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.

Wednesday, December 21, 202212/21/2022

John Broderick 12-21-22

Former NH Chief Justice John Broderick says young people need unstructured play time, family time, and less time on screens to reduce anxiety, stress and mental health issues.

Tuesday, December 20, 202212/20/2022

Mike Morin 12-20-22

Author and seasoned Radio personality Mike Morin talks about his new book If These Walls Could Talk which covers the 100-year history of Manchester’s Red Arrow Diner. 

Tuesday, December 20, 202212/20/2022

Tim Soucy 12-20-22

Tim Soucy from Catholic Medical Center talks about their Mobile Health Care Unit, and how it’s being used to help Manchester’s Homeless population. 

Monday, December 19, 202212/19/2022

Daniel Carberg 12-19-22

Daniel Carberg, chairman of the music department at Keene State, discusses placing 9th in the Bacon category at the World Food Championship this year as an amateur cook.

Monday, December 19, 202212/19/2022

Scott Lincicome 12-19-22

Scott Lincicome shares ideas from the Cato Institute’s new book “Empowering the New American Worker.”

Friday, December 16, 202212/16/2022

John Miller 12-16-22

John J. Miller, host of the Great Books and Bookmonger podcasts, shares his favorite books of the year and other recommendations.

Thursday, December 15, 202212/15/2022

Matt Mayberry 12-15-22

Matt Mayberry tells the story of starting Honor Wreath, to lay wreaths on the graves of veterans during the holidays.

Thursday, December 15, 202212/15/2022

State Sen. Regina Birdsell 12-15-22

State Sen. Regina Birdsell says she will oppose marijuana legalization in the upcoming legislative session.

Thursday, December 15, 202212/15/2022

B.J. & Elliot Perry 12-15-22

B.J. and Elliot Perry talk about Elliot Perry Foundation Christmas events Operation Stocking Stuffer and Bedford Santa.

Wednesday, December 14, 202212/14/2022

David Hodges 12-14-22

Institute for Justice attorney David Hodges talks about the challenge to New Hampshire’s Education Freedom Accounts and why IJ intervened on behalf of parents and students.

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