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, February 27, 202402/27/2024

Denis Goulet 02-27-24

New Hampshire Department of Information Technology Commissioner Denis Goulet outlines the state’s cyber security response plan and says the withdrawn guidance on language sensitivity should not have been issued.

Tuesday, February 27, 202402/27/2024

Jon Beam 02-27-24

Jon Beam, CEO and co-founder of Rogue Space Systems in Gilford, says that private companies successfully putting a lander on the moon is a big deal and shows that space is the next economic frontier.

Tuesday, February 27, 202402/27/2024

Chris Ager 02-27-24

New Hampshire Republican Party Chairman Chris Ager says the RNC will have to spend resources to support down-ballot candidates, rather than spend everything on the presidential race, and the creation of a new Republican women’s group is good for the party.

Tuesday, February 27, 202402/27/2024

Jessyca Keeler 02-27-24

Jessyca Keeler of Ski NH says there are some deals to be had on school vacation week, and the conditions are good.

Tuesday, February 27, 202402/27/2024

Executive Councilor Joe Kenney 02-27-24

Executive Councilor Joe Kenney says the state needs more oversight of snowmobile rentals after several crashes this year.

Tuesday, February 27, 202402/27/2024

Gov. Chris Sununu 02-27-24

Gov. Chris Sununu says the border crisis is a failure of leadership, and Nikki Haley will not run as a third-party candidate for president, but if she did he’d vote for the Republican nominee.

Monday, February 26, 202402/26/2024

Chuck Morse 02-26-24

Former state Senate President Chuck Morse, running for the Republican nomination for governor, discusses immigration, marijuana legalization, and the expansion of Educational Freedom Accounts.

Monday, February 26, 202402/26/2024

State Rep. Erica Layon 02-26-24

State Rep. Erica Layon discusses the House passage of this year’s recreational marijuana bill and its defeat of a minimum wage bill.

Monday, February 26, 202402/26/2024

Mayor Jay Ruais 02-26-24

Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais explains what happened during the protest at last week’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting, and discusses the city’s marketing study.

Monday, February 26, 202402/26/2024

Chief Allen Aldenberg 02-26-24

Manchester Police Chief Allen Aldenberg gives his take on the Adam Montgomery verdict and the ongoing search for Harmony Montgomery’s remains.

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