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 21, 202501/21/2025

The Case Against Former NH State Senator Andy Sanborn

Investigate Reporter Damien Fisher provides an update on the case against former NH State Senator Andy Sanborn in which the…

Monday, January 20, 202501/20/2025

The Inaugural Addresses Of The Past

New England College Professor Dr. Wayne Lesperance and WFEA Host Jeff Chidester listen to and discuss President Abraham Lincoln’s Second…

Monday, January 20, 202501/20/2025

The Tone Approach to the Presidential Inauguration Speech.

Scott Spradling, from Spradling Group, discusses the tone approach to the Presidential Inauguration speech. Scott also discusses how nonprofits, private…

Monday, January 20, 202501/20/2025

President Trump’s Vow to ‘Act in historic speed’ After the Inauguration

Fox News – Concord Monitor Reporter Paul Steinhauser shares his recent column on President Trump’s vow to ‘act in historic…

Monday, January 20, 202501/20/2025

President Trump To Rollout Executive Orders and Other Policies

Josh McElveen, from McElveen Strategies, discusses how President Trump could manage the rollout of his executive orders and other policy…

Monday, January 20, 202501/20/2025

Thoughtful Insight Regarding Outgoing President Biden

Plymouth State University Professor Dr. John Lappie provides thoughtful insight regarding outgoing President Biden. Dr. Lappie also discusses governing through…

Monday, January 20, 202501/20/2025

Former NH Governor Chris Sununu on the Presidential Inauguration

Former NH Governor Chris Sununu joins us from the presidential inauguration site. Chris Sununu discusses the tone of the presential…

Monday, January 20, 202501/20/2025

An Overview of the Inauguration Events

NH GOP Chairman Chris Ager provides an overview of the inauguration events and discusses the party’s future over the next…

Thursday, January 16, 202501/16/2025

Concerns over Homelessness and Opioid Crisis in the Queen City continue to grow.

Andy Sylvia, Manchester Ink Link, discusses the top news stories for the Manchester Metro area. Andy highlighted a recent mayoral town hall that discussed school projects, housing—homelessness, downtown improvements, and more.

Thursday, January 16, 202501/16/2025

Von Spakovsy talks potential immigration policy options under the incoming Trump administration.

Immigration and civil rights expert Hans Von Spakovsy shared his thoughts on immigration policy under the incoming Trump administration, including what will be done by executive orders and what will need to be done through legislation.

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