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, August 9, 202308/09/2023

Thom Brueckner 08-09-23

Thom Brueckner of Senior Financial Resources Inc. in Nashua says the downgrade of the U.S. government’s credit rating was overdue and there’s a financial reckoning coming.

Wednesday, August 9, 202308/09/2023

Alicia Preston Xanthopoulos 08-09-23

Alicia Preston Xanthopoulos watched the women’s World Cup and says the U.S. team lost by playing selfishly and lost fans by lecturing them on woke politics.

Wednesday, August 9, 202308/09/2023

Juliette Buell 08-09-23

Juliette Buell, owner of Live Free Refillery, explains why she opened New Hampshire’s first no-waste grocery store in Bedford.

Wednesday, August 9, 202308/09/2023

Executive Councilor Janet Stevens 08-08-23

Executive Councilor Janet Stevens says a critical supply shortage is slowing down apartment construction in New Hampshire.

Wednesday, August 9, 202308/09/2023

Gov. Chris Sununu 08-09-23

Gov. Chris Sununu responds to Trump’s taunts at his Windham event and says Massachusetts is paying the price for the unsecured U.S. border.

Tuesday, August 8, 202308/08/2023

June Trisciani 08-08-23

At-large Alderman June Trisciani discusses homelessness in Manchester and the future of the Hallsville School.

Tuesday, August 8, 202308/08/2023

Scott Brown 08-08-23

Former Ambassador Scott Brown says the Biden Administration is targeting U.S. tech companies that are already facing huge pressure from China.

Tuesday, August 8, 202308/08/2023

Maura McCann 08-08-23

Maura McCann of the N.H. Lottery Commission on the recent string of billion-dollar jackpots and what that does to the state budget.

Monday, August 7, 202308/07/2023

Jeff Jacoby 08-07-23

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby points out that the NAACP in Oakland, Calif., is pushing back against progressive policing policies as progressives in Massachusetts push to end life without parole.

Monday, August 7, 202308/07/2023

Pat Long 08-07-23

Manchester Ward 3 Alderman Pat Long says the city’s ordinance requiring an open shelter bed before removing campers from city property has to change.

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