The WFEA Morning Update

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, January 11, 202401/11/2024
Andrew Warner 01-11-24
Director for Overdose Prevention for the City of Manchester Andrew Warner talks about the progress the city has made in aiding people struggling with addiction.
Wednesday, January 10, 202401/10/2024
John Broderick 01-10-24
John Broderick of Dartmouth Health discusses the ways kids are being pressured and stressed today and suggests ways parents can improve their kids’ mental health.
Wednesday, January 10, 202401/10/2024
Nathan Shrader 01-10-24
New England College Political Scientist Nathan Shrader recaps the College Convention in Manchester and handicaps the upcoming Iowa caucuses.
Wednesday, January 10, 202401/10/2024
State Sen. Daryl Abbas 01-10-24
State Sen. Daryl Abbas says New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation presidential primary should be written into the state constitution.
Wednesday, January 10, 202401/10/2024
Jim O’Connell 01-10-24
Manchester Board of School Committee Vice Chairman Jim O’Connell encourages eligible parents to sign up for federal school lunch aid so the school district can get more state aid.
Wednesday, January 10, 202401/10/2024
AnnMarie Timmins 01-10-24
New Hampshire Bulletin reporter Annmarie Timmins recaps the move in Concord to prevent charitable gaming operations from charging rent to charities.
Wednesday, January 10, 202401/10/2024
Thom Brueckner 01-10-24
Thom Brueckner, CEO of Senior Financial Resources Inc. in Nashua, says he expects the third quarter of 2024 to be better than some analysts suggest.
Tuesday, January 9, 202401/09/2024
Wayne Lesperance 01-09-24
New England College President Wayne Lesperance talks about the Democratic debate between Marianne Williamson and Minnesota Congressman Dean Phillips, the latest UNH Survey Center Poll and why more schools should organize debates.
Tuesday, January 9, 202401/09/2024
Congressman Dean Phillips 01-09-24
Following Monday’s debate against Marianne Williamson three-term Minnesota congressman Dean Phillips talks about why he feels the letter from the Democratic National Committee to New Hampshire Democrats amounts to voter suppression.
Tuesday, January 9, 202401/09/2024
Andy Smith 01-09-24
Andy Smith talks about the latest UNH Survey Center poll that puts Nikki Haley in at 32 % as she narrows the gap to almost 7 points behind former President Donald Trump.