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.

Tuesday, July 9, 202407/09/2024

Jamie Yates 07-09-24

Jamie Yates, Assistant Vice President for Community Development at Service Credit Union, shares how companies and non-profits should approach their community outreach.

Monday, July 8, 202407/08/2024

Mayor Jay Ruais 07-08-24

Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais joins us for our monthly ‘Monday with the Mayor’ segment and provides updates on last week’s counterfeit drug bust, the recent changes to the homeless ordinance, and the pending Elm Street project.

Monday, July 8, 202407/08/2024

Emily Brooks 07-08-24

Emily Brooks, reporter for the Hill talks about the general mood of congressional members regarding Biden’s post-debate concerns and reviews her recent article about the Heritage 2025 project.

Monday, July 8, 202407/08/2024

Tom Raffio 07-08-24

Northeast Delta Dental President and CEO Tom Raffio offers an update on crucial outreach programs focusing on Medicaid Dental benefits and oral healthcare for struggling vets.

Monday, July 8, 202407/08/2024

Professor John Lappie 07-08-24

Plymouth State University Political Science Professor John Lappie, addresses the challenges Democrats would face if Biden dropped out of the race. Lappie also reviews some of the ramifications that local communities will contend with after the Supreme Court decision on homelessness.

Wednesday, July 3, 202407/03/2024

Thom Brueckner 07-03-24

Thom Brueckner of Senior Financial Resources Inc. in Nashua explains what investors should consider after the policy conversations brought up during the Presential Debate.

Wednesday, July 3, 202407/03/2024

Wayne Lesperance 07-03-04

Dr. Wayne Lesperance of New England College and WFEA’s Jeff Chidester discuss the Declaration of Independence.

Wednesday, July 3, 202407/03/2024

Chief Allen Aldenberg 07-03-24

Manchester Police Chief Allen Aldenberg provides an update on the recent case of counterfeit pills produced and sold by a Manchester man that contained fentanyl, methamphetamine.

Wednesday, July 3, 202407/03/2024

Drew Cline 07-03-24

Drew Cline of Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy shares his observations from last week’s Presidential Debate and highlights his most recent NH Journal article. 

Wednesday, July 3, 202407/03/2024

Robert Woodson 07-03-24

Robert Woodson of the Woodson Center provides insight into their mission and reflections on the meaning of the Declaration of Independence. 

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