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.

Friday, February 3, 202302/03/2023

Borja Alvarez de Toledo 02-03-23

Waypoint President & CEO Borja Alvarez de Toledo shares their strategies for helping homeless young adults when the temperature drops to dangerous levels.

Friday, February 3, 202302/03/2023

Mike Rogers 02-03-23

Former Michigan Congressman and FBI agent Mike Rogers on reforming the FBI and the proper U.S. response to the spy balloon.

Friday, February 3, 202302/03/2023

Henry Och 02-03-23

Harbor Care CEO Henry Och on helping homeless veterans during periods of extreme cold.

Thursday, February 2, 202302/02/2023

Gov. Larry Hogan 02-02-23

Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan explains how he’ll decide whether to enter the 2024 Republican presidential primary.

Thursday, February 2, 202302/02/2023

Ross Berry 02-02-23

Manchester state Representative Ross Berry discusses his effort to fix the state’s law on cashless bail.

Thursday, February 2, 202302/02/2023

Rob Roper 02-02-23

Vermont journalist Rob Roper on that state’s Global Warming Solutions Act, which mandates greenhouse gas emissions reductions that are impossible to achieve.

Wednesday, February 1, 202302/01/2023

Keri Rodriguez 02-01-23

Keri Rodriguez from the National Parents Union talks about how she’s coping with the Teacher’s strike in Woburn Massachusetts.

Wednesday, February 1, 202302/01/2023

Chief Allen Aldenberg 02-01-23

Manchester Police Chief Allen Aldenberg shares his insight on a number of topics ranging from Bail Reform legislation, the number of recent shootings to the Homelessness crisis.

Wednesday, February 1, 202302/01/2023

Thomas Brueckner 02-01-23

Thomas Brueckner Chief Executive Officer of Senior Financial Resources, Inc talks about how even the most upbeat and optimistic are becoming skeptical of the Federal Reserve’s ability to create a “soft landing”.

Tuesday, January 31, 202301/31/2023

Ryan Terrell 01-31-23

Drew talks with newly elected Vice chair of the New Hampshire Republican Party Ryan Terrell.

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