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, October 20, 202310/20/2023

Gov.Chris Sununu 10-20-23

Gov. Chris Sununu says New Hampshire doesn’t need a border wall, but does need strengthened enforcement efforts to secure the border with Canada.

Friday, October 20, 202310/20/2023

Patrick Abrami 10-20-23

Patrick Abrami, chairman of the legislative study commission on charitable gaming, says the commission will consider a lot of changes to charitable gaming, including audit requirements and the take that charities get.

Friday, October 20, 202310/20/2023

Jessyca Keeler 10-20-23

Jessyca Keeler of Ski New Hampshire previews the upcoming ski season and details the reopening of Black Mountain after its announced closure.

Friday, October 20, 202310/20/2023

John Lappie 10-20-23

Plymouth State University political science professor John Lappie discusses the chaos in the U.S. House and the factions in the Republican Party.

Thursday, October 19, 202310/19/2023

Nadav Aleh 10-19-23

Nadav Aleh, writer and retired lieutenant colonel in the Israeli Defense Force, relays his family’s experience during the Hamas invasion of Israel and the military mobilization that followed.

Thursday, October 19, 202310/19/2023

Chris Stawasz 10-19-23

Chris Stawasz from American Medical Response says opioid overdoses are trending down in Manchester and Nashua, but they’re still a big problem, and about half of AMR’s ambulance calls are related to substance abuse and mental illness.

Thursday, October 19, 202310/19/2023

Jeff Mordock 10-19-23

Jeff Mordock, White House reporter for The Washington Times, discusses President Biden’s trip to Israel.

Thursday, October 19, 202310/19/2023

Tori Fowler 10-19-23

Tori Fowler of the New Hampshire Insurance Department explains how to navigate New Hampshire’s health insurance marketplace.

Thursday, October 19, 202310/19/2023

Andy Sylvia 10-19-23

Manchester Ink Link reporter Andy Sylvia gives a City Hall update on aldermanic access to homeless shelter records, and new spending for affordable housing.

Wednesday, October 18, 202310/18/2023

Nate Stanton 10-18-23

Trinity High School President Nate Stanton discusses the school’s huge expansion project and why the school added a trades pathway to its curriculum.

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