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.

Monday, September 25, 202309/25/2023

Jeff Rapsis 09-25-23

Jeff Rapsis of the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire is looking to partner with another high school for the museum’s airplane building program.

Thursday, September 21, 202309/21/2023

James Pindell 09-21-23

Boston Globe columnist and NBC News Political contributor James Pindell talks about the rivalry between the Granite State and Iowa.

Thursday, September 21, 202309/21/2023

Travis Landry 09-21-23

Travis Landry, Director of Pop Culture at Bruneau & Co Auctioneers explains why you should of probably of kept all those toys and records from your youth. 

Thursday, September 21, 202309/21/2023

Deputy Insurance Commissioner D.J. Bettencourt 09-21-23

Deputy Insurance Commissioner D.J. Bettencourt talks about the State Insurance Department’s Consumer Services Division.

Thursday, September 21, 202309/21/2023

Don Kreis 09-21-23

Consumer Advocate Don Kreis talks about a recent letter he co-authored to ISO News England asking the company to lower its cost for rate payers in the Granite State.

Wednesday, September 20, 202309/20/2023

Joel Bohy 09-20-23

Joel Bohy of Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers offers his insight on antique Arms & Militaria ahead of WFEA’s Antiques Appraisal Event.

Wednesday, September 20, 202309/20/2023

Wayne Lesperance 09-20-23

President and Political Science Professor at New England College Wayne Lesperance talks about how the school is working diligently on its football program and the “buzz” over whether or not New Hampshire’s primary is being eclipsed by Iowa.

Wednesday, September 20, 202309/20/2023

Neil Levesque 09-20-23

Neil Levesque Director, of the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College on why New Hampshire’s First in the Nation Primary matters and why the Institue has never been this busy.

Wednesday, September 20, 202309/20/2023

Karl Zahn 09-20-23

Karl shares his thoughts on the Writer’s strike, and why he has a problem with striking in general.

Tuesday, September 19, 202309/19/2023

Jake & TerryAnn Bowen 09-19-23

Jake and Terry Ann Bowen, owners of Manchester Firing Line talk about firearms appraisals and making a gun rage a welcoming place for everyone.

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