The WFEA Morning Update
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, June 10, 202506/10/2025
Sen. Innis calls Education funding an investment, not an expense
In On-Demand
As the session winds down, State Senator Dan Innis chats with guest host George Hansle about the Committees Conference and the challenges their facing. Innis also talks education costs, stressing the importance of higher education, calling it an investment in the state.
Tuesday, June 10, 202506/10/2025
Cline on the challenges facing folks in the Granite State
In On-Demand
Guest host George Hansel chats with Drew Cline from the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy about some of the challenges residents are facing ranging from housing to education funding.
Tuesday, June 10, 202506/10/2025
Bartlet offers insight on the new media choices available to viewers
In On-Demand
Guest host George Hansel chats with Darby Field’s Advisors Matt Barlet on a number of situations, impacting the country including how new media is impacting viewers.
Tuesday, June 10, 202506/10/2025
How the landscape is shifting in Higher Education
In On-Demand
President of New England College Wayne Lesperance offers his insight on how the mindset is shifting in the world of Higher Education and how some schools are working to accommodate students with 2 and 3 year degrees.
Tuesday, June 10, 202506/10/2025
New London Optometrist highlights legislation which would end up save people money
In On-Demand
Dr.Dorothy Hitchmoth talks about her proposed bill HB349 which looks to allow optometrist the ability to perform certain laser procedures and save the Healthcare system money.
Monday, June 9, 202506/09/2025
Sen. Sullivan on how Education Freedom Accounts will benefit kids in both public and private schools
In On-Demand
State Senator Victoria Sullivan of Manchester sits down with guest host Drew Cline to talk about her bill on Education Freedom Accounts which recently cleared the legislator.
Monday, June 9, 202506/09/2025
How races and charities are helping Northeast Delta Dental fuel its ability to give back
In On-Demand
Tom Raffio talks about Northeast Delta Dental’s iconic Mt. Washington Road Race happening on June 14th and how NDD is continuing to help Veterans get the proper dental health they need.
Monday, June 9, 202506/09/2025
Strandson highlights how Pinnacle Mortage is offering consumers more choices and how they’re giving back to the community
In On-Demand
Guest host Drew Cline chats with Kurt Strandson from Pinnacle Mortage and how they’re offering people options when it comes securing a mortgage while also supporting their local community. Kurt also talks about their upcoming Country Fest happening June 21st at the Bonfire in Manchester.
Monday, June 9, 202506/09/2025
Graham talks about how New Hampshire’s Congressional Delegation refuses to openly share their beliefs
In On-Demand
Guest Drew Cline chats with Michael Graham of New Hampshire Journal on how members of the state’s congressional delegation won’t offer firm responses on where they stand when it comes to issues like immigration.
Monday, June 9, 202506/09/2025
How the Manchester Animal Shelter is helping the community.
In On-Demand
Guest host Ginger Munson talks with Michael Constance, Executive Director for the Manchester Animal Shelter about what’s going on at the shelter and how those interested can help out.
