuesday, October 8, 202410/08/2024

Thom Brueckner 10-08-24

Thom Brueckner of Senior Financial Resources Inc. of Nashua and host of Retirement Intelligence heard Friday mornings on WFEA drops by for his monthly visit to discuss the Secure Act.

Tuesday, October 8, 202410/08/2024

Patty Nieberg 10-08-24

Patty Nieberg from Task&Purpose discusses two recent stories about the deployment of the National Guard units to parts of the Southeast as they deal with the recent storms. 

Tuesday, October 8, 202410/08/2024

Damien Fisher 10-09-24

New Hampshire Journal reporter Damien Fisher provides an update on a parent-initiated lawsuit against the Bow School District for a First Amendment violation.

Tuesday, October 8, 202410/08/2024

Nathan Shrader 10-09-24

Professor Nathan Shrader from New England College discusses how presidential candidates should approach the battleground states, especially Pennsylvania.

Monday, October 7, 202410/07/2024

Pete Tarrier 10-07-24

WFEA sports analysis Pete Tarrier provides his observations out of Sunday’s New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins football game.

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