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 19, 202307/19/2023

Thom Brueckner 07-19-23

Thom Brueckner of Senior Financial Resources Inc. offers some insight on how to make sense of recent market activity. 

Tuesday, July 18, 202307/18/2023

Gov.Chris Sununu 07-18-23

Gov.Sununu talks about Monday’s No Labels event, and why he feels Granite State residents may end up agreeing with their policies. and why he feels it’s still too early to announce if he’ll seek another term.

Tuesday, July 18, 202307/18/2023

June Trisciani 07-18-23

Alderman-At- Large and Mayoral candidate June Trisciani talks about why she feels she’s a good fit for the corner office and offers some insight into the recent news that plans to convert the Hallsville School into a mixed-use community center have been scrapped.

Tuesday, July 18, 202307/18/2023

Thom Brueckner 07-18-23

Thom Brueckner of Senior Financial Resources Inc. talks about how his firm keeps a watchful eye on their client’s best interest, especially when dealing with things like the passing of the more financially astute spouse and adult children, who more often than not can complicate things without even realizing it.

Tuesday, July 18, 202307/18/2023

Ben Chavis 07-18-23

Former NAACP CEO Dr.Ben Chavis talks about Monday’s No Labels event held at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics.

Monday, July 17, 202307/17/2023

Jeff Jacoby 07-17-23

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby says California Gov. Gavin Newsom is taking the right approach to pushing his bad gun control ideas, and Cambridge, Mass., will hurt minority children by eliminating advanced math classes.

Monday, July 17, 202307/17/2023

Ted Kitchens 07-17-23

Manchester-Boston Regional Airport Director Ted Kitchens responds to the airport being named by Travel & Leisure magazine readers as their favorite domestic airport.

Friday, July 14, 202307/14/2023

James Pindell 07-14-23

Boston Globe political reporter James Pindell explains how both parties are trying to fix their own presidential primary problems.

Friday, July 14, 202307/14/2023

President Brian Bicknell 07-14-23

Manchester Community College President Brian Bicknell explains the new Promise Program to cover costs for lower-income students.

Friday, July 14, 202307/14/2023

Thomas Zeitzoff 07-14-23

American University Professor Thomas Zeitzoff discusses his new book, “Nasty Politics.”

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