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, January 19, 202401/19/2024

Mayor Jay Ruais 01-19-24

Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais says the city’s taken leadership on providing services for homeless individuals, he’s learning about city services by doing a lot of the jobs himself, and aldermen are right to take a closer look at school plans.

Friday, January 19, 202401/19/2024

Neil Levesque 01-19-24

Neil Levesque, executive director of the New Hampshire Institute of Politics, says Chris Christie dropping out helped Nikki Haley, but at the same time Donald Trump’s support rose by the same amount, so Haley enters the final weekend before the primary still 14 points behind Trump.

Friday, January 19, 202401/19/2024

Ryan Binkley 01-19-24

Presidential candidate Ryan Binkley says he can get federal spending under control and unite the country, and maybe catch Ron DeSantis in New Hampshire.

Thursday, January 18, 202401/18/2024

Nikki Haley 01-18-24

Republican Presidental hopeful and former South Carolina Govenor Nikki Haley sits down with Drew and shares why she’s the conservative candidate that can bring together independents, Democrats and Republicans.

Thursday, January 18, 202401/18/2024

Bill Orlove 01-18-24

Bill Orlove, Spokesperson for NextEra Energy sets the record straight when it comes to misconceptions regarding Nuclear Energy Stations.

Thursday, January 18, 202401/18/2024

Alderman Joe Kelly Levasseur 01-18-24

Manchester Alderman Joe Kelly Levasseur talks about why the Board of Mayor and Alderman discussed the possibility of “pausing” the process which would close the Wilson Elementary School and lead to a brand-new school on Beech Street.

Thursday, January 18, 202401/18/2024

Jason Dexter 01-18-24

Jason Dexter, Director of Life and Health Insurance for the state talks about how his department is designed to help people better understand their policies. 

Thursday, January 18, 202401/18/2024

Marianne Williamson 01-18-24

Democratic Presidential hopeful Marianne Williamson talks about she plans to stand out to voters. 

Thursday, January 18, 202401/18/2024

Gov.Chris Sununu 01-17-24

Gov.Chris Sununu offers his insight on how important of role convenience stores play in the New Hampshire Advantage, and says Nikki Haley is the best option for voters looking for a change. 

Thursday, January 18, 202401/18/2024

Thom Brueckner 01-17-24

Thom Brueckner of Senior Financial Resources Inc. offers some economic clarity and says he along with many of clients feel the upcoming election is about our rights as citizens in a free society to exercise constitutional freedoms, have our votes counted legally and to have our voices heard.

Recent Headlines

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Four centrist Republicans broke with Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday and signed onto a Democratic-led petition that will force a House vote on extending for three years an enhanced pandemic-era subsidy that lowers health insurance costs for millions of Americans.

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Search for the Brown University shooter resumes as questions swirl about campus security

Authorities knocked on doors Monday searching for any video there might be of the Brown University gunman, who could be seen in grainy footage walking away from the weekend attack that killed two students and wounded nine others.