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, March 16, 202303/16/2023

Ted Kitchens 03-16-23

Manchester-Boston Regional Airport Director Ted Kitchens says Avelo Airlines’ new direct flights to Raleigh will help to lower fares and attract other airlines to Manchester.

Thursday, March 16, 202303/16/2023

State Rep. Steve Shurtleff 03-16-23

Democratic state Rep. Steve Shurtleff says he thinks Biden shouldn’t run in 2024, and Democrats don’t have much confidence in Vice President Harris.

Thursday, March 16, 202303/16/2023

Josh Kraushaar 03-16-23

Axios political reporter Josh Kraushaar says Donald Trump is still the 2024 front-runner and shouldn’t be counted out.

Thursday, March 16, 202303/16/2023

Damien Fisher 03-16-23

Reporter Damien Fisher discusses his stories on scandals in the Lebanon Police Department and sexually explicit books in middle schools.

Wednesday, March 15, 202303/15/2023

Thomas Brueckner 03-15-23

Following the recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank Thomas Brueckner, CEO of Senior Financial Resources Inc. talks about how plans by the Federal Reserve and the Treasury Secretary aren’t helping combat inflation.

Wednesday, March 15, 202303/15/2023

Jim Merrill 03-15-23

Attorney and Republican consultant Jim Merrill assess the 2024 prospects of the announced candidates so far and summarizes where the NH GOP is right now.

Wednesday, March 15, 202303/15/2023

Jacob Grier 03-15-23

Writer and author Jacob Grier details how Massachusetts’ ban on flavored cigarettes has created a black market, just as critics predicted.

Tuesday, March 14, 202303/14/2023

William Hinkle 03-14-23

Eversource spokesman William Hinkle explains how the power company prioritizes power restoration, and what you should do if you lose power in a storm.

Tuesday, March 14, 202303/14/2023

State Sen. Sharon Carson 03-14-23

State Sen. Sharon Carson discusses her Parents Bill of Rights.

Monday, March 13, 202303/13/2023

Tom Raffio 03-13-23

Northeast Delta Dental CEO Tom Raffio says business leaders have to prepare for the unexpected.

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