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, April 4, 202404/04/2024
Executive Councilor Ted Gatsas 04-04-24
Executive Councilor Ted Gatsas says it’s time to retire in part because politics is so polarized now, and he doesn’t plan to endorse a successor.
Thursday, April 4, 202404/04/2024
Andy Sylvia 04-04-24
Manchester Ink Link reporter Andy Sylvia reports on the heated comments between Housing Stability Director Adrienne Beloin and Alderman Dan O’Neil.
Thursday, April 4, 202404/04/2024
Adrienne Beloin 04-04-24
Manchester Director of Housing Stability Adrienne Beloin says aldermen who voted to move her office to the city homelessness shelter are playing politics and aren’t interested in a long-term vision for fixing problems with housing and homelessness in the city.
Wednesday, April 3, 202404/03/2024
Gov. Chris Sununu 04-03-24
Gov. Chris Sununu says he’s concerned about his successor undoing the state’s success in budgeting and taxation, and that out-of-state protesters will get the full effect of the law if they commit crimes in New Hampshire.
Wednesday, April 3, 202404/03/2024
Thom Brueckner 04-03-24
Thom Brueckner, CEO of Senior Financial Resources Inc. in Nashua, looks at recent financial news that suggests a strategy of sticking with cash.
Wednesday, April 3, 202404/03/2024
Josh Archambault 04-03-24
Health care financing expert Josh Archambault explains how health care laws limit competition and allow large health care systems raise prices.
Wednesday, April 3, 202404/03/2024
State Rep. Ross Berry 04-03-24
State Rep. Ross Berry announces his run for New Hampshire’s phantom Fighting Double-Zero Congressional District.
Wednesday, April 3, 202404/03/2024
Steve Appleby 04-03-24
Steve Appleby, chairman of the governor’s Public Higher Education Task Force, goes over the task force’s recommendations to improve coordination between community colleges and state universities.
Wednesday, April 3, 202404/03/2024
State Rep. Glenn Cordelli 04-03-24
State Rep. Glenn Cordelli says the Senate should expand Education Freedom Accounts to 500% of the federal poverty level, as the House won’t accept less.
Wednesday, April 3, 202404/03/2024
Mayor Jay Ruais 04-03-24
Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais says he’s looking for a non-profit group to run the city’s homelessness engagement center and shelter, which were funded previously by one-time federal money.
