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, July 11, 202407/11/2024

Andy Sylvia 07-11-24

Andy Sylvia provides an update on the Manchester School District’s recent policy meeting regarding Ward 12 and the Beech Street School location.

Thursday, July 11, 202407/11/2024

Bill Alexander 07-11-24

Bill Alexander, CEO of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund discusses the release of the 2024 mid-year Law Enforcement Fatalities Report.

Thursday, July 11, 202407/11/2024

Nicole Silverio 07-11-24

Nicole Silverio, the Daily Caller’s expert media reporter, shares some of the key political stories they’ve focused on this week.

Thursday, July 11, 202407/11/2024

Kathy Sullivan 07-11-24

Kathy Sullivan, former New Hampshire Democratic Party Chair and National Committeewoman explains her support for President Biden and why she said ”suck it up buttercup.”

Thursday, July 11, 202407/11/2024

Ginny Gentles 07-11-24

Ginny Gentles, Director of the Education Freedom Center, talks about national efforts that negatively and positively affect local education. 

Thursday, July 11, 202407/11/2024

Joelle Renstrom 07-11-24

Joelle Renstrom, a Senior lecturer in Rhetoric at Boston University, shares the results of an experiment she performed on her students, which involved cell phones in the classroom. 

Wednesday, July 10, 202407/10/2024

Jeff Chidester, Parick Ives, Sean Karkos, Chrales Tucker & Dr. Jeff Czarnec 07-10-24

WFEA’s Jeff Chidester is joined by Hillsborough County Attorneys Parick Ives, Sean Karkos, Civil Rights Attorney Charles Tucker, and former police officer and professor Dr. Jeff Czarnec to talk about your civil rights, particularly during a traffic stop.

Wednesday, July 10, 202407/10/2024

Thom Brueckner 07-10-24

Thom Brueckner of Senior Financial Resources Inc. in Nashua provides insight into recent market activities, the June jobs report, and talks about the importance of having a strong financial advisor relationship for investors. 

Wednesday, July 10, 202407/10/2024

State Sen. Dan Innis 07-10-24

State Sen. Dan Innis offers an update from a legislative leadership conference he’s attending in Connecticut. Innis also expresses his support for the recent Relentless v. Department of Commerce (Chevron) Supreme Court case.

Wednesday, July 10, 202407/10/2024

Drew Cline 07-10-24

Drew Cline expresses his concern that the issues with the Biden candidacy have exposed a weakness within both major political parties. 

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