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.

Wednesday, September 13, 202309/13/2023

George Skaperdas 09-13-23

George Skaperdas talks up the Glendi festival and explains how to pronounce Greek foods.

Wednesday, September 13, 202309/13/2023

Chris Proulx 09-13-23

Chris Proulx of Double Midnight Comics previews this year’s Granite State Comicon.

Tuesday, September 12, 202309/12/2023

Cassie Hayes 09-12-23

Founders Academy Public Charter School Dean of School Cassie Hayes discusses the school bus shortage, how charter schools can make nimble decisions, and why they offer a classical education option in the city.

Tuesday, September 12, 202309/12/2023

Jim O’Connell 09-12-23

Manchester Board of School Committee Vice Chairman Jim O’Connell says the district didn’t decide to stop bus service to public charter schools, the school bus contractor did.

Tuesday, September 12, 202309/12/2023

June Trisciani 09-12-23

Manchester Alderman At-Large June Trisciani says the city public schools should side with students over parents.

Tuesday, September 12, 202309/12/2023

Will Stewart 09-12-23

Manchester Ward 2 Alderman and candidate for mayor Will Stewart says homelessness is a complex issue that doesn’t have an easy fix, and structural racism does affect Manchester.

Tuesday, September 12, 202309/12/2023

Jay Ruais 09-12-23

Manchester mayoral candidate Jay Ruais says the city needs leadership, vision, and a plan to solve the city’s biggest problems and stop making excuses.

Tuesday, September 12, 202309/12/2023

Vivek Ramaswamy 09-12-23

Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy says the government was not involved with 9/11, but the Saudi government was, and he’d cut federal employment by 75%.

Monday, September 11, 202309/11/2023

Jeff Jacoby 09-11-23

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby says Sweden is vindicated on its approach to COVID, and a Colorado school was wrong to send a student home because of his Gadsden flag patch.

Monday, September 11, 202309/11/2023

Tom Raffio 09-11-23

Northeast Delta Dental CEO Tom Raffio says veterans without dental insurance can get coverage through a program the company offers.

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