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, September 14, 202309/14/2023

Morgan Ortagus 09-14-23

Morgan Ortagus of Polaris National Security says President Biden mishandled the Iran prisoner deal and his recent Asia trip.

Thursday, September 14, 202309/14/2023

AnnMarie Timmins 09-14-23

New Hampshire Bulletin reporter Annmarie Timmins details a huge increase in medical costs for inmates in New Hampshire.

Wednesday, September 13, 202309/13/2023

Thom Brueckner 09-13-23

Thom Brueckner, CEO of Senior Financial Resources Inc., in Nashua talks about the latest Consumer Price Index Report.

Wednesday, September 13, 202309/13/2023

State Rep.Lisa Mazur 09-13-23

State Rep. Lisa Mazur (R) of Goffstown talks about a recent controversy at the local middle school regarding gender pro-nouns and how the matter escalated.

Wednesday, September 13, 202309/13/2023

Karrie Eaton 09-13-23

Karrie Eaton of Granite United Way previews their Day of Caring and offers Drew a lawn chair.

Wednesday, September 13, 202309/13/2023

Robert F. Kennedy Jr 09-13-23

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he’s the progressive alternative to President Biden, he doesn’t know whether 9/11 was orchestrated by the U.S. government, but he does believe the government uses 5G internet service to conduct surveillance on Americans.

Wednesday, September 13, 202309/13/2023

George Skaperdas 09-13-23

George Skaperdas talks up the Glendi festival and explains how to pronounce Greek foods.

Wednesday, September 13, 202309/13/2023

Chris Proulx 09-13-23

Chris Proulx of Double Midnight Comics previews this year’s Granite State Comicon.

Tuesday, September 12, 202309/12/2023

Cassie Hayes 09-12-23

Founders Academy Public Charter School Dean of School Cassie Hayes discusses the school bus shortage, how charter schools can make nimble decisions, and why they offer a classical education option in the city.

Tuesday, September 12, 202309/12/2023

Jim O’Connell 09-12-23

Manchester Board of School Committee Vice Chairman Jim O’Connell says the district didn’t decide to stop bus service to public charter schools, the school bus contractor did.

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