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, October 13, 202210/13/2022

Chris Edwards 10-13-22

Cato Institute scholar Chris Edwards discusses his new fiscal report card on the nation’s governors, which gives Chris Sununu an A for fiscal responsibility.

Wednesday, October 12, 202210/12/2022

Tim Otis & Chef McGee 10-12-22

Principal Tim Otis and Chef McGee along with students from the Manchester School of Technology’s culinary program discuss how the school prepares students for careers in the restaurant industry. 

Tuesday, October 11, 202210/11/2022

Thomas Brueckner 10-11-22

Thomas Brueckner Chief Executive Officer of Senior Financial Resources, Inc. talks about what signs folks should look for when deciding move money.

Tuesday, October 11, 202210/11/2022

Dick Carpenter 10-11-22

Economist Dick Carpenter of the Institute for Justice discusses his new study finding that state licensing laws don’t improve quality of service.

Tuesday, October 11, 202210/11/2022

Robert Burns 10-11-22

Congressional candidate Robert Burns discusses statehood for Puerto Rico and trying to debate Rep. Annie Kuster.

Monday, October 10, 202210/10/2022

Tom Sherman 10-10-22

Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Tom Sherman talks about his Building a More Affordable New Hampshire Plan.

Monday, October 10, 202210/10/2022

Eric Ekberg 10-10-22

Eric Ekberg CEO of Granite Recovery Centers talks about the rise in demand for their services.

Monday, October 10, 202210/10/2022

Will Stewart 10-10-22

Alderman Will Stewart talks about a recent ordinance focused on City parks that prohibits the homeless from camping and keeping shopping carts on site.

Friday, October 7, 202210/07/2022

Stacy Schiff 10-07-22

Author Stacy Schiff on her new biography of Samuel Adams, “Revolutionary: Samuel Adams,” and his 300th birthday.

Friday, October 7, 202210/07/2022

Nathan Fellman 10-07-22

Teacher Nathan Fellman, founder of private middle school Harkness House in Nashua, on starting a school focused on self-directed learning, and education during the pandemic.

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