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.

Thursday, July 25, 202407/25/2024

Claire Sullivan 07-25-24

Claire Sullivan, reporter for the New Hampshire Bulletin, talks about ‘toxic juice’ leaking from New Hampshire waste management sites and the next steps in rectifying this problem.

Thursday, July 25, 202407/25/2024

Nicole Silverio 07-25-24

Media Expert Nicole Silverio, from The Daily Caller News Foundation, shares the week’s top news video/audio stories.

Thursday, July 25, 202407/25/2024

Eric Ekberg 07-25-24

Eric Ekberg of Granite Recovery Centers offers advice on how those dealing with addiction and their families can utilize Granite Recovery Centers.

Thursday, July 25, 202407/25/2024

Angela Morabito 07-25-24

Angela Morabito, from the Independent Woman’s Forum Education Freedom Center, discusses COVID education money that was misspent by some educational institutions. Angela also provides a summary of this week’s American Federation of Teachers. 

Thursday, July 25, 202407/25/2024

Andy Sylvia 07-25-24

Andy Sylvia of Manchester Ink Link talks about Tiger Blood Ice Cream, illicit doggy daycares, and Ward 10 neighborhood meeting with the May Jay Ruais.

Wednesday, July 24, 202407/24/2024

Dr. Melanie Burkholder 07-24-24

Former Secret Service Agent Dr. Melanie Burkholder joins The Morning Update to discuss the life of an agent and offer her observations of the attempted assassination of Former President Trump.

Wednesday, July 24, 202407/24/2024

Thom Brueckner 07-24-24

Thom Brueckner of Senior Financial Resources Inc. in Nashua and host of Retirement Intelligence on WFEA, provides keen insight into the current economic environment and how the political climate may affect the markets.

Wednesday, July 24, 202407/24/2024

State Sen. Dan Innis 07-24-24

State Sen. Dan Innis discusses Kamala Harris’s emergence as the potential Democratic presidential nominee. The Senator also offers a counter point to Gov. Sununu’s position on the vetoing of a piece of transgender legislation.

Wednesday, July 24, 202407/24/2024

Dennis Goulet 07-24-24

Commissioner of New Hampshire’s Department of Information Technolgy Dennis Goulet provides an update on the outage caused by Crowd Strike.

Wednesday, July 24, 202407/24/2024

Drew Cline 07-24-24

Drew Cline from the Josiah Bartlett’s Center for Public Policy discusses a recent Saint Anselm Poll that indicates housing availability is a top issue. 

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