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, August 21, 202408/21/2024

Doug Sovern 08-21-24

CBS Reporter Doug Sovern reports live report from the Democratic National Convention. Doug shares his observations on last night’s speeches with Former President Obama and Former First Lady Michelle Obama. And Doug also offers a preview the agenda for Wednesday’s DNC program. 

Wednesday, August 21, 202408/21/2024

Chris Towner 08-21-24

Chris Towner, from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, provides a line-by-line review of Vice-President Harris’ economic proposals and how all but one will have a monumental negative effect on our national debt. 

Tuesday, August 20, 202408/20/2024

Richard Arcand & Kevin Nyhan 08-20-24

NH DOT team members Richard Arcand and Kevin Nyhan join Jeff in studio to discuss what must be considered when the State of NH sells a bridge.

Tuesday, August 20, 202408/20/2024

Damien Fisher 08-20-24

Damien Fisher, reporter for indephNH.org and New Hampshire Journal shares a story about a former state representative who changed his name after being accused of sexual misconduct.  Fisher also talks about a case involving a disturbed teen who broke the law in order to get the police to shoot him.

Tuesday, August 20, 202408/20/2024

Doug Sovern 08-20-24

Doug Sovern from CBS News provides an update from the Democratic National Convention and discusses the highlight of opening night. 

Tuesday, August 20, 202408/20/2024

Patty Nieberg 08-20-24

Patty Nieberg of Task & Purpose talks about a recent study from Brown University that indicates that sexual assault could be 3 to 4 higher than initially documented by the military.

Tuesday, August 20, 202408/20/2024

Executive Councilor Janet Stevens 08-20-24

NH Executive Councilor Janet Stevens discusses the mishandling of the Seed Collective relationship as it relates to a now-terminated contract meant to provide childcare centers with federal funds.

Monday, August 19, 202408/19/2024

Dr. Kristen Markwith 08-19-24

Dr. Kristen Markwith of Trend Acupuncture discusses the critical health issues for which acupuncture has historically been shown to provide relief. 

Monday, August 19, 202408/19/2024

Sarah Parshall Perry 08-19-24

Sarah Parshall Perry, Senior Legal Fellow at the Edwin Meese III Center for Legal and Judicial Studies, discusses the latest Supreme Court movement in several IX lawsuits.

Monday, August 19, 202408/19/2024

Emily Brooks 08-19-24

Emily Brooks, a reporter for The Hill discusses the dispute between former House Speaker McCarthy and Rep. Matt Gaetz. And Emily also shares details of the House investigation into a suggested connection between VP Candidate Watz and the Chinese government.

Recent Headlines

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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.

5 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.

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

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6 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

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