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, August 7, 202408/07/2024

Thom Brueckner 08-07-24

Thom Brueckner of Senior Financial Resources Inc. in Nashua and host of Retirement Intelligence on WFEA, discusses the recent upheaval in the Stock Market, the downturn in the Japanese markets, the poor jobs report, the geopolitical tension, and how all these factors are making for a very volatile investment market.

Wednesday, August 7, 202408/07/2024

Grace Curley 08-07-24

Radio Personality Grace Curley shares her insight into the Walz pick. Grace also discussed how the mainstream media is already trying to frame the conversation in favor of the Harris-Walz ticket.

Wednesday, August 7, 202408/07/2024

Bill Hamlen 08-07-24

Bill Hamlen, candidate for New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District, makes his appearance on the Morning Update to discuss the priorities of his congressional run.

Wednesday, August 7, 202408/07/2024

State Sen. Dan Innis 08-07-24

State Senator and Economics Professor Dan Innis discusses the Democratic ticket, the July jobs report, and the Stock Market sell-off.

Wednesday, August 7, 202408/07/2024

Zoya Fakhoury 08-07-24

Zoya Fakhoury, the author of ‘Silenced in Beirut, discusses her family’s journal during their father’s captivity in Lebanon. Zoya talks about forming Amer Foundation to honor their father and ensure other families do not have the same fate as their father.

Wednesday, August 7, 202408/07/2024

Kathy Sullivan 08-07-24

New Hampshire Democrat Kathy Sullivan discusses Minnesota Governor Walz’s selection as the vice-presidential nominee on the Harris ticket.

Tuesday, August 6, 202408/06/2024

Nathan Shrader 08-06-24

Professor Nathan Shrader from New England College discusses the potential running mate for the Democratic ticket. Shrader also talked about the best approach to civics education in our schools.

Tuesday, August 6, 202408/06/2024

Damien Fisher 08-06-24

Damien Fisher of indepthNH.org and NH Journal discusses two stories with a common theme: a lack of transparency. Fisher talks about the suspension of an New Hampshire Supreme Court judge and a sexual harassment case that was overturned on appeal. 

Tuesday, August 6, 202408/06/2024

Patty Nieberg 08-06-24

Task & Purpose’s Patty Nieberg talks a recent military study related to the increased risk of suicide. Maine US Senator Angus King requested the survey to understand better the physical and mental strains of those who served in the military.

Tuesday, August 6, 202408/06/2024

Chris Thompson 08-06-24

Chris Thompson, former Union Leader business columnist, discusses a recent article on DEI and how this column led to the ending of his relationship with the Union Leader.

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