The WFEA Morning Update
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, April 5, 202404/05/2024
Professor John Lappie 04-05-24
Plymouth State University Political Science Professor John Lappie previews the District 4 Executive Council race after Councilor Ted Gatsas announced his retirement.
Friday, April 5, 202404/05/2024
Ryan Terrell 04-05-24
State Republican Party Vice Chairman Ryan Terrell says he’ll campaign hard for the Executive Council District 4 seat, and he has the skills to do the job.
Friday, April 5, 202404/05/2024
Bob Burns 04-05-24
Bob Burns says he has better odds of winning the Executive Council District 4 seat than the Second District congressional race, and winning the nomination and the election should be pretty easy for him.
Friday, April 5, 202404/05/2024
B.J. Perry 04-05-24
B.J. Perry shares stories from Ted Gatsas’ 24 years in politics in New Hampshire and says anyone hoping to win the Executive Council District 4 seat has to work hard and meet lots of voters.
Thursday, April 4, 202404/04/2024
State Rep. Jessica Grill & State Rep. Joe Alexander 04-04-24
State Reps. Jessica Grill of Manchester and Joe Alexander of Goffstown discuss policies that can make New Hampshire more attractive to young adults, like relaxing parking regulations and letting bars stay open later.
Thursday, April 4, 202404/04/2024
State Rep. Erica Layon 04-04-24
Rep. Erica Layon of Derry says one of the biggest disagreements in the Legislature over cannabis retail stores is whether the rules governing them are written into public rules or private contracts.
Thursday, April 4, 202404/04/2024
Executive Councilor Ted Gatsas 04-04-24
Executive Councilor Ted Gatsas says it’s time to retire in part because politics is so polarized now, and he doesn’t plan to endorse a successor.
Thursday, April 4, 202404/04/2024
Andy Sylvia 04-04-24
Manchester Ink Link reporter Andy Sylvia reports on the heated comments between Housing Stability Director Adrienne Beloin and Alderman Dan O’Neil.
Thursday, April 4, 202404/04/2024
Adrienne Beloin 04-04-24
Manchester Director of Housing Stability Adrienne Beloin says aldermen who voted to move her office to the city homelessness shelter are playing politics and aren’t interested in a long-term vision for fixing problems with housing and homelessness in the city.
Wednesday, April 3, 202404/03/2024
Gov. Chris Sununu 04-03-24
Gov. Chris Sununu says he’s concerned about his successor undoing the state’s success in budgeting and taxation, and that out-of-state protesters will get the full effect of the law if they commit crimes in New Hampshire.
