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, December 7, 202312/07/2023

Neil Levesque 12-07-23

New Hampshire Institute of Politics Executive Director Neil Levesque says a general decline in cultural norms has made presidential debates nearly unwatchable.

Thursday, December 7, 202312/07/2023

Congressman Dean Phillips 12-07-23

Congressman Dean Phillips, running for the Democratic nomination for president, says he was appalled by the testimony of three university presidents about anti-Semitism on campus, and he thinks Biden’s decision to run against Trump makes it more likely Trump wins a second term.

Thursday, December 7, 202312/07/2023

House Speaker Sherm Packard 12-07-2

New Hampshire House Speaker Sherm Packard says Republican presidential debates are embarrassing, and he called for Rep. Troy Merner’s resignation as soon as the AG’s investigation was completed and reported to him.

Thursday, December 7, 202312/07/2023

Sen. Kelly Ayotte 12-07-23

Candidate for governor Kelly Ayotte says she learned from her U.S. Senate race with Maggie Hassan to listen closely to voters and never let Democrats go unchallenged.

Thursday, December 7, 202312/07/2023

Adrienne Beloin 12-07-23

Manchester Director of Housing Stability Adrienne Beloin discusses the city’s loss of Gatehouse Treatment as a service provider for those with substance abuse issues.

Thursday, December 7, 202312/07/2023

Andy Sylvia 12-07-23

Manchester Ink Link reporter Andy Sylvia covers the city’s approval of the first phase of school bonding, and the sale of the New Hampshire Fisher Cats.

Wednesday, December 6, 202312/06/2023

Pete McNamara 12-06-23

Pete McNamara, executive director of the Manchester Animal Shelter, gives advice for adopting pets for the holidays and says the shelter is dealing with a lot of surrenders now and can use more foster families.

Wednesday, December 6, 202312/06/2023

Lucinda Dickens Hawksley 12-06-23

Lucinda Dickens Hawksley, great great great granddaughter of Charles Dickens, previews her show in Jeffrey on Dec. 7 and shares her insights on what makes “A Christmas Carol” such a timeless tale.

Wednesday, December 6, 202312/06/2023

Brian Dobson 12-06-23

Brian Dobson, owner of Bert’s Beer & Wine in Manchester, shares craft beer and curated wine gift tips and previews some new winter releases.

Wednesday, December 6, 202312/06/2023

Thom Brueckner 12-06-23

Thom Brueckner, CEO of Senior Financial Resources Inc. in Nashua says the Federal Reserve doesn’t have to cut rates anytime soon and warns that high rates and a slowing economy are not out of the question.

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