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.

Monday, March 18, 202403/18/2024

Secretary of State David Scanlan 03-18-24

Secretary of State David Scanlan says that a bill to allow on-line voter applications will streamline voter registration in New Hampshire without jeopardizing the integrity of the system.

Friday, March 15, 202403/15/2024

State Senate President Jeb Bradley 03-15-24

State Senate President Jeb Bradley says “illegal alien” is a proper legal term, not an insult, and requiring an ID to vote, with no exceptions, is sensible.

Friday, March 15, 202403/15/2024

Professor John Lappie 03-15-24

Plymouth State University political scientist John Lappie says RFK Jr. can be a presidential election spoiler, but his views are so far outside the mainstream that his impact could be muted.

Friday, March 15, 202403/15/2024

Josh Gibney 03-15-24

Josh Gibney of AAA Travel in Manchester discusses Ireland vacation packages for all interests and price points.

Friday, March 15, 202403/15/2024

Denise Brewitt 03-15-24

Denise Brewitt of Trinity High School says the new St. Joseph’s Jr. High will be open this fall and is taking new students.

Friday, March 15, 202403/15/2024

John Clayton 03-15-24

John Clayton discusses Manchester’s Irish heritage.

Friday, March 15, 202403/15/2024

Andrew Chisholm 03-15-24

Andrew Chisholm of the New Hampshire Maple Producers Association shares the association’s new interactive Maple Weekend map featuring producers who are boiling on Maple Weekend.

Thursday, March 14, 202403/14/2024

Darah Flanagan& Mark Roy 03-14-24

Darah Flanagan of Irish export promoter Bord Bia and Mark Roy of the N.H. Liquor Commission talk about the growth of Irish whiskey and the new offerings you can get in New Hampshire.

Thursday, March 14, 202403/14/2024

Executive Councilor Joe Kenney 03-14-24

Executive Councilor Joe Kenney talks about increased state funding for northern border security.

Thursday, March 14, 202403/14/2024

Chris Stinson & Amy Greene 03-14-24

Chris Stinson and Amy Greene of Live Free or Die Films share Oscar stories and tales of building a movie industry in New Hampshire.

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After a two-month absence sparked by her 84-year-old mother's apparent abduction, Savannah Guthrie will return to NBC's "Today" show next month, saying in an interview that aired Friday "joy will be my protest."

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Federal immigration agents seen at Atlanta airport after Trump order amid during partial shutdown

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