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, August 26, 202408/26/2024

Kathy Sullivan 08-26-24

 Political Analyst Kathy Sullivan discusses the Democratic primary for the 2nd Congressional District and the New Hampshire Gubernatorial Race. Kathy also discusses the negative ads and how they will continue into the general election.

Monday, August 26, 202408/26/2024

TerryAnn & Jake Bowen 08-26-24

TerryAnn & Jake Bowen from Manchester Firing Line, visit during the Small Business Spotlight to discuss their educational courses, including the complimentary ‘Intro to Gun Ownership Seminar.’

Monday, August 26, 202408/26/2024

George Hansel 08-26-24

George Hansel of Filtrine talks about the company’s history, its move from Brooklyn New York, to Keene, New Hampshire, and the successes and challenges of leading a fifth-generation company.

Friday, August 23, 202408/23/2024

Gov.Chris Sununu 08-23-24

Gov. Chris Sununu talks about the New Hampshire Attorney General’s action on enforcing Transgender laws and the filing of a brief over concerns about how extreme firearm rules adversely affect legal New Hampshire gun owners.

Friday, August 23, 202408/23/2024

Hollie Noveletsky 08-23-24

Hollie Noveletsky, candidate for New Hampshire’s First Congressional District, discusses how her small business experience will affect how she’d represent the state if elected to Congress. Hollie also provides an observation from the recent job report revision and Vice-President Harris’ economic policy announcement.

Friday, August 23, 202408/23/2024

Karl Zahn 08-23-24

Karl Zahn and Jeff discuss the Democratic National Convention. Karl also discusses the possibility of the RFK campaign endorsing the Trump-Vance ticket. 

Friday, August 23, 202408/23/2024

Kris Neilsen 08-23-24

Kris Neilsen of visitNH.gov, shares some fun events happening in the Granite State in the coming week and some activity tips that folks can enjoy throughout Labor Day week.

Friday, August 23, 202408/23/2024

Emily Brooks 08-23-24

Emily Brooks from The Hill discusses her recent column on how the Democratic cash haul has pressured House Republicans to raise more funds.

Thursday, August 22, 202408/22/2024

Andy Sylvia 08-22-24

Andy Sylvia from Manchester Ink Link discusses two recent meetings held by groups from both sides of the political. AFP had a training session that offered online campaign tips, while the Manchester Democrats met to write postcards to warn people about the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025.

Thursday, August 22, 202408/22/2024

Nathan Shrader 08-22-24

New England College Professor Nathan Shrader talks about the potential of an RFK endorsement for the Trump-Vance ticket. Professor Shrader also offers some observations on this week’s Democratic National Convention.

Recent Headlines

3 days ago in National

Ex-Trump national security adviser Bolton charged with storing and sharing classified information

John Bolton, who served as national security adviser to President Donald Trump during his first term and later became a vocal critic of the Republican leader, was charged Thursday with storing top secret records at home and sharing with relatives diary-like notes about his time in government that contained classified information.

4 days ago in National

County judge in Chicago area bars ICE from arresting people at court

Cook County's top judge signed an order barring ICE from arresting people at court. Cook County includes Chicago, which has seen a federal immigration crackdown in recent months.

5 days ago in National

Supreme Court takes up GOP-led challenge to Voting Rights Act that could affect control of Congress

The Supreme Court is taking up a major Republican-led challenge to the Voting Rights Act, the centerpiece legislation of the Civil Rights Movement, that could gut a key provision of the law that prohibits racial discrimination in redistricting.

5 days ago in National

Trump honoring Charlie Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom on what would be his 32nd birthday

President Donald Trump on Tuesday is posthumously awarding America's highest civilian honor to Charlie Kirk, the assassinated activist who inspired a generation of young conservatives and helped push the nation's politics further to the right.

6 days ago in National

Rare October storm brings heavy rain and possible mudslides to Southern California

A rare October storm arrived in California on Tuesday and threatened to pummel wildfire-scarred Los Angeles neighborhoods with heavy rain, high winds and possible mudslides. Some homes were ordered to evacuate.