The WFEA Morning Update
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, December 7, 202312/07/2023
Adrienne Beloin 12-07-23
Manchester Director of Housing Stability Adrienne Beloin discusses the city’s loss of Gatehouse Treatment as a service provider for those with substance abuse issues.
Thursday, December 7, 202312/07/2023
Andy Sylvia 12-07-23
Manchester Ink Link reporter Andy Sylvia covers the city’s approval of the first phase of school bonding, and the sale of the New Hampshire Fisher Cats.
Wednesday, December 6, 202312/06/2023
Pete McNamara 12-06-23
Pete McNamara, executive director of the Manchester Animal Shelter, gives advice for adopting pets for the holidays and says the shelter is dealing with a lot of surrenders now and can use more foster families.
Wednesday, December 6, 202312/06/2023
Lucinda Dickens Hawksley 12-06-23
Lucinda Dickens Hawksley, great great great granddaughter of Charles Dickens, previews her show in Jeffrey on Dec. 7 and shares her insights on what makes “A Christmas Carol” such a timeless tale.
Wednesday, December 6, 202312/06/2023
Brian Dobson 12-06-23
Brian Dobson, owner of Bert’s Beer & Wine in Manchester, shares craft beer and curated wine gift tips and previews some new winter releases.
Wednesday, December 6, 202312/06/2023
Thom Brueckner 12-06-23
Thom Brueckner, CEO of Senior Financial Resources Inc. in Nashua says the Federal Reserve doesn’t have to cut rates anytime soon and warns that high rates and a slowing economy are not out of the question.
Wednesday, December 6, 202312/06/2023
Michael Neis 12-06-23
New Hampshire Fisher Cats General Manager Michael Neis discusses the team’s sale to Diamond Baseball Holdings and what that means for baseball fans in New Hampshire.
Tuesday, December 5, 202312/05/2023
Jen Meyer & Ashley Martin 12-05-23
Jen Meyer and Ashley Martin of The Moore Center in Manchester explain how some families can qualify for their Kinship Program that pays family members to stay home to care for relatives who might otherwise go to a long-term care facility.
Tuesday, December 5, 202312/05/2023
Jeff Jacoby 12-05-23
Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby discusses anti-Semitism in the U.S. and the legally suspect tobacco sales ban in Brookline, Mass.
Tuesday, December 5, 202312/05/2023
State Sen. Tim Lang 12-05-23
State Sen. Tim Lang explains why the marijuana study commission he chaired did not make a recommendation of whether the state should legalize or not.
