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 19, 202404/19/2024
Mitchell Scacchi 04-19-24
Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy analyst Mitchell Scacchi discusses his report which found that local spending on Manchester Transit Authority rose by 38% in the last decade as ridership fell by 38%.
Friday, April 19, 202404/19/2024
Roger Appleton 04-19-24
DOT engineer Roger Appleton explains how the DOT prepares Hampton Beach for the summer.
Friday, April 19, 202404/19/2024
John Stephen 04-19-24
Executive Council candidate John Stephen says his experience in government, business and politics has prepared him well to serve on the council.
Friday, April 19, 202404/19/2024
Professor John Lappie 04-19-24
Plymouth State University political science professor John Lappie says whatever the outcome of Donald Trump’s trial that began this week, it will energize both sides.
Thursday, April 18, 202404/18/2024
Secretary of State Dave Scanlan 04-18-24
Secretary of State Dave Scanlan reviews his testimony before Congress about the dangers of AI deepfake campaign interference and says it’s definitely a big concern for the 2024 elections.
Thursday, April 18, 202404/18/2024
Paul Craney 04-18-24
Paul Craney of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance warns Granite Staters that a “net zero” energy plan means a massive expansion of state executive branch control of the economy, and a big increase in energy prices.
Thursday, April 18, 202404/18/2024
LuAnne King 04-18-24
LuAnne King, the New Hampshire Insurance Department’s Supervisor for Property and Casualty Compliance, gives tips on insuring valuable property such as engagement rings, boats and comic book collections, as well as insuring events.
Thursday, April 18, 202404/18/2024
Craig Welch 04-18-24
Craig Welch of the Portsmouth Housing Authority says Portsmouth is so under-built that it might never catch up to the housing it needs, but the city has to add more and dispel fears about workforce housing.
Thursday, April 18, 202404/18/2024
Gov. Chris Sununu 04-18-24
Gov. Chris Sununu chats about his viral interview with George Stephanopoulos, Cinde Warmington’s green energy plan, and possible endorsements in top New Hampshire races this fall.
Wednesday, April 17, 202404/17/2024
Rob Roper 04-17-24
Vermont journalist Rob Roper tells the story of long waits for EV chargers during the solar eclipse and describes the carbon tax plan that would make oil and gas more expensive.
