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, July 24, 202407/24/2024

State Sen. Dan Innis 07-24-24

State Sen. Dan Innis discusses Kamala Harris’s emergence as the potential Democratic presidential nominee. The Senator also offers a counter point to Gov. Sununu’s position on the vetoing of a piece of transgender legislation.

Wednesday, July 24, 202407/24/2024

Dennis Goulet 07-24-24

Commissioner of New Hampshire’s Department of Information Technolgy Dennis Goulet provides an update on the outage caused by Crowd Strike.

Wednesday, July 24, 202407/24/2024

Drew Cline 07-24-24

Drew Cline from the Josiah Bartlett’s Center for Public Policy discusses a recent Saint Anselm Poll that indicates housing availability is a top issue. 

Wednesday, July 24, 202407/24/2024

AnnMarie Timmins 07-24-24

AnnMarie Timmins of the New Hampshire Bulletin shares her latest article about funding owed to NH daycare services and the delay in distributing those funds.

Tuesday, July 23, 202407/23/2024

Gov. Chris Sununu 07-23-24

Governor Chris Sununu offers his thoughts on the Harris campaign and who she should consider as her running mate. The governor also explains the reason for signing and vetoing the current crop of bills that address trans-dysphoria.

Tuesday, July 23, 202407/23/2024

Chief Allen Aldenberg 07-23-24

Manchester Police Chief Allen Aldenberg discusses the key to ensuring the safety of high-profile dignitaries while traveling in New Hampshire. The Chief also explains the swift transition from Park Rangers to Community Police Officers to patrol parks and recreational areas.

Tuesday, July 23, 202407/23/2024

Damien Fisher 07-23-24

InDepthNH Reporter Damien Fisher explains ‘Laurie’s List’ as it relates to law enforcement officers in New Hampshire and provides an update on the over 1,000 cases related to NH’s YDC.

Tuesday, July 23, 202407/23/2024

Nathan Shrader 07-23-24

NEC Professor Nathan Shrader discusses how the Democrats and Republicans have to ‘reset their campaigns’ now that President Biden has withdrawn from the Presidential Race.

Monday, July 22, 202407/22/2024

Jeff Chidester 07-22-24

Jeff reviews the latest coverage of President Biden’s decision not to seek re-election.

Monday, July 22, 202407/22/2024

Amanda Woods 07-22-24

Wiggly Bridge Distillery’s Amanda Woods discusses the realities of running a family business and shares the Company’s signature recipe, ‘The Old Man’ as part of WFEA’s Small Business Spotlight.

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