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.

Wednesday, November 6, 202411/06/2024

Thom Brueckner 11-06-24

Thom Brueckner of Senior Financial Resources Inc. of Nashua and host of Retirement Intelligence here on WFEA discusses the potential impact of election results may have on the markets and the economy.

Wednesday, November 6, 202411/06/2024

State Sen. Dan Innis 11-06-24

New Hampshire State Senator Dan Innis discusses the impact of the increase in Republican-controlled Senate and House seats in the Granite State and what it will mean for the most pressing issues facing the new legislative body. 

Wednesday, November 6, 202411/06/2024

Michael Graham 11-06-24

Michael Graham from New Hampshire Journal discusses the results of the New Hampshire Election and how the messaging differences between the candidates for governor were the deciding factor for voters. 

Wednesday, November 6, 202411/06/2024

Victoria Sullivan 11-06-24

New Hampshire State Senator-Elect Victoria Sullivan calls WFEA’s The Morning Update to discuss her incredible victory over incumbent Senator Donna Soucy. 

Wednesday, November 6, 202411/06/2024

Drew Cline 11-06-24

Drew Cline, from the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy, discusses how the miscommunication on taxes and the overemphasis on abortion most likely contributed to candidate Joyce Craig’s defeat.

Wednesday, November 6, 202411/06/2024

Nathan Shrader 11-06-24

New England College Political Science Professor Nathan Shrader discusses how his former home state, Pennsylvania, became the focus of this year’s elections and what will happen after the Trump victory.

Tuesday, November 5, 202411/05/2024

Jeff Chidester 11-05-24

WFEA’s The Morning Update Host Jeff Chidester discusses the most critical aspects of this year’s election and how our country will approach the post-election.

Tuesday, November 5, 202411/05/2024

Patty Nieberg 11-05-24

Task&Purpose Journalist Patty Nieberg joins WFEA’s The Morning Update to discuss bribery charges filed against a Navy commander. Patty also shares a story of an abuse lawsuit filed by former cadets at the US Coast Guard Academy.

Tuesday, November 5, 202411/05/2024

Damien Fisher 11-05-24

Investigative Reporter Damien Fisher provides an update on the NH YDC payout case and NH Supreme Court Justice Marconi’s most recent filing to remove NH Attorney General Formella’s remove from the case. 

Tuesday, November 5, 202411/05/2024

Nathan Shrader 11-05-24

New England College Professor Nathan Shrader discusses campaigns and candidates’ ‘behind the scenes’ workings. Professor Shrader also shares his final thoughts on this campaign on election day.

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