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, March 27, 202403/27/2024

State Sen. Regina Birdsell 03-27-24

State Sen. Regina Birdsell discusses her bill to ban China from owning property in New Hampshire that’s close to sensitive facilities.

Wednesday, March 27, 202403/27/2024

State Rep. Jess Edwards 03-27-24

State Rep. Jess Edwards says an outdated licensing requirement is creating a shortage of physicians’ assistants.

Wednesday, March 27, 202403/27/2024

Cassandra Sanchez 03-27-24

State Child Advocate Cassandra Sanchez gives an update on the situation at Hampstead Hospital.

Wednesday, March 27, 202403/27/2024

Mayor Jay Ruais 03-27-24

Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais summarizes the recent meeting of New Hampshire mayors and says the city expects better school bus service by creating a school district transportation department.

Wednesday, March 27, 202403/27/2024

Thom Brueckner 03-27-24

Thom Brueckner, CEO of Senior Financial Resources Inc. in Nashua, says signs of a possible recession coming along with persistent inflation are concerning heading into 2024.

Tuesday, March 26, 202403/26/2024

Gov. Chris Sununu 03-26-24

Gov. Chris Sununu says sanctuary cities are bad for New Hampshire, out-of-state agitators coming to New Hampshire to protest shows we’re doing something right here, and the state is avoiding the spending and taxing problems in Vermont.

Tuesday, March 26, 202403/26/2024

Jeff Rapsis 03-26-24

Aviation Museum of New Hampshire Director Jeff Rapsis explains the expansion of their high school airplane building program, their upcoming spring events, and the need for more aviation professionals.

Tuesday, March 26, 202403/26/2024

Rep. Katy Peternel 03-26-24

Rep. Katy Peternel explains why she opposes the assisted suicide legislation that passed the House in March.

Tuesday, March 26, 202403/26/2024

State Rep. Glenn Cordelli 03-26-24

Rep. Glenn Cordelli discusses his bill to improve literacy education in New Hampshire.

Monday, March 25, 202403/25/2024

Jeff Jacoby 03-25-24

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby hits the media and partisans on both sides for misrepresenting what public officials say, and marvels at the anti-Americanism of Bernie Sanders’ foreign policy.

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