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, April 9, 202404/09/2024

State Sen. Tim Lang 04-09-24

State Sen. Tim Lang says his bill to segregate public school and university sports teams by sex, not gender, is about protecting women.

Tuesday, April 9, 202404/09/2024

Thom Brueckner 04-09-24

Thom Brueckner, CEO of Senior Financial Resources Inc. in Nashua, breaks down the national debt and what it means for markets.

Monday, April 8, 202404/08/2024

Michael Neiss & Pat Tate 04-08-24

New Hampshire Fisher Cats GM Michael Neiss previews Opening Day, the team’s 20th anniversary season, and asks N.H. Fish & Game biologist Pat Tate how to properly care for fisher cats.

Monday, April 8, 202404/08/2024

Paul Craney 04-08-24

Paul Craney from the Mass. Fiscal Alliance says Massachusetts’s runaway spending and taxing, along with its sanctuary state status, shows New Hampshire how not to govern.

Monday, April 8, 202404/08/2024

Lori Harnois 04-08-24

Lori Harnois of N.H. Travel & Tourism says the state expects huge eclipse crowds and advises to prepare for big traffic delays.

Monday, April 8, 202404/08/2024

Tom Raffio 04-08-24

Tom Raffio, CEO of Northeast Delta Dental, discusses dental workforce needs, the first anniversary of adult dental coverage through Medicaid, and answering to three different boards of directors.

Monday, April 8, 202404/08/2024

Michael Strand 04-08-24

Democratic Executive Council candidate Michael Strand of Bedford outlines why he’s running for the District 4 seat.

Monday, April 8, 202404/08/2024

Wayne Lesperance 04-08-24

New England College President Wayne Lesperance says RFK Jr. could be to President Biden what Ross Perot was to George H.W. Bush, and Biden’s challenge is to attract Nikki Haley voters while not alienating progressives.

Friday, April 5, 202404/05/2024

Aldermen Joe Kelly Levasseur 04-05-24

Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen Chairman Joe Kelly Levasseur responds to comments from Director of Housing Stability Adrienne Beloin that aldermen should listen to her more and the vote to move her office was political posturing.

Friday, April 5, 202404/05/2024

Alderman Pat Long 04-05-24

Manchester Alderman Pat Long says he’d like more communication from Housing Stability Director Adrienne Beloin as tension between the director and aldermen flares in public.

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Reenactors in 18th-century military coats and tricorn hats filled the pews of one of the nation's oldest Catholic Churches on Tuesday before firing muskets outside and marching through neighborhood streets, marking the 250th anniversary of the day British forces evacuated the city.

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