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, May 15, 202405/15/2024

Scott Brown 05-15-24

Scott Brown, chairman of the Competitiveness Coalition, summarizes Biden administration regulations that are hurting American automakers, tech companies and other businesses.

Wednesday, May 15, 202405/15/2024

Dr. Ellen Wald 05-15-24

Energy expert Dr. Ellen Wald says Biden administration auto and EV regulations are hurting American companies and consumers.

Wednesday, May 15, 202405/15/2024

Mitchell Scacchi 05-15-24

Josiah Bartlett Center policy analyst Mitchell Scacchi looks at several housing bills that make small changes to local land use policies while maintaining local control.

Wednesday, May 15, 202405/15/2024

President James Dean 05-15-24

UNH President Jim Dean discusses the vandalism on campus days before graduation and says the university is preparing for ceremonies to be disrupted this weekend.

Wednesday, May 15, 202405/15/2024

Thom Brueckner 05-15-24

Thom Brueckner, owner of Senior Financial Resources Inc. in Nashua, looks at recent economic data and concludes that inflationary federal spending is making another interest rate hike likely while not helping the economy.

Tuesday, May 14, 202405/14/2024

George Lawrence 05-14-24

George Lawrence, owner of the Red Arrow Diner, says all locations are back to being open 24 hours, and the biggest challenge in getting there has been the availability of staffing.

Tuesday, May 14, 202405/14/2024

Ted Kitchens 05-14-24

Manchester-Boston Regional Airport Director Ted Kitchens says the airport’s median price is now lower than Boston’s thanks to the addition of several discount regional airlines, and the travel options this summer are great, but book in advance to lock in the best rates.

Tuesday, May 14, 202405/14/2024

Barry Glennon 05-14-24

Barry Glennon, director of the state Bureau of Securities Regulation, warns of a new scam that promises returns for investing other people’s money.

Tuesday, May 14, 202405/14/2024

Thom Brueckner 05-14-24

Thom Brueckner, CEO of Senior Financial Resources Inc. in Nashua, explains the difference between corporate and independent financial advisors.

Monday, May 13, 202405/13/2024

Wayne Lesperance 05-13-24

New England College President Wayne Lesperance says campus activists shouldn’t disrupt graduation ceremonies or occupy sections of campus, and the unrest doesn’t bode well for the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this summer.

Recent Headlines

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The Justice Department on Friday began releasing its files on Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender and wealthy financier known for his connections to some of the world's most influential people, including Donald Trump, who as president had tried to keep the files sealed.

3 days ago in National

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The Democratic National Committee head has decided not to publish a formal assessment of the party's defeat that returned Donald Trump to power and gave Republicans complete control in Washington.

3 days ago in National

US government admits role in causing helicopter-plane collision that killed 67 in Washington

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4 days ago in National

4 Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies

Four centrist Republicans broke with Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday and signed onto a Democratic-led petition that will force a House vote on extending for three years an enhanced pandemic-era subsidy that lowers health insurance costs for millions of Americans.

6 days ago in National

Search for the Brown University shooter resumes as questions swirl about campus security

Authorities knocked on doors Monday searching for any video there might be of the Brown University gunman, who could be seen in grainy footage walking away from the weekend attack that killed two students and wounded nine others.