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.

Friday, July 7, 202307/07/2023

Pranati Kuchimanchi 07-07-23

Pranity Kuchimanchi, medication system and operations lead clinical pharmacist at Dartmouth Health, describes the process of switching to robots to deliver medication at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.

Friday, July 7, 202307/07/2023

Kaz Grala 07-07-23

NASCAR Xfinity Series driver and Boston native Kaz Grala talks about winning his first race at age 14 in North Carolina, whether Southerners believe he’s really a NASCAR driver, and how he’s preparing for the July 15 race in Loudon.

Thursday, July 6, 202307/06/2023

Jay Ruais 07-06-23

Jay Ruais, Republican candidate for mayor of Manchester, says the city needs a more comprehensive, aggressive approach to combatting drug overdoses.

Thursday, July 6, 202307/06/2023

Ashley Stokes 07-06-23

Ashley Stokes, director of marine mammal rescue at the Seacoast Science Center, discusses sharks off the N.H. coast and whether swimmers should be concerned this summer.

Thursday, July 6, 202307/06/2023

Avi Loeb 07-06-23

Harvard astronomy professor Avi Loeb says he’s found the first confirmed interstellar material on earth, which might be a sign of extraterrestrial life.

Wednesday, July 5, 202307/05/2023

Thom Brueckner 07-05-23

Thom Brueckner of Senior Financial Resources Inc talks about what investors are going to be looking for when the Fed releases the details of its most recent meeting.

Wednesday, July 5, 202307/05/2023

Robert Addie 07-05-23

Portsmouth builder and veteran Robert Addie tells of a recent aid trip to Urkaine in which he and other volunteers had to deal with Russian artillery fire.

Wednesday, July 5, 202307/05/2023

Gov. Doug Burgum 07-05-23

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum says foreign policy begins with energy policy and recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions were rightly decided.

Wednesday, July 5, 202307/05/2023

David Coe 07-05-23

Climate data scientist David Coe says we should expect more rain this month, and he blames Texas.

Monday, July 3, 202307/03/2023

State Rep. Wendy Thomas 07-03-23

State Rep. Wendy Thomas says New Hampshire should legalize marijuana and legislators are moving in that direction.

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