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, November 19, 202411/19/2024
Jeff Chidester & Wayne Lesperance 11-19-24
WFEA Host Jeff Chidester and New England College President Dr. Wayne Lesperance discuss the 161st Anniversary of the reading of the Gettysburg Address and its historical significance not only for when it was first read but also for our nation today. An inspirational audio reading of the Address is part of this OnDemand episode.
Monday, November 18, 202411/18/2024
Brian Dobson 11-18-24
Brian Dobson, proprietor of Bert’s Beer & Wine and Bar, discusses his unique specialty store. He and his team take a personal approach to helping clients select the right wine, cider, mead, craft beer, and more. Brian also shares the intimate setting of the bar that opened earlier this year.
Monday, November 18, 202411/18/2024
Christina Fitzpatrick 11-18-24
Christina Fitzpatrick from AARP did an incredible interview on fraud and offered six tips to help identify, avoid, and recover from fraud, regardless of age.
Monday, November 18, 202411/18/2024
Emily Brooks 11-18-24
WFEA Congressional contributor Emily Brooks from The Hill provides an overview of how the House Republicans are working to start the next session on a positive note and not in chaos.
Monday, November 18, 202411/18/2024
Pete Tarrier 11-18-24
WFEA’s Pete Tarrier discusses key observations from this week’s New England Patriots game against the LA Rams and what is ahead of next week’s contest with Miami.
Monday, November 18, 202411/18/2024
Professor John Lappie 11-18-24
Plymouth State University Political Science Professor, Dr. John Lappie discusses the role of the US Senate regarding the ‘advise and consent’ clause when considering Presidential nominees for the White House Cabinet.
Monday, November 18, 202411/18/2024
Jeff Chidester 11-18-24
WFEA’s Morning Update Host Jeff Chidester reviews policy comments made by New Hampshire House Speaker Rep. Sherman Packard (R) and New Hampshire State Senate Minority Leader Senator Rebecca Kwoka (D) based on their recent public statements.
Friday, November 15, 202411/15/2024
Congresswomen-Elect Maggie Goodlander 11-15-24
In an exclusive a conversation newly elected New Hampshire Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander joins WFEA’s The Morning Update and talks about Congressional Freshman Orientation and shares her thoughts on the nomination of former-Congressman Matt Gatez’s potential AG nomination, and a Thanksgiving event at Harbor Care she will be attending with Governor-elect Kelley Ayotte.
Thursday, November 14, 202411/14/2024
Sean Stevens 11-14-24
Chief Resouce Advisor Sean Stevens from F.I.R.E. talks about a quarterly survey they conducted that gauges the American people’s support for free speech and expression. This quarter’s report has surprising returns as it relates to how some people define ‘violent speech’ and the enforcement policies they are willing to support to curb ‘violent speech.
Thursday, November 14, 202411/14/2024
May Mailman 11-14-24
May Mailman from the Independent Women’s Forum discusses her recent article, in which she shares the undercurrent issues that affected this election cycle the most.
