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.
Tuesday, December 19, 202312/19/2023
Nicole Reimer 12-19-23
Nicole Reimer of Granite United Way says there’s a great need for charitable donations in New Hampshire this year.
Tuesday, December 19, 202312/19/2023
Preston Cooper 12-19-23
Preston Cooper of the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity shares three ways states can reform higher education.
Monday, December 18, 202312/18/2023
Secretary of State David Scanlan 12-18-23
New Hampshire Secretary of State David Scanlan says New Hampshire might be using three different ballot counting machines in 2024, but there’s no threat to election integrity as a result.
Monday, December 18, 202312/18/2023
Mayor-Elect Jay Ruais 12-18-23
Manchester Mayor-elect Jay Ruais says Mayor Joyce Craig has been very helpful during the office transition and they’ve got a team in place to move quickly on improving city policies in 2024.
Monday, December 18, 202312/18/2023
Wayne Lesperance 12-18-23
New England College President Wayne Lesperance says Nikki Haley’s surge in New Hampshire is real, but Republican voters here still have a lot of love for Donald Trump.
Monday, December 18, 202312/18/2023
Jeff Jacoby 12-18-23
Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby says Ukraine aid merits approval on its own and the Boston Tea Party’s 250th anniversary is a good opportunity to reconsider the storied event.
Monday, December 18, 202312/18/2023
Greg Moore 12-18-23
Greg Moore of Americans for Prosperity points to New Hampshire’s successful tax cuts as an example of how the economy is improved by good policies, which is a good lesson for President Biden, who has embraced less successful economic policies.
Friday, December 15, 202312/15/2023
Dan Bernard 12-15-23
Dan Bernard of Madco3D in Rochester says 3D-printed homes could help solve New Hampshire’s housing shortage.
Friday, December 15, 202312/15/2023
Jean Matthieu 12-15-23
Manchester businesswoman Jean Matthieu says Donald Trump deserves a second term and is definitely a candidate she’d “have a beer with.”
Friday, December 15, 202312/15/2023
Alderman Joe Kelly Levasseur 12-15-23
Manchester Alderman At-Large Joe Kelly Levasseur discusses Mayor Joyce Craig’s tenure and says next year will be a big one at City Hall.
