The WFEA Morning Update
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, March 14, 202403/14/2024
Andy Sylvia 03-14-24
Manchester Ink Link reporter Andy Sylvia gives an update on Mayor Jay Ruais’ Ward 11 listening session and developments regarding the Henry Wilson School closure.
Wednesday, March 13, 202403/13/2024
Kathy Sullivan 03-13-24
Former state Democratic Party Chairman Kathy Sullivan says President Biden’s visit to New Hampshire on Monday was good for Biden, and the Democrats’ push against using the term “illegal immigrant” is largely driven by Donald Trump’s rhetoric.
Wednesday, March 13, 202403/13/2024
Peter Somssich 03-13-24
Former state Rep. Peter Somssich of Portsmouth, whose family fled Hungary in 1956, says Americans should support sovereignty for Ukraine.
Wednesday, March 13, 202403/13/2024
State Sen. Tim Lang 03-13-24
State Sen. Tim Lang gives an update on charitable gaming legislation, including his bill to let municipalities get a cut of charitable gaming revenue.
Wednesday, March 13, 202403/13/2024
Christine Fajardo 03-13-24
Manchester Alderman Christine Fajardo gives an update on the Hallsville School RFP as the city moves to find a buyer for the building.
Wednesday, March 13, 202403/13/2024
Gilles Bissonnette 03-13-24
Gilles Bissonnette, legal director of the ACLU-NH, says a bill to allow agencies and municipalities to charge for access to public records will reduce public oversight of government.
Wednesday, March 13, 202403/13/2024
Peter Brennan 03-13-24
Peter Brennan of the New England Convenience Store and Energy Marketers Association says the Brookline, Mass., ban on nicotine sales is a dangerous regulation that might spread nationwide, even into New Hampshire.
Wednesday, March 13, 202403/13/2024
Thom Brueckner 03-13-24
Thom Brueckner, CEO of Senior Financial Resources Inc. in Nashua, says analysts are realizing that initial jobs report numbers are regularly way off, and the risk to regional banks posed by commercial real estate loans is being more widely recognized.
Tuesday, March 12, 202403/12/2024
Gov. Chris Sununu 03-12-24
Gov. Chris Sununu says President Biden has to campaign in New Hampshire because the state is in play in 2024, and Democrats have to stop calling Republicans racist for opposing sanctuary cities and wanting an orderly border.
Tuesday, March 12, 202403/12/2024
Greg Moore 03-12-24
Greg Moore from Americans for Prosperity-NH says President Biden’s visit to New Hampshire can’t erase the effects of Bidenflation that people are feeling.
