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.

Friday, June 14, 202406/14/2024

Alderman Joe Kelly Levasseur 06-14-24

Manchester Board of Mayor and Alderman Chairman Joe Kelly Levasseur announces he’s running for Congress.

Thursday, June 13, 202406/13/2024

Colin Van Ostern 06-13-24

Democratic congressional candidate Colin Van Ostern says his top priorities are abortion and the cost of living, and he’d be happy to campaign with President Biden in New Hampshire.

Thursday, June 13, 202406/13/2024

Gov. Chris Sununu 06-13-24

Gov. Chris Sununu says it’s important to expand Education Freedom Accounts this year, Cinde Warmington and Joyce Craig would be forced by their party to raise taxes even if they say they don’t want to, and the capture of eight Isis-affiliated illegal border crossers makes it harder to defend sanctuary cities in New Hampshire.

Thursday, June 13, 202406/13/2024

Jim O’Connell 06-13-24

Manchester Board of School Committee Vice Chairman Jim O’Connell says the city’s school building plan is not as costly as it would seem at first, given the cost of other schools around the state and the needs of the district.

Thursday, June 13, 202406/13/2024

Damien Fisher 06-13-24

New Hampshire Journal reporter Damien Fisher relays the story of a Raymond librarian fired for writing a letter to the editor endorsing library trustees in another town.

Thursday, June 13, 202406/13/2024

Chief Allen Aldenberg 06-13-24

Manchester Police Chief Allen Aldenberg discusses the department’s recent award for getting guns out of the hands of criminals and why it’s important for the department to be aggressive in enforcing gun laws.

Thursday, June 13, 202406/13/2024

AnnMarie Timmins 06-13-24

New Hampshire Bulletin reporter AnnMarie Timmins says Granite Staters have to wait or move to another state if we want pet kangaroos.

Wednesday, June 12, 202406/12/2024

Thom Brueckner 06-12-24

Thom Brueckner of Senior Financial Resources Inc. in Nashua talks about the latest Consumer Price Index numbers and just what could end up forcing the Fed to cut rates in order to keep the banking sector afloat.

Wednesday, June 12, 202406/12/2024

Mayor Jay Ruais 06-12-24

Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais discusses the future of the Beech Street shelter, progress at the city’s engagement center for the homeless, and whether “ManchVegas” is an insult or a compliment.

Wednesday, June 12, 202406/12/2024

Lige Gould 06-12-24

UNH historian Lige Gould recounts the history of the pine tree and rattlesnake flags and their political uses over the years, by both the left and the right.

Recent Headlines

13 hours ago in National

US will suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries over public assistance concerns

The State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Somalia, whose nationals the Trump administration has deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States.

19 hours ago in National

Luxury retailer Saks seeks bankruptcy protection overwhelmed by debt

The owner of Saks Fifth Avenue is seeking bankruptcy protection, buffeted by rising competition and the massive debt it took on to buy its rival in the luxury sector, Neiman Marcus, just over a year ago.

19 hours ago in National

Minnesota protesters, agents repeatedly square off while prosecutors quit after Renee Good’s death

Federal officers dropped tear gas and sprayed eye irritant at activists Tuesday during another day of confrontations in Minneapolis, while students miles away walked out of a suburban school to protest the Trump administration's bold immigration sweeps.

2 days ago in National

Bringing charges against the Fed: What we do (and don’t) know

President Donald Trump has dramatically escalated his confrontation with the Federal Reserve, his Justice Department investigating and threatening a criminal indictment of the independent central bank and serving it with subpoenas.

3 days ago in National

George Floyd and Renee Good: 5 years between Minneapolis videos, and confusion has increased

Five years ago, video images from a Minneapolis street showing a police officer kneeling on the neck of George Floyd as his life slipped away ignited a social movement. Now, videos from another Minneapolis street showing the last moments of Renee Good's life are central to another debate about law enforcement in America.