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.

Wednesday, December 20, 202312/20/2023

Jake and TerryAnn Bowen 12-20-23

Jake and TerryAnn Bowen from Manchester Firing Line recommend the best firearms-related Christmas gifts for the women in your life.

Wednesday, December 20, 202312/20/2023

Thom Brueckner 12-20-23

Thom Brueckner of Senior Financial Resources Inc. in Nashua explains why bond yields are falling and the stock market is rising.

Wednesday, December 20, 202312/20/2023

June Trisciani 12-20-23

Manchester Alderman At-Large June Trisciani discusses the latest in the city’s effort to market the closed Hallsville School.

Tuesday, December 19, 202312/19/2023

Gov. Chris Sununu 12-19-23

Gov. Chris Sununu reflects on Monday’s storm damage, says Nikki Haley can win the New Hampshire primary, and she’s now the Republicans’ only shot to nominate someone other than Donald Trump.

Tuesday, December 19, 202312/19/2023

Sheena Bice 12-19-23

Sheena Bice of Forge VFR shares thoughts and tips for helping veterans and first responders get mental health and substance abuse treatment during the holidays.

Tuesday, December 19, 202312/19/2023

Brad Cook 12-19-23

Ballot Law Commission Chairman Brad Cook discusses new voting machines for use in fall of 2024, voter fraud claims, and how the commission tries to determine voter intent on challenged ballots.

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.

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