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.

Thursday, July 20, 202307/20/2023

Wayne Lesperance 07-20-23

President of New England College and Political Science Professor Wayne Lesperance talks about how the political landscape in New Hampshire will change following word that Gov. Chris Sununu won’t seek reelection. 

Thursday, July 20, 202307/20/2023

Chuck Morse 07-20-23

Following news that Gov. Chris Sununu won’t be seeking a fifth term; former Senate President Chuck Morse talks about his campaign for Governor and the positive impact Sununu has had on the state. 

Thursday, July 20, 202307/20/2023

Christopher Clauss 07-20-23

Marlborough Science teacher Christopher Clauss talks about his two-week journey aboard the E/V Nautilus as the crew works to fill in gaps in seabed mapping.

Thursday, July 20, 202307/20/2023

Andy Smith 07-20-23

Andy Smith of the UNH Survey Center breaks down the latest poll that has President Joe Biden leading among Democratic voters and why it’s not actually helping his campaign.

Wednesday, July 19, 202307/19/2023

Barry Glennon 07-19-23

Barry Glennon Director of New Hampshire’s Bureau of Securities Regulation talks about the latest scam known as “Pig Butchering” and what signs folks should be on the lookout for.

Wednesday, July 19, 202307/19/2023

Jodie Nazaka 07-19-22

Manchester’s Economic Development Director Jodie Nazaka explains why the city is looking into possibly adopting a statute that would allow the city to establish a Tax Increment Financing District which could help foster new economic development.

Wednesday, July 19, 202307/19/2023

Andy Smith 07-19-23

Andy Smith sheds some light on the latest poll from the UNH Survey Center that shows former President Donald Trump leading among Republican voters. 

Wednesday, July 19, 202307/19/2023

Thom Brueckner 07-19-23

Thom Brueckner of Senior Financial Resources Inc. offers some insight on how to make sense of recent market activity. 

Tuesday, July 18, 202307/18/2023

Gov.Chris Sununu 07-18-23

Gov.Sununu talks about Monday’s No Labels event, and why he feels Granite State residents may end up agreeing with their policies. and why he feels it’s still too early to announce if he’ll seek another term.

Tuesday, July 18, 202307/18/2023

June Trisciani 07-18-23

Alderman-At- Large and Mayoral candidate June Trisciani talks about why she feels she’s a good fit for the corner office and offers some insight into the recent news that plans to convert the Hallsville School into a mixed-use community center have been scrapped.

Recent Headlines

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4 Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies

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Four centrist Republicans broke with Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday and signed onto a Democratic-led petition that will force a House vote on extending for three years an enhanced pandemic-era subsidy that lowers health insurance costs for millions of Americans.

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Authorities knocked on doors Monday searching for any video there might be of the Brown University gunman, who could be seen in grainy footage walking away from the weekend attack that killed two students and wounded nine others.

2 days ago in National

Authorities say they will release person of interest detained in Brown University shooting

A person of interest detained after a Brown University shooting that killed two students and injured nine will be released after law enforcement authorities determined there was no basis to keep the individual in custody, officials said Sunday night.

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Days of torrential rain in Washington state caused historic floods that have stranded families on rooftops, washed over bridges and ripped at least two homes from their foundations, and experts warned that even more flooding expected Friday could be catastrophic.

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Tariffs have cost U.S. households $1,200 each since Trump returned to the White House, Democrats say

Sweeping taxes on imports have cost the average American household nearly $1,200 since Donald Trump returned to the White House this year, according to calculations by Democrats on Congress' Joint Economic Committee.