The WFEA Morning Update
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.
Tuesday, April 23, 202404/23/2024
Constantine Maroulis 04-23-24
Singer Constantine Maroulis recounts the drama of being on stage at the Flying Monkey on Saturday night when a fire broke out next door and he had to stop the show and evacuate hundreds of fans.
Tuesday, April 23, 202404/23/2024
Jason Osborne 04-23-24
House Majority Leader Jason Osborne says that if Massachusetts put up toll booths at the state line, New Hampshire should stay open for Massachusetts business because it benefits our economy.
Monday, April 22, 202404/22/2024
Jeff Jacoby 04-22-24
Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby says it’s a dangerous time to be a Jewish student at an elite American college, and the PBS documentary on Bill Buckley is mostly fine but has some very bad takes.
Monday, April 22, 202404/22/2024
Lisa Linowes 04-22-24
Lisa Linowes of Wind Action breaks down the many problems with state efforts to go to “net zero” emissions.
Monday, April 22, 202404/22/2024
Chris Thompson 04-22-24
Union Leader business columnist Chris Thompson gives advice for how to approach both work and life.
Monday, April 22, 202404/22/2024
Chris Stawasz 04-22-24
Chris Stawasz of American Medical Response says ambulance providers need some relief from patients who don’t pay their bills.
Monday, April 22, 202404/22/2024
Wayne Lesperance 04-22-24
New England College President Wayne Lesperance says we’re going to hear a lot about abortion and the border from now through the November election.
Friday, April 19, 202404/19/2024
Karl Zahn 04-19-24
Drew and Karl Zahn wonder if it would be better to be eaten by sharks or cannibals, and what kind of restaurant Joe Biden’s uncle would open.
Friday, April 19, 202404/19/2024
Will Stewart 04-19-24
Will Stewart of Stay, Work, Play says New Hampshire’s young adults report being frustrated with the high cost of housing and childcare.
Friday, April 19, 202404/19/2024
Mitchell Scacchi 04-19-24
Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy analyst Mitchell Scacchi discusses his report which found that local spending on Manchester Transit Authority rose by 38% in the last decade as ridership fell by 38%.
