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.
Friday, February 16, 202402/16/2024
James Dean 02-16-24
UNH President Jim Dean gives an update on the state of the university and says demographic decline mean the university will look very different in a decade.
Friday, February 16, 202402/16/2024
Professor John Lappie 02-16-24
Plymouth State University political scientist John Lappie wraps up the week’s political news with observations on the Mayorkas impeachment, Trump trials and border crisis.
Thursday, February 15, 202402/15/2024
Josh Hilliard 02-15-24
Josh Hilliard, enforcement counsel for the New Hampshire Insurance Department, warns consumers to read the fine print when offered a deal that sounds too good to be true.
Thursday, February 15, 202402/15/2024
Alicia Preston Xanthopoulos 02-15-24
Alicia Preston Xanthopoulos went car shopping and got lowballed for her trade-in, until her husband took over the negotiating.
Thursday, February 15, 202402/15/2024
Andy Sylvia 02-15-24
Manchester InkLink reporter Andy Sylvia reviews the mayor’s State of the City address and the discussion of the city school budget this week.
Thursday, February 15, 202402/15/2024
Jennifer Gillis 02-15-24
Manchester School District Superintendent Jenn Gillis discusses the district’s proposed $232 million budget for fiscal year 2025, why the district is hiring more teachers, and what it’s doing about student absences.
Thursday, February 15, 202402/15/2024
Mayor Jay Ruais 02-15-24
Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais reviews his agenda for 2024 and tells city residents to hold him accountable for getting results.
Thursday, February 15, 202402/15/2024
Bo Butler 02-15-24
Londonderry Fire Chief Bo Butler details how the department has adjusted its services to handle an increase in service calls for senior citizens.
Wednesday, February 14, 202402/14/2024
Rep. Jason Janvrin 02-14-24
Rep. Jason Janvrin says credit card companies shouldn’t be able to track gun and ammo purchases in New Hampshire.
Wednesday, February 14, 202402/14/2024
Sue Hankard 02-14-24
Sue Hankard of Bare Paws Rescue of Gilford tells the story of Kermit, her hairless dog featured in this year’s Puppy Bowl, and what it’s like to run a rescue focused exclusively on hairless dogs.
