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, May 1, 202305/01/2023

Executive Councilor Janet Stevens 05-01-23

Executive Councilor Janet Stevens talks about a 15 million dollar grant the Executive Council recently approved which will be used to help address the state’s on-going mental health crisis. 

Monday, May 1, 202305/01/2023

Jeff Jacoby 05-01-23

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby talks about his recent column on mortgage fees and how new rule put in place by the Biden Administration will end up hurting those with great credit. 

Monday, May 1, 202305/01/2023

Wayne Lesperance 05-01-23

New England College President Wayne Lesperance talks about the school’s recent townhall forum with Presidential candidate Nikki Haley and how the school is planning for future candidates. 

Wednesday, April 26, 202304/26/2023

Scott Spradling & Brian Bicknell 04-26-23

Guest host Scott Spradling talks with Manchester Community College President Dr.Brian Bicknell about the school’s first year back post pandemic. 

Monday, April 24, 202304/24/2023

Mike Morin & Kevin Flynn 04-24-23

Guest host Mike Morin catches up with old friend Kevin Flynn to talk about Kevin’s latest venture, umpiring baseball games. 

Friday, April 21, 202304/21/2023

Drew and Suburban Steve 04-21-23

Drew and Suburban Steve play Real or Fake Video Game with Random Fifth Grader.

Friday, April 21, 202304/21/2023

Chief Allen Aldenberg 04-21-23

Manchester Police Chief Allen Aldenberg shares the story of the first suspect caught using the city’s new shot spotter technology.

Friday, April 21, 202304/21/2023

Darryl Pitt 04-21-23

Darryl Pitt from the Maine Mineral & Gem Museum says the museum is offering $25,000 to anyone who finds a meteorite of 1 kilogram or larger after April’s meteorite crash in the Maine woods.

Friday, April 21, 202304/21/2023

Chris Cillizza 04-21-23

Chris Cillizza discusses his new book “Power Players: Sports, Politics, and the American Presidency.”

Thursday, April 20, 202304/20/2023

Keith Nyhan 04-20-23

N.H. Insurance Department Consumer Services Director Keith Nyhan explains how the department monitors insurers for financial solvency and gives tips for consumers who have problems with an insurer.

Recent Headlines

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Ex-Trump national security adviser Bolton charged with storing and sharing classified information

John Bolton, who served as national security adviser to President Donald Trump during his first term and later became a vocal critic of the Republican leader, was charged Thursday with storing top secret records at home and sharing with relatives diary-like notes about his time in government that contained classified information.

5 days ago in National

County judge in Chicago area bars ICE from arresting people at court

Cook County's top judge signed an order barring ICE from arresting people at court. Cook County includes Chicago, which has seen a federal immigration crackdown in recent months.

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Supreme Court takes up GOP-led challenge to Voting Rights Act that could affect control of Congress

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6 days ago in National

Trump honoring Charlie Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom on what would be his 32nd birthday

President Donald Trump on Tuesday is posthumously awarding America's highest civilian honor to Charlie Kirk, the assassinated activist who inspired a generation of young conservatives and helped push the nation's politics further to the right.

6 days ago in National

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