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, January 10, 202301/10/2023

Henry Och 01-10-23

Henry Och, CEO of Harbor Care, shares insights about dealing with homelessness in a wholistic way.

Tuesday, January 10, 202301/10/2023

Jarrett Dieterle 01-10-23

C Jarrett Dieterle of the R Street Institute discusses how the pandemic changed state alcohol delivery regulations.

Tuesday, January 10, 202301/10/2023

Lisa Cohen 01-10-23

Lisa Cohen of Kreiva Academy Public Charter School in Manchester discusses her Wright Brothers to Rockets aviation class, in which students enjoy a private flight.

Tuesday, January 10, 202301/10/2023

Thomas Brueckner 01-10-23

Thomas Brueckner Chief Executive Officer of Senior Financial Resources, Inc. shares why the Secure Act 2.0, which was passed as part of Congress’s $1.7 trillion Omnibus bill was one of the biggest tax grabs in American financial history.

Monday, January 9, 202301/09/2023

Jeff Jacoby 01-09-23

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby on assisted suicide and a Virginia public school that kept National Merit Scholar awards secret in a misguided attempt to promote diversity, equity and inclusion.

Monday, January 9, 202301/09/2023

Rich Girard 01-09-23

Rich Girard, former Manchester alderman and school board member, says the first step in addressing the city’s homelessness problem is to enforce existing ordinances against public disorder.

Monday, January 9, 202301/09/2023

Wayne Lesperance 01-09-23

Wayne Lesperance, president of New England College, on rethinking higher education to better serve students, and protecting the institution of the U.S. House.

Friday, January 6, 202301/06/2023

Chris Pope 01-06-23

Chris Pope of the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research shares his thoughts on the dynamics of the Republican party and how it connects to the current drama seen in the House.  

Friday, January 6, 202301/06/2023

John Lappie 01-04-23

Plymouth State University political science professor John Lappie analyzes the U.S. House speaker drama.

Thursday, January 5, 202301/05/2023

Eric Ekberg 01-05-23

Granite Recovery Centers CEO Eric Ekberg discusses the challenges of addressing substance abuse and what families should know.

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