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, March 26, 202403/26/2024

Rep. Katy Peternel 03-26-24

Rep. Katy Peternel explains why she opposes the assisted suicide legislation that passed the House in March.

Tuesday, March 26, 202403/26/2024

State Rep. Glenn Cordelli 03-26-24

Rep. Glenn Cordelli discusses his bill to improve literacy education in New Hampshire.

Monday, March 25, 202403/25/2024

Jeff Jacoby 03-25-24

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby hits the media and partisans on both sides for misrepresenting what public officials say, and marvels at the anti-Americanism of Bernie Sanders’ foreign policy.

Monday, March 25, 202403/25/2024

Desmond Holman 03-25-24

Desmond Holman, owner of Daw Kun Thai restaurant in Manchester, discusses the challenges of running a small, local restaurant in a time of high inflation and labor shortages.

Monday, March 25, 202403/25/2024

State Rep. Marjorie Smith 03-25-24

State Rep. Marjorie Smith discusses her bill to legalize assisted suicide in New Hampshire.

Monday, March 25, 202403/25/2024

State Sen. Lou D’Allesandro 03-25-24

State Sen. Lou D’Allesandro talks about his bill to crack down on people who abuse sports referees.

Friday, March 22, 202403/22/2024

Mayor Jay Ruais 03-22-24

Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais talks about controlling disruptions during public meetings, including a possible ban on flags and banners, progress on homelessness and more.

Friday, March 22, 202403/22/2024

Chief Allen Aldenberg 03-22-24

Manchester Police Chief Allen Aldenberg reviews the department’s 2023 annual report, which shows drops in overall crime, and discusses the department’s recruitment challenges.

Friday, March 22, 202403/22/2024

Susan Stearns 03-22-24

Susan Stearns of NAMI-NH discusses how to keep guns from those who’ve been involuntarily committed for psychological services and previews their March conference.

Friday, March 22, 202403/22/2024

Kate Mikol 03-22-24

Bedford High School senior Kate Mikol tells the story of her non-profit group, Fueled by Kids, which feeds more than 1,000 Manchester students every weekend.

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