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.

Monday, February 5, 202402/05/2024

John Clayton 02-05-24

John Clayton discusses what it’s like to live in downtown Manchester now, and the importance of Webster House to the community.

Monday, February 5, 202402/05/2024

Pat Hynes 02-05-24

Consultant and New Hampshire Sunday News columnist Pat Hynes wonders who’s paying Joyce Craig’s campaign manager and why national Democrats suddenly want to recognize the N.H. primary results.

Monday, February 5, 202402/05/2024

Sam Evans Brown 02-05-24

Sam Evans Brown of Clean Energy NH explains why EV businesses are struggling despite growing sales, and why community power plans are spreading across New Hampshire.

Monday, February 5, 202402/05/2024

Stacey Meier & Tim Alexander 02-05-24

Stacey Meier and Tim Alexander of Stewart’s Ambulance Service discuss dealing with opioids, accidents, and why they’ve created an employee stock ownership plan for the company.

Friday, February 2, 202402/02/2024

Nathan Shrader 02-02-24

New England College Political Science Professor Nate Shrader talks about a recent story saying democrats are willing to forgive President Biden for ignoring New Hampshire during the primary.

Thursday, February 1, 202402/01/2024

Keri Rodriguez 2-1-24

National Parents Union President Keri Rodriguez discusses the illegal teacher strike in Newton, Mass., and how it’s affecting students and their families.

Thursday, February 1, 202402/01/2024

Hector Xu 2-1-24

Hector Xu, CEO of Rotor, the autonomous helicopter company in Nashua, discusses their big test flight and why they chose to locate and stay in Nashua.

Thursday, February 1, 202402/01/2024

Kate Baker Demers 2-1-24

Kate Baker Demers of the Children’s Scholarship Fund New Hampshire celebrates their No. 1 ranking for administering New Hampshire’s Education Freedom Accounts program and explains how they keep the program transparent and accountable.

Thursday, February 1, 202402/01/2024

Brendan McQuaid 2-1-24

New Hampshire Union Leader publisher Brendan McQuaid says a bill to charge fees for public records requests would reduce government oversight.

Thursday, February 1, 202402/01/2024

State Senate President Jeb Bradley 02-01-24

Sen. Jeb Bradley says the state needs to ban sanctuary cities, and the ACLU should be called out for being an open-borders advocacy organization.

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