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 26, 202309/26/2023

James Dean 09-26-23

UNH President Jim Dean discusses his retirement and accomplishments at UNH and the University System of New Hampshire.

Tuesday, September 26, 202309/26/2023

Jeff Jacoby 09-26-23

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby says some modern art is a scam, and the movement to oppose human longevity is misguided.

Tuesday, September 26, 202309/26/2023

Jay Ruais 09-26-23

Manchester mayoral candidate Jay Ruais discusses the endorsement of former alderman Tim Baines and says he can build bipartisan consensus for change in the city.

Tuesday, September 26, 202309/26/2023

Alderman Joe Kelly Levasseur 09-26-23

Manchester Alderman At-Large Joe Kelly Levasseur says he’s filing a motion to reconsider the plan to stop city trash pickup at larger multi-family units.

Monday, September 25, 202309/25/2023

Vice President Mike Pence 09-25-23

Mike Pence says the U.S. needs to contain China, but tariffs aren’t the answer, and the GOP has to serve both blue collar and white-collar Americans.

Monday, September 25, 202309/25/2023

Greg Moore 09-25-23

Greg Moore of Americans for Prosperity-NH says other New England states are imposing higher energy costs on New Hampshire ratepayers.

Monday, September 25, 202309/25/2023

Adrienne Beloin 09-25-23

Adrienne Beloin, Director of Housing Stability for the City of Manchester, previews the city’s new engagement center for the homeless.

Monday, September 25, 202309/25/2023

Matt Munsey 09-25-23

Matt Munsey, Assistant Principal at Riddle Brook Elementary School in Bedford, discusses the leadership qualities that got the school named a national Blue Ribbon School.

Monday, September 25, 202309/25/2023

Jeff Rapsis 09-25-23

Jeff Rapsis of the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire is looking to partner with another high school for the museum’s airplane building program.

Thursday, September 21, 202309/21/2023

James Pindell 09-21-23

Boston Globe columnist and NBC News Political contributor James Pindell talks about the rivalry between the Granite State and Iowa.

Recent Headlines

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Trump uses government shutdown to dole out firings and punishment

President Donald Trump has seized on the government shutdown as an opportunity to reshape the federal workforce and punish detractors, by threatening mass firings of workers and suggesting "irreversible" cuts to programs important to Democrats.

16 hours ago in National

US takes a stake in another company, this one is operating a massive lithium mine in Nevada

The Department of Energy will take a 5% equity stake in the miner, which is based in Vancouver. It will also take a 5% stake in the Thacker Pass lithium mining project, a joint venture with General Motors.

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Delta jets have a ‘low-speed collision’ on LaGuardia taxiway, injuring 1

Two Delta Air Lines regional jets collided on the taxiway at LaGuardia Airport in New York, injuring a flight attendant, damaging a cockpit and tearing off part of a wing in what the airline described as a "low-speed collision."

17 hours ago in National

Tesla reports surprise increase in sales in third quarter

Tesla reported a surprise increase in sales in the third-quarter as the electric car maker likely benefited from a rush by consumers to take advantage of a $7,500 credit before it expired on Sept. 30.

2 days ago in National

What happens now that a government shutdown is underway

Washington is bracing for what could be a prolonged federal shutdown after lawmakers deadlocked and missed the deadline for funding the government.