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.

Tuesday, June 20, 202306/20/2023

Ted Kitchens & Courtney Goff 06-20-23

Manchester-Boston Regional Airport Director Ted Kitchens and Avelo Airlines Communications Manager Courtney Goff discuss Avelo’s new direct flight from Manchester to Raleigh, N.C.

Monday, June 19, 202306/19/2023

Drew and Suburban Steve 06-19-23

Drew and Suburban Steve see if Random Fifth Grader can tell the difference between real historical military events and fake ones.

Monday, June 19, 202306/19/2023

John Coughlin 06-19-23

Hillsborough County Attorney John Coughlin says illegal drug trafficking is driving a lot of his office’s prosecutions, and Manchester’s approach needs to change.

Monday, June 19, 202306/19/2023

Wayne Lesperance 06-19-23

New England College President Wayne Lesperance discusses NEC’s new football team and Trump’s dominance so far in 2024 presidential primary polling.

Monday, June 19, 202306/19/2023

Jeff Jacoby 06-19-23

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby connects the Unabomber and Whitey Bulger, and reports on a survey finding that a lot of young people would be OK with government surveillance in their own homes.

Friday, June 16, 202306/16/2023

Mayor Francis Suarez 06-16-23

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez calls in for a quick chat about why he jumped into the 2024 presidential race.

Friday, June 16, 202306/16/2023

Patrick McShane 06-16-23

Patrick McShane, author of Five Days with Dad, says take the opportunity now to talk with your parents and gather their stories.

Friday, June 16, 202306/16/2023

Damien Fisher 06-16-23

Damien Fisher, father of 10, gives Father’s Day advice.

Thursday, June 15, 202306/15/2023

Sean VanAnglen 06-15-23

Following a recent op-ed published in the Union Leader, Sean VanAnglen of Merrimack talks about why he feels it’s time for Republican voters to move on from Donald Trump.

Thursday, June 15, 202306/15/2023

Maureen Belanger 06-15-23

New Hampshire Insurance Department Chief Examiner Maureen Belanger talks about the challenges that come with making sure Insurance companies are following the latest laws and regulations. 

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