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 4, 202401/04/2024
Alderman Joe Kelly Levasseur 01-04-24
Manchester Alderman Joe Kelly Levasseur says the new 50-50 partisan split on the Board of Mayor and Aldermen will bring lower city spending and a fresh look at recent hiring and spending proposals. Also, he’s not very good at Fortnite.
Thursday, January 4, 202401/04/2024
Capt.Bill Luti 01-04-24
Retired Navy Captain Bill Luti tells of his experience facing down Iran’s navy in the 1980s and says President Biden can learn from President Reagan’s decision to respond forcefully to Iranian provocation.
Thursday, January 4, 202401/04/2024
AnnMarie Timmins 01-04-24
New Hampshire Bulletin reporter Annmarie Timmins says there’s ongoing conflict over the state’s decision to hire armed security guards for New Hampshire Hospital.
Thursday, January 4, 202401/04/2024
Susan Stearns 01-04-24
Susan Stearns of NAMI-NH explains why the group has concerns about having armed guards at New Hampshire Hospital.
Thursday, January 4, 202401/04/2024
Bob Burns 01-04-24
Trump supporter Bob Burns says Chris Christie should stay in the race because he’s only helping Trump by splitting the anti-Trump vote at this point.
Wednesday, January 3, 202401/03/2024
Mayor Jay Ruais 01-03-24
Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais chats about his first day on the job, his aspirations for the city, and his impatience to get results.
Wednesday, January 3, 202401/03/2024
David Paleologos 01-03-24
Suffolk University pollster David Paleologos says his polling, the first of 2024, shows Biden in real trouble against Trump in November, especially with third-party candidates in the race.
Wednesday, January 3, 202401/03/2024
Thom Brueckner 01-03-24
Thom Brueckner of Senior Financial Resources Inc. in Nashua doubts the Fed will cut interest rates soon, but cautions that the market might look stronger than it really is.
Tuesday, January 2, 202401/02/2024
Robert Schwartz 01-02-24
Robert Schwartz, co-founder of Primary Pivot, explains the group’s plan to get independents to vote against Trump in the Republican primary.
Tuesday, January 2, 202401/02/2024
Jeff Jacoby 01-02-24
Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby isn’t optimistic about 2024, especially when it comes to politics.
