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, August 2, 202408/02/2024

Chief Allen Aldenberg 08-02-24

Manchester Police Chief Aldenberg shares his thoughts on the recent Purple Heart Award ceremony for fallen and wounded officers.

Friday, August 2, 202408/02/2024

Karl Zahn 08-02-24

Karl Zahn talks about the Harris campaign and the follies of the Paris Olympics.

Friday, August 2, 202408/02/2024

Patty Nieberg 08-02-24

Patty Nieberg, from Task & Purpose, discusses the US Army Inspector General report on SFC. Robert Card and the Lewiston Maine shooting.

Friday, August 2, 202408/02/2024

Sarah Parshall Perry 08-02-24

Sarah Parshall Perry, Senior Fellow at the Edwin Meese III Center for Legal and Judicial Studies, talks about the Biden Administration changes to Title IX and how it will affect women’s academic and athletic opportunities. 

Thursday, August 1, 202408/01/2024

Andy Sylvia 08-01-24

Andy Sylvia from Manchester Ink Link discusses the ongoing ward public meetings throughout Manchester. Andy also talks about his conversations with local candidates about the impact of the ever-changing presidential election.

Thursday, August 1, 202408/01/2024

Governor Chris Sununu 08-01-24

Governor Chris Sununu discusses his New York Times article on the need for political civility. The Governor also addresses Trump’s recent comments at the National Association of Black Journalists meeting, saying it “wasn’t just negative, it was bizarre.”

Thursday, August 1, 202408/01/2024

Nicole Silverio 08-01-24

Media Expert Nicole Silverio of the Daily Caller News Foundation shares audio and a heated exchange from the recent Senatorial hearing on the Secret Services, a new video that shows the shooter at the Trump rally, and a bizarre exchange between a CNN reporter and a female Governor. 

Thursday, August 1, 202408/01/2024

Claire Sullivan & Ethan DeWitt 08-01-24

How well do you know VP Harris? Reporters Claire Sullivan and Ethan DeWitt discuss their column, ‘For Harris and New Hampshire, a Lot has Changed in Five Years.’

Thursday, August 1, 202408/01/2024

Paula Scanlan 08-01-24

Independent Women’s Forum (IWF) Ambassador Paula Scanlan talks about the new Title IX rules that go into effect on August 1st, 2024, and that will adversely affect women’s athletics and academics, as well as women-only private spaces. 

Thursday, August 1, 202408/01/2024

Jeff Chidester, Mark Ericson, Rich Racine & Joseph Costanzo 08-31-24

Jeff Chidester, Mark Ericson, Rich Racine & Joseph Costanzo discuss the upcoming Special Olympics fundraiser, the ‘Heroes Cup’ Baseball Game, happening August 3rd, 2024, at Northeast Dental Dental Stadium in Manchester. 

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