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, 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.

Tuesday, January 2, 202401/02/2024

State Sen. Regina Birdsell 01-02-24

Sen. Regina Birdsell isn’t sure the state needs to mandate insurance coverage for emergency mental health services for young people, as those services might already be widely covered.

Tuesday, January 2, 202401/02/2024

State Sen. Dan Innis 01-02-24

Sen. Dan Innis says the state needs to create guidelines for health centers that are being opened in public schools.

Tuesday, January 2, 202401/02/2024

Secretary of State Shenna Bellows 01-02-24

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows explains her determination that Donald Trump isn’t qualified to be on Maine’s presidential primary ballot.

Thursday, December 28, 202312/28/2023

Dan Grace 12-28-23

With the lack of snow, we’ve seen this holiday season Dan Grace of Capital Well talks about how the recent stretch of weather could create some potential new challenges for homeowners.  

Thursday, December 28, 202312/28/2023

AnnMarie Timmins 12-28-23

AnnMarie Timmins reporter for New Hampshire Bulletin talks about some of the challenges she’s dealt with in obtaining information through right to know requests.  

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