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.

Monday, April 22, 202404/22/2024

Jeff Jacoby 04-22-24

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby says it’s a dangerous time to be a Jewish student at an elite American college, and the PBS documentary on Bill Buckley is mostly fine but has some very bad takes.

Monday, April 22, 202404/22/2024

Lisa Linowes 04-22-24

Lisa Linowes of Wind Action breaks down the many problems with state efforts to go to “net zero” emissions.

Monday, April 22, 202404/22/2024

Chris Thompson 04-22-24

Union Leader business columnist Chris Thompson gives advice for how to approach both work and life.

Monday, April 22, 202404/22/2024

Chris Stawasz 04-22-24

Chris Stawasz of American Medical Response says ambulance providers need some relief from patients who don’t pay their bills.

Monday, April 22, 202404/22/2024

Wayne Lesperance 04-22-24

New England College President Wayne Lesperance says we’re going to hear a lot about abortion and the border from now through the November election.

Friday, April 19, 202404/19/2024

Karl Zahn 04-19-24

Drew and Karl Zahn wonder if it would be better to be eaten by sharks or cannibals, and what kind of restaurant Joe Biden’s uncle would open.

Friday, April 19, 202404/19/2024

Will Stewart 04-19-24

Will Stewart of Stay, Work, Play says New Hampshire’s young adults report being frustrated with the high cost of housing and childcare.

Friday, April 19, 202404/19/2024

Mitchell Scacchi 04-19-24

Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy analyst Mitchell Scacchi discusses his report which found that local spending on Manchester Transit Authority rose by 38% in the last decade as ridership fell by 38%.

Friday, April 19, 202404/19/2024

Roger Appleton 04-19-24

DOT engineer Roger Appleton explains how the DOT prepares Hampton Beach for the summer.

Friday, April 19, 202404/19/2024

John Stephen 04-19-24

Executive Council candidate John Stephen says his experience in government, business and politics has prepared him well to serve on the council.

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