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 11, 202309/11/2023

Shannon McCracken-Barber 09-11-23

Shannon McCracken-Barber of Manchester CREATES says project-based learning is the key to preparing kids and teachers for STEM careers of the future.

Friday, September 8, 202309/08/2023

Marc Goldwein 09-08-23

Marc Goldwein from the Committe for a Responsible Federal Budget talks about the increase to the federal deficit.

Friday, September 8, 202309/08/2023

BJ Perry 09-08-23

Self-proclaimed Political Nerd BJ Perry talks about Manchester’s Mayoral primary, New Hampshire’s race for Governor and why his Red books are so important to him.

Friday, September 8, 202309/08/2023

Alicia Preston Xanthopolous 09-08-23

Alicia Preston Xanthopolous says unless he’s convicted former President Donald Trump should remain on New Hampshire’s Primary Ballot. 

Thursday, September 7, 202309/07/2023

Rob Holland 09-07-23

Aerobatic pilot Rob Holland of Nashua discusses his career and the upcoming Thunder over New Hampshire airshow.

Thursday, September 7, 202309/07/2023

Dante Scala 09-07-23

UNH Political Scientist Dante Scala says the New Hampshire primary is changing.

Thursday, September 7, 202309/07/2023

Scott Brown 09-07-23

Scott Brown says Republicans are interested in controlling government spending, not handicapping big corporations.

Thursday, September 7, 202309/07/2023

Alderman Joe Kelly Levasseur 09-07-23

Manchester Alderman Joe Kelly Levasseur says citing homeless people for illegal camping is not cruel and unusual punishment.

Thursday, September 7, 202309/07/2023

Matt Fleming 09-07-23

Hillsborough County Sheriff Deputy Matt Fleming explains how his K-9 partner Niko helps catch child predator suspects.

Thursday, September 7, 202309/07/2023

June Trisciani 09-07-23

Manchester alderman and mayoral candidate June Trisciani talks about her support for a city Department of Housing Stability.

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