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.

Friday, March 22, 202403/22/2024

Mayor Jay Ruais 03-22-24

Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais talks about controlling disruptions during public meetings, including a possible ban on flags and banners, progress on homelessness and more.

Friday, March 22, 202403/22/2024

Chief Allen Aldenberg 03-22-24

Manchester Police Chief Allen Aldenberg reviews the department’s 2023 annual report, which shows drops in overall crime, and discusses the department’s recruitment challenges.

Friday, March 22, 202403/22/2024

Susan Stearns 03-22-24

Susan Stearns of NAMI-NH discusses how to keep guns from those who’ve been involuntarily committed for psychological services and previews their March conference.

Friday, March 22, 202403/22/2024

Kate Mikol 03-22-24

Bedford High School senior Kate Mikol tells the story of her non-profit group, Fueled by Kids, which feeds more than 1,000 Manchester students every weekend.

Friday, March 22, 202403/22/2024

State Rep. Daniel Popovici-Muller 03-22-24

State Rep. Daniel Popovici-Muller explains his bill to protect freedom of speech on University System of New Hampshire campuses.

Friday, March 22, 202403/22/2024

Professor John Lappie 03-22-24

Plymouth State University political science professor John Lappie handicaps the week’s political stories for Biden and Trump,

Thursday, March 21, 202403/21/2024

Adrienne Beloin 03-21-24

Manchester Director of Housing Stability Adrienne Beloin details the past year’s progress in combatting homelessness in Manchester and what the next year looks like.

Thursday, March 21, 202403/21/2024

Bailey Vitello 03-21-24

New Hampshire sled dog racer Bailey Vitello tells the wild story of being clipped by a snowmobile and running over a moose in this year’s Iditarod race in Alaska.

Thursday, March 21, 202403/21/2024

Douglas Rees 03-21-24

Douglas Rees of the New Hampshire Insurance Department explains how insurers determine a “total loss” and what consumers can do if they disagree with a valuation.

Thursday, March 21, 202403/21/2024

Andy Sylvia 03-21-24

Manchester Ink Link reporter Andy Sylvia discusses the proposed flag/banner ban at City Hall.

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