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 12, 202412/12/2024

The Holiday Season and the Scams To Look Out For

The NH Bankers Association provides some tips on responsible budgeting, especially during the holiday season. Kristy Merrill, President/CEO of the…

Thursday, December 12, 202412/12/2024

Thom Brueckner on The Recent Jobs Report, Inflation impact, & Fed Chair William Powell’s Future

Radio Host Thom Brueckner, Retirement Intelligence, shares the latest economic news, including the recent jobs report, inflation impact, treasury, and Fed Chair William Powell’s future.

Thursday, December 12, 202412/12/2024

The First Meeting and Committee Assignments for the NH Senate

NH State Senator Dan Innis discusses the first meeting and committee assignments for the NH Senate. Senator Innis briefly touched…

Thursday, December 12, 202412/12/2024

New Hampshire ranks number one in North America as the economically freest State/Province

Drew Cline from the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy joins WFEA’s The Morning Update to share that New Hampshire…

Tuesday, December 10, 202412/10/2024

More Potential PTSD Treatments

Patty Nieberg, from Task & Purpose, latest article on a VA study that will look at psychedelic-assisted treatment for veterans who…

Tuesday, December 10, 202412/10/2024

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town … Via Helicopter!!

Jeff Rapsis from the Aviation Museum of NH shares a special invite for the WFEA audience. On December 14, the…

Tuesday, December 10, 202412/10/2024

Controversial Satan Worship Public Display in Concord

Damien Fisher, an investigative reporter for the NH Journal, shares his latest story on the debate over the controversial Satan…

Tuesday, December 10, 202412/10/2024

Oral Arguments In The Supreme Court Case Concerning Tennessee’s Trans Care Laws

Legal Expert Beth Parlato discusses observations on the oral arguments in the Supreme Court case concerning Tennessee’s trans care laws.

Tuesday, December 10, 202412/10/2024

Greg Moore & ‘Right to Work’ legislation

Greg Moore, Regional Director for Americans for Prosperity (AFP), joins us to discuss the continuing edition series Pints and Policy.…

Monday, December 9, 202412/09/2024

New Hampshire’s New Election Laws & Voting-Election Legislation

NH SOS David Scanlan discusses the series of civic educational videos available for citizens on the SOS website. The secretary…

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