The WFEA Morning Update
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.
Thursday, May 16, 202405/16/2024
DEA Assistant Special Agent Paul Spera 05-16-24
Assistant Special Agent in Charge of Northern New England Paul Spera says the agency’s determination that fentanyl is the most dangerous and deadly drug crisis in U.S. history is drawing needed attention to the serious fentanyl problem.
Thursday, May 16, 202405/16/2024
Insurance Commissioner D.J. Bettencourt 05-16-24
Insurance Commissioner D.J. Bettencourt shares some inside perspective on how the department works with legislators to protect consumers.
Thursday, May 16, 202405/16/2024
Dr. Rich Castillo 05-16-24
Dr. Rich Castillo, an optometrist and ophthalmologist says optometrists can safety perform some minor surgeries, for which they’ve been trained, and New Hampshire should let them.
Wednesday, May 15, 202405/15/2024
Scott Brown 05-15-24
Scott Brown, chairman of the Competitiveness Coalition, summarizes Biden administration regulations that are hurting American automakers, tech companies and other businesses.
Wednesday, May 15, 202405/15/2024
Dr. Ellen Wald 05-15-24
Energy expert Dr. Ellen Wald says Biden administration auto and EV regulations are hurting American companies and consumers.
Wednesday, May 15, 202405/15/2024
Mitchell Scacchi 05-15-24
Josiah Bartlett Center policy analyst Mitchell Scacchi looks at several housing bills that make small changes to local land use policies while maintaining local control.
Wednesday, May 15, 202405/15/2024
President James Dean 05-15-24
UNH President Jim Dean discusses the vandalism on campus days before graduation and says the university is preparing for ceremonies to be disrupted this weekend.
Wednesday, May 15, 202405/15/2024
Thom Brueckner 05-15-24
Thom Brueckner, owner of Senior Financial Resources Inc. in Nashua, looks at recent economic data and concludes that inflationary federal spending is making another interest rate hike likely while not helping the economy.
Tuesday, May 14, 202405/14/2024
George Lawrence 05-14-24
George Lawrence, owner of the Red Arrow Diner, says all locations are back to being open 24 hours, and the biggest challenge in getting there has been the availability of staffing.
Tuesday, May 14, 202405/14/2024
Ted Kitchens 05-14-24
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport Director Ted Kitchens says the airport’s median price is now lower than Boston’s thanks to the addition of several discount regional airlines, and the travel options this summer are great, but book in advance to lock in the best rates.
