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, November 27, 202311/27/2023

State Rep. Ross Berry 11-27-23

Manchester state Rep. Ross Berry discusses a new deal to tighten New Hampshire’s bail laws and says the recent education funding ruling oversteps legislative authority.

Monday, November 27, 202311/27/2023

Wayne Lesperance 11-27-23

New England College President Wayne Lesperance wonders how journalists keep misreading Trump’s huge Republican primary lead and says Ron DeSantis needs a huge showing in Iowa to move forward.

Monday, November 27, 202311/27/2023

Will Stewart 11-27-23

Manchester Alderman Will Stewart discusses the disruptive and annoying city sewer line project.

Wednesday, November 22, 202311/22/2023

Gov.Chris Christie 11-22-23

Gov. Chris Christie says there’s no way he’s dropping out of the presidential race before the New Hampshire primary, and Jewish voters should reconsider their support for Democrats like Ed Markey, Liz Warren and The Squad.

Wednesday, November 22, 202311/22/2023

Gov. Chris Sununu 11-22-23

Gov. Chris Sununu says someone other than Trump can win New Hampshire, but not Vivek Ramaswamy, and the state will appeal Monday’s Superior Court ruling on education funding.

Wednesday, November 22, 202311/22/2023

State Rep. Bill Boyd 11-22-23

State Rep. Bill Boyd from Merrimack says the community is horrified by the anti-Semitic vandalism at local business Elbit Systems.

Wednesday, November 22, 202311/22/2023

Eileen Liponis 11-22-23

Eileen Liponis from the New Hampshire Food Bank says demand is way up this year because of inflation, which has also made it harder to provide enough food for people in need.

Wednesday, November 22, 202311/22/2023

Ron Poirer 11-22-23

Ron Poirier of Bob & Sons Automotive gives winter automotive care tips and suggestions for a good starter car for teens.

Wednesday, November 22, 202311/22/2023

Ted Kitchens 11-22-23

Manchester-Boston Regional Airport Director Ted Kitchens gives Thanksgiving travel tips and insights on how the airport stays running during bad weather.

Wednesday, November 22, 202311/22/2023

State Rep. Katelyn Kuttab 11-22-23

State Rep. Katelyn Kuttab of Windham discusses her bill to let governments in New Hampshire charge up to $25 an hour for right-to-know requests.

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