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, November 22, 202211/22/2022

Ann-Marie Timmins 11-22-22

New Hampshire Bulletin reporter Ann-Marie Timmins explains a recent state Supreme Court ruling buttressing the state’s right-to-know law in a Nashua case.

Tuesday, November 22, 202211/22/2022

Rich Girard 11-22-22

Rich Girard breaks down how Manchester’s tax cap works.

Monday, November 21, 202211/21/2022

Keith Murphy 11-21-22

State Senator-elect Keith Murphy says we should make Daylight Savings Time permanent.

Monday, November 21, 202211/21/2022

Jeff Jacoby 11-21-22

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby says we need acknowledgement of errors made by public officials before we can grant a “COVID amnesty.”

Monday, November 21, 202211/21/2022

Mariel Carmello 11-21-22

Spanish teacher Mariel Carmello discusses how to teach foreign languages and her new Learn Everywhere-approved classes through which N.H. students can get high school credit.

Monday, November 21, 202211/21/2022

Chris Ventura 11-21-22

Chris Ventura of the Consumer Energy Alliance discusses New England’s short fuel supplies as winter approaches, and how we could get more.

Friday, November 18, 202211/18/2022

David Drucker 11-18-22

David Drucker, senior correspondent for the Washington Examiner, reports on the reaction among state and local Republican leaders to Donald Trump entering the 2024 presidential race.

Thursday, November 17, 202211/17/2022

Thomas Brueckner 11-17-22

Thomas Brueckner Chief Executive Officer of Senior Financial Resources, Inc. takes some time during his regular monthly appearance to address concerns regarding 401Ks.

Thursday, November 17, 202211/17/2022

John Broderick 11-17-22

Former N.H. Chief Justice John Broderick, now with Dartmouth Health, discusses his efforts to raise awareness of the mental health crisis in New Hampshire and nationally.

Thursday, November 17, 202211/17/2022

Rep. Steve Shurtleff 11-17-22

Rep. Steve Shurtleff says the close divide in the N.H. House means voters want both parties to work together.

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