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, April 10, 202404/10/2024

Thom Brueckner 04-10-24

Thom Brueckner, CEO of Senior Financial Services Inc. in Nashua talks about the recently released March CPI numbers and explains why inflation remains a problem.

Wednesday, April 10, 202404/10/2024

Professor Andre Brito 04-10-24

UNH Professor Andre Brito discusses his research showing that feeding seaweed to cows can reduce the methane they emit when burping, which could lower greenhouse gas emissions.

Tuesday, April 9, 202404/09/2024

Adrienne Beloin & Jake King 04-09-24

Manchester Housing Stability Director Adrienne Beloin and Beech Street shelter manager Jake King say the shelter is managed well. Beloin says she won’t apologize for her remarks that got her into hot water with aldermen. King says remarks that he works only 20 hours a week at the shelter are incorrect.

Tuesday, April 9, 202404/09/2024

Jeff Jacoby 04-09-24

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby says the U.S. Census’ decision to add more racial categories is a mistake, and eclipse watching is better than going to concerts.

Tuesday, April 9, 202404/09/2024

State Sen. Tim Lang 04-09-24

State Sen. Tim Lang says his bill to segregate public school and university sports teams by sex, not gender, is about protecting women.

Tuesday, April 9, 202404/09/2024

Thom Brueckner 04-09-24

Thom Brueckner, CEO of Senior Financial Resources Inc. in Nashua, breaks down the national debt and what it means for markets.

Monday, April 8, 202404/08/2024

Michael Neiss & Pat Tate 04-08-24

New Hampshire Fisher Cats GM Michael Neiss previews Opening Day, the team’s 20th anniversary season, and asks N.H. Fish & Game biologist Pat Tate how to properly care for fisher cats.

Monday, April 8, 202404/08/2024

Paul Craney 04-08-24

Paul Craney from the Mass. Fiscal Alliance says Massachusetts’s runaway spending and taxing, along with its sanctuary state status, shows New Hampshire how not to govern.

Monday, April 8, 202404/08/2024

Lori Harnois 04-08-24

Lori Harnois of N.H. Travel & Tourism says the state expects huge eclipse crowds and advises to prepare for big traffic delays.

Monday, April 8, 202404/08/2024

Tom Raffio 04-08-24

Tom Raffio, CEO of Northeast Delta Dental, discusses dental workforce needs, the first anniversary of adult dental coverage through Medicaid, and answering to three different boards of directors.

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