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.

Friday, March 29, 202403/29/2024

Lily Tang Williams 03-29-24

Lily Tang Williams says Republicans should unite around her candidacy for Congress after U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster’s retirement announcement.

Friday, March 29, 202403/29/2024

Bob Burns 03-29-24

Former Republican congressional nominee Bob Burns says he’s 95% sure he’ll run for the Second Congressional District seat in 2024, following Annie Kuster’s retirement.

Thursday, March 28, 202403/28/2024

State Rep. Ross Berry & State Rep. Joe Sweeney 03-28-24

State Reps. Ross Berry of Manchester and Joe Sweeney of Salem discuss political gamesmanship in the House, who they want to see as the Democratic nominee to replace Rep. Annie Kuster in Congress, and local zoning reform.

Thursday, March 28, 202403/28/2024

Jennifer Reczek 03-28-24

DOT bridge engineer Jennifer Reczek assesses the state of New Hampshire’s bridges after the Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore.

Thursday, March 28, 202403/28/2024

Dan Grace 03-28-24

Dan Grace, owner of Capital Well, lays out the reasons to have your water tested in the spring, or when you buy a new home, and how a water filter can prolong the life of your pipes and appliances.

Thursday, March 28, 202403/28/2024

Matt Mayberry 03-28-24

Matt Mayberry of the New Hampshire Home Builders Association warns that homes will cost thousands of dollars more if the state adopts a new federal building code that includes lots of green energy mandates.

Thursday, March 28, 202403/28/2024

Andy Sylvia 03-28-24

Manchester Ink Link reporter Andy Sylvia covers the Manchester Board of School Committee’s decision to create a school district transportation department.

Wednesday, March 27, 202403/27/2024

State Sen. Regina Birdsell 03-27-24

State Sen. Regina Birdsell discusses her bill to ban China from owning property in New Hampshire that’s close to sensitive facilities.

Wednesday, March 27, 202403/27/2024

State Rep. Jess Edwards 03-27-24

State Rep. Jess Edwards says an outdated licensing requirement is creating a shortage of physicians’ assistants.

Wednesday, March 27, 202403/27/2024

Cassandra Sanchez 03-27-24

State Child Advocate Cassandra Sanchez gives an update on the situation at Hampstead Hospital.

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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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