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.

Thursday, October 5, 202310/05/2023

Patrick Tufts 10-05-23

Granite United Way CEO Patrick Tufts outlines how the United Way helps local charities achieve their goals and why their fundraising matters so much for local non-profit groups.

Thursday, October 5, 202310/05/2023

Alderman Joe Kelly Levasseur 10-05-23

Manchester Alderman Joe Kelly Levasseur says public outcry gets the credit for the city’s reversal on ending trash pickup for large multi-family apartments and commercial properties.

Wednesday, October 4, 202310/04/2023

Gillian Ball 10-04-23

Gillian Ball from The Sassy Biscuit Company in Dover shares some of their cuisine secrets over biscuits & grits with Drew.

Wednesday, October 4, 202310/04/2023

Secretary of State David Scanlan 10-04-23

New Hampshire Secretary of State David Scanlan says his office is recruiting veterans to become poll workers, and presidential candidates have until October 27th to file for the New Hampshire primary.

Wednesday, October 4, 202310/04/2023

Thom Brueckner 10-04-23

Thom Brueckner, CEO of Senior Financial Resources Inc., in Nashua explains why he thinks the last 3 weeks may have marked the beginning of the long-predicted sell off on Wall Street.

Wednesday, October 4, 202310/04/2023

Hollie Noveletsky 10-04-23

Hollie Noveletsky, CEO of Novel Iron Works, discusses her decision to run for the Republican nomination for Congress in New Hampshire’s First District.

Wednesday, October 4, 202310/04/2023

Isabel Soto 10-04-23

Isabel Soto, policy director for the LIBRE Initiative, says Bidenomics and the broken U.S. immigration system aren’t working for American Hispanics.

Wednesday, October 4, 202310/04/2023

Josh Gibney 10-04-23

Josh Gibney of AAA Travel gives tips for travel planning this fall and winter.

Wednesday, October 4, 202310/04/2023

Maura McCann 10-04-23

Maura McCann with the New Hampshire Lottery Commission chats about the latest $1 billion Power Ball prize.

Tuesday, October 3, 202310/03/2023

Sarah Rothman 10-03-23

Sarah Rothman, Executive Director for the New Hampshire Public Defender’s office talks about how her office is working to meet the demand for court-appointed lawyers. 

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