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.

Monday, September 30, 202409/30/2024

Peter Tarrier 09-30-24

WFEA’s Pete Tarrier joins us for Patriots with Pete to provide a day-after-the-game update on the New England Patriots.  

Monday, September 30, 202409/30/2024

Jeff Chidester 09-30-24

Jeff shares audio featuring Democratic Fran Lebowitz and asks Morning Update listeners to consider if people actually realize the impact of the Supreme Court and how it fits into our government’s infrastructure.

Monday, September 30, 202409/30/2024

Eric Ekberg 09-30-24

Eric Ekberg from Granite Recovery Centers, helps listeners understand how they can engage the team at Granite Recovery Centers to help with addiction issues for themselves, their families, or friends.

Monday, September 30, 202409/30/2024

Jeff Chidester 09-30-24

Jeff offers his opinion on some recent statements made by former Massachusetts Senator John Kerry and the topic of misinformation.

Monday, September 30, 202409/30/2024

Professor John Lappie 09-30-24

Plymouth State University Professor John Lappie joins WFEA’s Morning Update to discuss the impact a Vice-Presidential Debate may or may not have on voters. Dr Lappie also discusses how municipalities can move past corruption with city officials, such as the situation in New York City.

Friday, September 27, 202409/27/2024

Jeff Chidester 09-27-24

Wrapping the week Jeff reflects on recent story and audio from MSNBC of a panel of children and how they view the candidates running for President of the United States of America.  

Friday, September 27, 202409/27/2024

Emily Brooks 09-27-24

Emily Brooks, congressional reporter for the Hill, discusses the final outcome of the Continuing Resolution to avoid a federal government shutdown. Emily also provides an update on the bipartisan Congressional Committee convened to investigate the assassination attempt on former President Trump. 

Friday, September 27, 202409/27/2024

Kris Neilsen 09-27-24

Kris Neilsen, from Visit NH offers fantastic tips for things to do this week across the Granite State, including the Deerfield Fair, the Pickle Fair, and peak foliage updates. 

Friday, September 27, 202409/27/2024

Karl Zahn 09-27-24

WFEA’s resident political satirist, Karl Zahn, provides observations on Harris’s interview with MSNBC and insight into an audio clip featuring 4th graders discussing this year’s election.

Friday, September 27, 202409/27/2024

Russell Prescott 09-27-24

NH 1st Congressional District Candidate Russell Prescott shares his thoughts and explains how he would approach the budget, national debt, immigration, and national defense focus.

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