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, December 29, 202212/29/2022

Jim Donchess 12-29-22

Guest Host Mike Morin talks with Nashua Mayor Jim Donchess about the grand opening of the Nashua Center for the Arts, which is planned for this spring.

Wednesday, December 28, 202212/28/2022

Ray Lamontagne 12-28-22

Guest host Mike Morin talks to Ray Lamontagne about his father David Lamontagne’s legacy and the impact of the Red Arrow Diner.  

Tuesday, December 27, 202212/27/2022

Annmarie Timmins 12-27-28

Annmarie Timmins, reporter for the New Hampshire Bulletin, explains the state’s years-long effort to develop the old Laconia State School property.

Tuesday, December 27, 202212/27/2022

Chris Cheetham 12-27-22

Chris Cheetham, New Hampshire Teacher of the Year, shares his thoughts on leadership, ROTC, and lessons from punk rock.

Friday, December 23, 202212/23/2022

Susan Conover 12-23-22

Susan Conover, CEO of Piction Health, shares the story of how she came to create a company to speed up dermatology diagnoses and treatments for Granite Staters.

Friday, December 23, 202212/23/2022

Joan Vennochi 12-23-22

Boston Globe columnist Joan Vennochi discusses the MBTA’s 40 years’ worth of documented failures and poor management.

Thursday, December 22, 202212/22/2022

Ellie Huot 12-22-22

Waypoint’s Ellie Huot discusses the challenges of providing shelter for young adults this winter when the demand for shelter space exceeds the number of beds in the area.

Thursday, December 22, 202212/22/2022

Gov. Chris Sununu 12-22-22

Gov. Chris Sununu says commuter rail is astronomically expensive, the COVID state of emergency is costing N.H. taxpayers millions, and ads touting his record in early presidential primary states are no accident.

Wednesday, December 21, 202212/21/2022

Jessica Vaughan 12-21-22

Jessica Vaughan of the Center for Immigration Studies says the border with Mexico is “open” and in crisis.

Wednesday, December 21, 202212/21/2022

Michelle O’Malley 12-21-22

Michelle O’Malley, CEO of Webster House in Manchester, shares ideas for helping children who have no other place to go

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