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.

Tuesday, September 24, 202409/24/2024

Kathy Sullivan 09-24-24

Kathy Sullivan shares her latest article that covers what she feels are some issues gubernatorial candidate Kelly Ayotte may need to address with voters. 

Tuesday, September 24, 202409/24/2024

Patty Nieberg 09-24-24

Patty Nieberg reporter for Task & Purpose discusses the Navy’s newest submarine, which now includes accommodations for female and male sailors. 

Tuesday, September 24, 202409/24/2024

Damien Fisher 09-24-24

Investigative journalist Damien Fisher provides an update on the attempted effort to commute death row inmate Michael Addison’s sentence. As some are left wondering if New Hampshire’s repeal of the death penalty has placed Addison’s sentence in limbo? 

Tuesday, September 24, 202409/24/2024

Nathan Shrader 09-24-24

New England College Professor Nathan Shrader joins Jeff to talk about what folks should look for and how to explain political polls. The professor also shares his insight on just what makes a poll excellent or bad, reliable or unreliable?

Tuesday, September 24, 202409/24/2024

Secretary of State Dave Scanlan 09-24-24

New Hampshire Secretary of State David Scanlan joins WFEA’s Morning Update to discuss preparations for the general election and the provisions in place to handle close elections. Scanlan also discusses a lawsuit filed by The Youth Movement.

Monday, September 23, 202409/23/2024

Steve Kesselring 09-23-24

Steve Kesselring from Your Oil Tools discusses his journey in creating one of the most successful essential oil small businesses and how he’s become a leading advocate for helping other small businesses modernize. 

Monday, September 23, 202409/23/2024

Bill Gurney & Hannah Hanak 09-23-24

Bill Gurney and Hannah Hanak from Gurney’s Automotive join Jeff for this week’s Local Business Spotlight to discuss their unique ‘trusted advisor’ approach to their family-run automotive center. 

Monday, September 23, 202409/23/2024

Emily Brooks 09-23-24

Emily Brooks, reporter for The Hill, provides a major update on the Continuing Resolution discussion in Congress, as people across the country ask, …will Congress pass a funding bill, or will the government shut down?

Monday, September 23, 202409/23/2024

Simon Hankinson 09-23-24

Former foreign service officer and Immigration Expert Simon Hankinson joins WFEA’s The Morning Update to discuss several remedies that may help to ‘fix’ the immigration issues. 

Monday, September 23, 202409/23/2024

Professor John Lappie 09-23-24

Plymouth State University Professor John Lappie discusses recent reports that focus on the concentration of the youth vote in this election and how that may affect their vote. 

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