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, June 27, 202406/27/2024
Kim Russell 06-27-24
Former Oberlin Lacrosse Coach Kim Russell discusses the anniversary of Title IX and her personal experience with speaking out against men in women’s sports.
Thursday, June 27, 202406/27/2024
Andy Sylvia 06-27-24
Andy Sylvia of Manchester Ink Link talks about how budget cuts by the Manchester School District ended up costing taxpayers more money.
Wednesday, June 26, 202406/26/2024
Brandon Lemay 06-26-24
Homelessness is at a crisis point across New Hampshire, and Manchester is the epicenter. Brandon Lemay from the Manchester Housing Alliance joins us to discuss some initiatives MHT is developing.
Wednesday, June 26, 202406/26/2024
AnnMarie Timmins 06-26-24
AnnMarie Timmins shares the fascinating story of Andrew Dawson Hayes, one of the many foster care participants who’s been denied access to social security funds that were collected on his behalf. Annmarie explains the reason for this and the potential related remedies.
Wednesday, June 26, 202406/26/2024
Drew Cline 06-26-24
Drew Cline from the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy joins WFEA to discuss the lack of affordable housing policies that failed to emerge from the most recent New Hampshire legislative session.
Wednesday, June 26, 202406/26/2024
Jodi Adams 06-26-24
Jodi Adams, Executive Director of the NH Alliance for Public Charter Schools explains how charter schools function within the public education system and the type of students who would benefit from attending.
Wednesday, June 26, 202406/26/2024
Thom Brueckner 06-26-24
Thom Brueckner of Senior Financial Resources Inc. in Nashua highlights the possibility of a ‘fed rate cut,’ and the pending PCE report, and how each may affect the market.
Tuesday, June 25, 202406/25/2024
Patrica LaFrance 06-25-24
Attorney Patrica LaFrance, former Hillsborough County, offers insight into the recent 8-1 Supreme Court decision as it relates to securing firearms in domestic violence situations.
Tuesday, June 25, 202406/25/2024
Kate Baker Demers 06-25-24
What is an educational freedom account (EFA), and why should you care? Kate Baker Demers, Executive Director of the NH Children’s Scholarship Fund, explains the scholarship benefits that can help a family and their student.
Tuesday, June 25, 202406/25/2024
Nathan Shrader 06-25-24
New England College Professor Nathan Shrader, College, discusses an interesting primary in NY that could affect the presidential race and future races in New Hampshire.
