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, September 25, 202409/25/2024

Rep. Jason Osborne 09-25-24

New Hampshire House Majority Jason Osborne discusses the newly unveiled ”Contract with New Hampshire.”

Wednesday, September 25, 202409/25/2024

Thom Brueckner 09-25-24

Thom Brueckner of Senior Financial Resources Inc of Nashua and host of Retirement Intelligence heard Fridays on WFEA provides expert insight into the implications of the Federal Reserve interest rate cut and simplifies what we should understand about the Consumer Confidence numbers.

Wednesday, September 25, 202409/25/2024

State Sen. Dan Innis 09-25-24

Dan Innis, New Hampshire State Senator, discusses the construction and interpretation of political polls from his experience as a professor at UNH.  Jeff and Dan also discuss the ongoing national debt issue and the lack of political urgency. 

Wednesday, September 25, 202409/25/2024

Brian Phillips 09-25-24

Brian Phillips, Texas Public Policy Foundation, contributed to the Heritage Project 2025 book. Brian shares the many misconceptions and outrageous myths created by the media and those who oppose conservative policies.

Wednesday, September 25, 202409/25/2024

Drew Cline 09-25-24

Drew Cline from the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy talks with Jeff about the New Hampshire Governor’s Race between Kelly Ayotte and Joyce Craig. Drew also explains the different approaches each candidate takes on tax policy.

Wednesday, September 25, 202409/25/2024

AnnMarie Timmins 09-25-24

AnnMarie Timmins from the New Hampshire Bulletin provides an update on the legal issues involving former NH State Senator Sandborn and the sale of his charitable giving Casino.

Tuesday, September 24, 202409/24/2024

Kathy Sullivan 09-24-24

Kathy Sullivan shares her latest article that covers what she feels are some issues gubernatorial candidate Kelly Ayotte may need to address with voters. 

Tuesday, September 24, 202409/24/2024

Patty Nieberg 09-24-24

Patty Nieberg reporter for Task & Purpose discusses the Navy’s newest submarine, which now includes accommodations for female and male sailors. 

Tuesday, September 24, 202409/24/2024

Damien Fisher 09-24-24

Investigative journalist Damien Fisher provides an update on the attempted effort to commute death row inmate Michael Addison’s sentence. As some are left wondering if New Hampshire’s repeal of the death penalty has placed Addison’s sentence in limbo? 

Tuesday, September 24, 202409/24/2024

Nathan Shrader 09-24-24

New England College Professor Nathan Shrader joins Jeff to talk about what folks should look for and how to explain political polls. The professor also shares his insight on just what makes a poll excellent or bad, reliable or unreliable?

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