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, March 8, 202403/08/2024

Professor John Lappie 03-08-24

Plymouth State University political science professor John Lappie reviews President Biden’s 2024 State of the Union address.

Friday, March 8, 202403/08/2024

Andy Sylvia 03-08-24

Manchester Ink Link reporter Andy Sylvia goes over the new RFP for the Hallsville School building.

Friday, March 8, 202403/08/2024

Assistant Attorney General Kevin Scura 03-08-24

Assistant Attorney General Kevin Scura advises consumers about dealing with hackers on Facebook and Instagram and how to protect their accounts.

Friday, March 8, 202403/08/2024

Michael Graham 03-08-24

Michael Graham of New Hampshire Journal reacts to the 2024 State of the Union address and the New Hampshire Senate vote to ban sanctuary cities.

Thursday, March 7, 202403/07/2024

Mayor Jay Ruais 03-07-24

Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais discusses proposed zoning changes on accessory dwelling units, multi-family buildings and parking, and how the city police spend so much time dealing with repeat offenders out on bail.

Thursday, March 7, 202403/07/2024

State Senate President Jeb Bradley 03-07-24

State Senate President Jeb Bradley says the state should ban sanctuary cities and increase penalties on fentanyl dealers.

Thursday, March 7, 202403/07/2024

State Senator Donna Soucy 03-07-24

State Senator Donna Soucy says she banning sanctuary city policies is dangerous, and city government is not the right venue for resolutions about foreign policy.

Thursday, March 7, 202403/07/2024

Heather Hogancamp 03-07-24

Horse trainer Heather Hogancamp of Full Circle Farm in Newport shares the story of Manny, their horse who is a contender to be the 2024 Cadbury Bunny.

Thursday, March 7, 202403/07/2024

Josh Reap 03-07-24

Josh Reap, president and CEO of Associated General Contractors of New Hampshire and Vermont, says proposed Manchester ordinances on city contracting are vague and burdensome and need to be reworked.

Thursday, March 7, 202403/07/2024

Tony Naro 03-07-24

Defense attorney Tony Naro explains how not-guilty-by-reason-of-insanity pleas work in New Hampshire and why they’re not that common.

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