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.

Thursday, January 11, 202401/11/2024

Dante Scala 01-11-24

UNH Political Science Professor Dante Scala offers some insight following Chris Christie’s announcement Wednesday night that he is dropping out of the race for President.

Thursday, January 11, 202401/11/2024

State Rep. Ross Berry 01-11-24

Manchester State Rep. Ross Berry talks about why he’s backing Ron DeSantis bid for the White House. 

Thursday, January 11, 202401/11/2024

Jim Merrill 01-11-24

Strategist Jim Merrill talks about Chris Christie’s abrupt withdrawal from the race for the Republican nomination for President.

Thursday, January 11, 202401/11/2024

Shawn O’Neil 01-11-24

Following the resignation of a second Town Moderator over a two-year period, Shawn O’Neil, chairman of Danville’s Select Board shares his insight on the matter.

Thursday, January 11, 202401/11/2024

Andrew Warner 01-11-24

Director for Overdose Prevention for the City of Manchester Andrew Warner talks about the progress the city has made in aiding people struggling with addiction.

Wednesday, January 10, 202401/10/2024

John Broderick 01-10-24

John Broderick of Dartmouth Health discusses the ways kids are being pressured and stressed today and suggests ways parents can improve their kids’ mental health.

Wednesday, January 10, 202401/10/2024

Nathan Shrader 01-10-24

New England College Political Scientist Nathan Shrader recaps the College Convention in Manchester and handicaps the upcoming Iowa caucuses.

Wednesday, January 10, 202401/10/2024

State Sen. Daryl Abbas 01-10-24

State Sen. Daryl Abbas says New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation presidential primary should be written into the state constitution.

Wednesday, January 10, 202401/10/2024

Jim O’Connell 01-10-24

Manchester Board of School Committee Vice Chairman Jim O’Connell encourages eligible parents to sign up for federal school lunch aid so the school district can get more state aid.

Wednesday, January 10, 202401/10/2024

AnnMarie Timmins 01-10-24

New Hampshire Bulletin reporter Annmarie Timmins recaps the move in Concord to prevent charitable gaming operations from charging rent to charities.

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