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.

Thursday, February 15, 202402/15/2024

Alicia Preston Xanthopoulos 02-15-24

Alicia Preston Xanthopoulos went car shopping and got lowballed for her trade-in, until her husband took over the negotiating.

Thursday, February 15, 202402/15/2024

Andy Sylvia 02-15-24

Manchester InkLink reporter Andy Sylvia reviews the mayor’s State of the City address and the discussion of the city school budget this week.

Thursday, February 15, 202402/15/2024

Jennifer Gillis 02-15-24

Manchester School District Superintendent Jenn Gillis discusses the district’s proposed $232 million budget for fiscal year 2025, why the district is hiring more teachers, and what it’s doing about student absences.

Thursday, February 15, 202402/15/2024

Mayor Jay Ruais 02-15-24

Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais reviews his agenda for 2024 and tells city residents to hold him accountable for getting results.

Thursday, February 15, 202402/15/2024

Bo Butler 02-15-24

Londonderry Fire Chief Bo Butler details how the department has adjusted its services to handle an increase in service calls for senior citizens.

Wednesday, February 14, 202402/14/2024

Rep. Jason Janvrin 02-14-24

Rep. Jason Janvrin says credit card companies shouldn’t be able to track gun and ammo purchases in New Hampshire.

Wednesday, February 14, 202402/14/2024

Sue Hankard 02-14-24

Sue Hankard of Bare Paws Rescue of Gilford tells the story of Kermit, her hairless dog featured in this year’s Puppy Bowl, and what it’s like to run a rescue focused exclusively on hairless dogs.

Wednesday, February 14, 202402/14/2024

State Senate President Jeb Bradley 02-14-24

State Senate President Jeb Bradley says New Hampshire needs help with illegal border crossings from Canada and Mexico and discusses his bill to allow trespassing arrests on private land near the northern border.

Wednesday, February 14, 202402/14/2024

Drew Cline & The Practical Wife 02-14-24

The Practical Wife gives Valentine’s Day advice for husbands.

Tuesday, February 13, 202402/13/2024

Sheena Bice 02-13-24

Sheena Bice, chief clinical officer of Forge VFR, says veterans and first responders should not feel any stigma about getting mental health or substance abuse treatment. Getting healthy is a sign of strength, not weakness, and Forge VFR offers that path to better health.

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