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 8, 202405/08/2024

Greg Moore 05-08-24

Greg Moore from Americans for Prosperity-NH says your local government violates property rights all the time and a lot of conservatives mistakenly believe that zoning regulations protect property owner rights when the opposite is true.

Wednesday, May 8, 202405/08/2024

Mayor Jay Ruais 05-08-24

Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais says that brining services to the city’s engagement center will help the homeless become self-supporting, and that, rather than never-ending dependency, is the compassionate approach.

Wednesday, May 8, 202405/08/2024

Jake King 05-08-24

Manchester homeless shelter director Jake King says the city used to bring service providers to the engagement center to help the homeless, and he’s glad to see that approach return. The biggest change he’s seen in the homeless population in the city is a higher percentage of people who can’t afford housing but don’t necessarily have an underlying substance use disorder.

Wednesday, May 8, 202405/08/2024

State Rep. Ross Berry 05-08-24

Rep. Ross Berry explains the debate over moving the state’s primary election date from September to August or June and says more candidates should have to file campaign reports electronically so they’re actually readable on the state’s website.

Wednesday, May 8, 202405/08/2024

Rick Hess 05-08-24

Education expert Rick Hess of the American Enterprise Institute says top colleges and universities have reduced workloads and made it easier to graduate, so a lot of students are bored and turning to political activism. He also discusses his new book, “Getting Education Right.”

Wednesday, May 8, 202405/08/2024

Thom Brueckner 05-08-24

Thom Brueckner of Senior Financial Resources Inc. in Nashua says the economy shows signs of slowing, which might lead to an interest rate cut later this year after all.

Tuesday, May 7, 202405/07/2024

Patricia LaFrance 05-07-24

Attorney Patti LaFrance discusses the strange case of jury members in the YDC settlement saying they didn’t understand the financial award would be limited by state law.

Tuesday, May 7, 202405/07/2024

Jason Sgro 05-07-24

Jason Sgro of the Overwatch Foundation discusses their efforts to improve cyber security in New Hampshire.

Tuesday, May 7, 202405/07/2024

Rob Frommer 05-07-24

Rob Frommer, senior attorney with the Institute for Justice, discusses Conway’s new sign ordinance, which controls speech and even dictates what kinds of artists can be hired to illustrate signs.

Tuesday, May 7, 202405/07/2024

Sam Farrington 05-07-24

UNH student Sam Farrington talks about the pro-America counter-protest at UNH he helped organize.

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