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.

Wednesday, June 19, 202406/19/2024

AnnMarie Timmins 06-19-24

New Hampshire Bulletin reporter AnnMarie Timmins recounts her experiences shadowing New Hampshire National Guard troops at the Texas/Mexico border.

Wednesday, June 19, 202406/19/2024

Thom Brueckner 06-19-24

Thom Brueckner of Senior Financial Resources Inc. in Nashua tells the story of Cisco Systems, the Wall Street tech darling of two decades ago, to show how market reliance on a single stock’s growth can lead to bad results.

Wednesday, June 19, 202406/19/2024

Mitchell Scacchi 06-19-24

Policy analyst Mitchell Scacchi of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy says Massachusetts punishes its own NBA champion Boston Celtics with a huge tax on the players’ championship bonus.

Tuesday, June 18, 202406/18/2024

Ted Kitchens 06-18-24

Manchester-Boston Regional Airport Director Ted Kitchens gives an update on two discount airlines arriving at the airport and shares new economic impact numbers.

Tuesday, June 18, 202406/18/2024

State Sen. Howard Pearl 06-18-24

State Sen. Howard Pearl discusses this year’s timber tax exemption increase.

Tuesday, June 18, 202406/18/2024

Jodie Nazaka 06-18-24

Manchester Economic Development Director Jodie Nazaka gives an overview of the TIF district proposal being developed to cover cost increases for the RAISE grant transportation improvement project.

Tuesday, June 18, 202406/18/2024

Thom Brueckner 06-18-24

Thom Brueckner of Senior Financial Resources Inc. in Nashua shares crucial details that a lot of news reports aren’t covering on a few companies driving recent stock market growth, and weaker-than-they-look jobs numbers.

Tuesday, June 18, 202406/18/2024

Mayor Jay Ruais 06-18-24

Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais says a deal on the city budget looks close after new revenue figures made another half-million dollars available.

Monday, June 17, 202406/17/2024

Wayne Lesperance 06-17-24

New England College President Wayne Lesperance says President Biden might regret skipping the New Hampshire primary if the general election comes down to New Hampshire’s electoral votes.

Monday, June 17, 202406/17/2024

Chief Allen Aldenberg 06-17-24

Manchester Police Chief Allen Aldenberg says the changes made to New Hampshire’s bail laws should improve public safety, if they’re executed as anticipated.

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