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 10, 202407/10/2024

AnnMarie Timmins 07-10-24

 New Hampshire Bulletin Reporter AnnMarie Timmins offers an update on the fraud case against casino owner Andy Sanborn.

Tuesday, July 9, 202407/09/2024

Nathan Shrader 07-09-24

New England College Political Science Professor Nathan Shrader, addresses the challenges the Democrats would have trying to move money raised by Biden to another campaign, should he drop out.

Tuesday, July 9, 202407/09/2024

Michael Graham 07-09-24

Michael Graham from New Hampshire Journal offers his thoughts on the July 8th debate between the candidates running in the 2nd Congressional District and offers a preview of the 1st Congressional Debate scheduled for July 9th.

Tuesday, July 9, 202407/09/2024

Damien Fisher 07-09-24

InDepth reporter Damien Fisher, discusses his observations following the 2nd Congressional District debate on July 8th and also shares details of his recent historical article on General John Stark, the father of New Hampshire’s state motto.

Tuesday, July 9, 202407/09/2024

Thom Brueckner 07-09-24

Thom Brueckner of Senior Financial Resources Inc. in Nashua and host of Retirement Intelligence on WFEA sheds some light on the importance of establishing a solid relationship with female clients early and how his team’s approach to building relationships differs from other financial investment companies.

Tuesday, July 9, 202407/09/2024

Jamie Yates 07-09-24

Jamie Yates, Assistant Vice President for Community Development at Service Credit Union, shares how companies and non-profits should approach their community outreach.

Monday, July 8, 202407/08/2024

Mayor Jay Ruais 07-08-24

Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais joins us for our monthly ‘Monday with the Mayor’ segment and provides updates on last week’s counterfeit drug bust, the recent changes to the homeless ordinance, and the pending Elm Street project.

Monday, July 8, 202407/08/2024

Emily Brooks 07-08-24

Emily Brooks, reporter for the Hill talks about the general mood of congressional members regarding Biden’s post-debate concerns and reviews her recent article about the Heritage 2025 project.

Monday, July 8, 202407/08/2024

Tom Raffio 07-08-24

Northeast Delta Dental President and CEO Tom Raffio offers an update on crucial outreach programs focusing on Medicaid Dental benefits and oral healthcare for struggling vets.

Monday, July 8, 202407/08/2024

Professor John Lappie 07-08-24

Plymouth State University Political Science Professor John Lappie, addresses the challenges Democrats would face if Biden dropped out of the race. Lappie also reviews some of the ramifications that local communities will contend with after the Supreme Court decision on homelessness.

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