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, June 26, 202406/26/2024

Jodi Adams 06-26-24

Jodi Adams, Executive Director of the NH Alliance for Public Charter Schools explains how charter schools function within the public education system and the type of students who would benefit from attending.  

Wednesday, June 26, 202406/26/2024

Thom Brueckner 06-26-24

Thom Brueckner of Senior Financial Resources Inc. in Nashua highlights the possibility of a ‘fed rate cut,’ and the pending PCE report, and how each may affect the market. 

Tuesday, June 25, 202406/25/2024

Patrica LaFrance 06-25-24

Attorney Patrica LaFrance, former Hillsborough County, offers insight into the recent 8-1 Supreme Court decision as it relates to securing firearms in domestic violence situations.

Tuesday, June 25, 202406/25/2024

Kate Baker Demers 06-25-24

What is an educational freedom account (EFA), and why should you care? Kate Baker Demers, Executive Director of the NH Children’s Scholarship Fund, explains the scholarship benefits that can help a family and their student.

Tuesday, June 25, 202406/25/2024

Nathan Shrader 06-25-24

New England College Professor Nathan Shrader, College, discusses an interesting primary in NY that could affect the presidential race and future races in New Hampshire.

Tuesday, June 25, 202406/25/2024

Damien Fisher 06-25-24

Writer Damien Fisher talks about his recent New Hampshire Journal article which questions why the state has yet to spend any of the $200 million it’s received to   improve technological infrastructure, which has some people wondering if government funding for high-speed internet been a boondoggle? 

Tuesday, June 25, 202406/25/2024

Matt Mowers 06-25-24

Former Congressional candidate and Presidential Campaign leader Matt Mowers talks about the upcoming Presidential debate and the recent on-air squabble between Trump surrogate Karoline Levitt and CNN commentator Kasie Hunt.

Monday, June 24, 202406/24/2024

Jessica Vaughan 06-24-24

Jessica Vaughan, Director of Policy Studies at the Center for Immigration Studies, comments on the latest presidential poll number related to immigration. Vaughan also shares what question she would ask each candidate if she were on the debate stage.

Monday, June 24, 202406/24/2024

Wayne Lesperance 06-24-24

Dr. Wayne Lesperance of New England College provides a historical insight into past presidential debates and what listeners should expect during the first Presidential Debate of 2024, which is scheduled for June 27.

Monday, June 24, 202406/24/2024

State Rep. Glenn Cordelli 06-24-24

State Rep Glenn Cordelli talks about Safe Haven legislation awaiting the Governor’s signature. As well as a recent incident in which an NH public school teacher escorted a student to a medical appointment without the knowledge of the student’s parents or school administration.

Recent Headlines

1 day ago in National, Trending

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is sentenced to over 4 years in prison

Sean 'Diddy' Combs was sentenced Friday to 4 years and 2 months in prison in case involving sex workers, violence and "freak-offs."

1 day ago in National

Hegseth announces latest strike on boat near Venezuela he says was trafficking drugs

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday that he ordered another strike on a small boat he accused of carrying drugs in the waters off Venezuela, expanding what the Trump administration has declared is an "armed conflict" with cartels.

2 days ago in National

Trump says US is in ‘armed conflict’ with drug cartels after ordering strikes in the Caribbean

President Donald Trump has declared drug cartels to be unlawful combatants and says the United States is now in an "armed conflict" with them, according to a Trump administration memo obtained by The Associated Press on Thursday, following recent U.S. strikes on boats in the Caribbean.

2 days ago in National, Trending

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is set to be sentenced and faces the possibility of years in prison

Sean "Diddy" Combs faces sentencing Friday in a sordid criminal case that could keep him locked up for years.

3 days ago in National, Trending

Trump uses government shutdown to dole out firings and punishment

President Donald Trump has seized on the government shutdown as an opportunity to reshape the federal workforce and punish detractors, by threatening mass firings of workers and suggesting "irreversible" cuts to programs important to Democrats.