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.

Thursday, July 20, 202307/20/2023

Andy Smith 07-20-23

Andy Smith of the UNH Survey Center breaks down the latest poll that has President Joe Biden leading among Democratic voters and why it’s not actually helping his campaign.

Wednesday, July 19, 202307/19/2023

Barry Glennon 07-19-23

Barry Glennon Director of New Hampshire’s Bureau of Securities Regulation talks about the latest scam known as “Pig Butchering” and what signs folks should be on the lookout for.

Wednesday, July 19, 202307/19/2023

Jodie Nazaka 07-19-22

Manchester’s Economic Development Director Jodie Nazaka explains why the city is looking into possibly adopting a statute that would allow the city to establish a Tax Increment Financing District which could help foster new economic development.

Wednesday, July 19, 202307/19/2023

Andy Smith 07-19-23

Andy Smith sheds some light on the latest poll from the UNH Survey Center that shows former President Donald Trump leading among Republican voters. 

Wednesday, July 19, 202307/19/2023

Thom Brueckner 07-19-23

Thom Brueckner of Senior Financial Resources Inc. offers some insight on how to make sense of recent market activity. 

Tuesday, July 18, 202307/18/2023

Gov.Chris Sununu 07-18-23

Gov.Sununu talks about Monday’s No Labels event, and why he feels Granite State residents may end up agreeing with their policies. and why he feels it’s still too early to announce if he’ll seek another term.

Tuesday, July 18, 202307/18/2023

June Trisciani 07-18-23

Alderman-At- Large and Mayoral candidate June Trisciani talks about why she feels she’s a good fit for the corner office and offers some insight into the recent news that plans to convert the Hallsville School into a mixed-use community center have been scrapped.

Tuesday, July 18, 202307/18/2023

Thom Brueckner 07-18-23

Thom Brueckner of Senior Financial Resources Inc. talks about how his firm keeps a watchful eye on their client’s best interest, especially when dealing with things like the passing of the more financially astute spouse and adult children, who more often than not can complicate things without even realizing it.

Tuesday, July 18, 202307/18/2023

Ben Chavis 07-18-23

Former NAACP CEO Dr.Ben Chavis talks about Monday’s No Labels event held at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics.

Monday, July 17, 202307/17/2023

Jeff Jacoby 07-17-23

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby says California Gov. Gavin Newsom is taking the right approach to pushing his bad gun control ideas, and Cambridge, Mass., will hurt minority children by eliminating advanced math classes.

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