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.

Monday, March 18, 202403/18/2024

Jeff Jacoby 03-18-24

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby says the reaction to Wendy’s flexible menu pricing was overblown, and John Kerry’s claim that people would “feel better” about Russia’s Ukraine slaughter if Russia reduced its emissions is only the latest bizarre Kerry statement.

Monday, March 18, 202403/18/2024

Jodie Nazaka 03-18-24

Manchester Economic Development Director Jodie Nazaka says that a proposal to create a downtown street cleaning team came in response to talking with downtown business owners.

Monday, March 18, 202403/18/2024

Scott Brown 03-18-24

Former Ambassador Scott Brown says he politely rejected Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s offer to be his vice presidential nominee because they have serious policy differences.

Monday, March 18, 202403/18/2024

Secretary of State David Scanlan 03-18-24

Secretary of State David Scanlan says that a bill to allow on-line voter applications will streamline voter registration in New Hampshire without jeopardizing the integrity of the system.

Friday, March 15, 202403/15/2024

State Senate President Jeb Bradley 03-15-24

State Senate President Jeb Bradley says “illegal alien” is a proper legal term, not an insult, and requiring an ID to vote, with no exceptions, is sensible.

Friday, March 15, 202403/15/2024

Professor John Lappie 03-15-24

Plymouth State University political scientist John Lappie says RFK Jr. can be a presidential election spoiler, but his views are so far outside the mainstream that his impact could be muted.

Friday, March 15, 202403/15/2024

Josh Gibney 03-15-24

Josh Gibney of AAA Travel in Manchester discusses Ireland vacation packages for all interests and price points.

Friday, March 15, 202403/15/2024

Denise Brewitt 03-15-24

Denise Brewitt of Trinity High School says the new St. Joseph’s Jr. High will be open this fall and is taking new students.

Friday, March 15, 202403/15/2024

John Clayton 03-15-24

John Clayton discusses Manchester’s Irish heritage.

Friday, March 15, 202403/15/2024

Andrew Chisholm 03-15-24

Andrew Chisholm of the New Hampshire Maple Producers Association shares the association’s new interactive Maple Weekend map featuring producers who are boiling on Maple Weekend.

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