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.

Friday, September 6, 202409/06/2024

Kris Nielsen 09-06-24

Kris Nielsen of VisitNH.org, drops by the Morning Update with Fall Foliage tips, tricks, and a list of upcoming activities throughout the Granite State which listeners won’t want to miss. 

Friday, September 6, 202409/06/2024

Karl Zahn 09-06-24

Humorous Social Commentator Karl Zahn discusses the two-hour training webinar to train the Secret Service agents assigned to guarding former President Trump in Bulter, PA.

Friday, September 6, 202409/06/2024

Emily Brooks 09-06-24

The Hill’s Emily Brooks appears on The Morning Update to discusses the six things to watch during Congress’s September sprint.

Friday, September 6, 202409/06/2024

Secretary of State Dave Scanlan 09-06-24

New Hampshire Secretary of State David Scanlan joins The Morning Update to provide an update on New Hampshire’s upcoming state primary. Scanlan also discusses how the SOS Team handled the discovery of a Ukrainian anthem alert embedded in a third-party vendor’s software and how some news organizations misreported the issue.

Thursday, September 5, 202409/05/2024

Live Free or Die 2nd Congressional District Democratic Primary Debate 09-04-24

WFEA and New England College are proud to present the Live Free or Die 2nd District Congressional Democratic Primary Debate from Wednesday September 4th, 2024, featuring Maggie Goodlander and Colin Van-Ostern. 

Thursday, September 5, 202409/05/2024

Live Free or Die 2nd Congressional District Republican Primary Debate 09-04-24

WFEA and New England College are proud to present the Live Free or Die 2nd District Congressional Republican Primary Debate from Wednesday September 4th, 2024, featuring Bill Hamlen, Lilly Tang-Williams, and Vikram Mansharamani.

Thursday, September 5, 202409/05/2024

Live Free or Die Republican Gubernatorial Debate 09-04-24

WFEA and New England College are proud to present the Live Free or Die Republican Gubernatorial Debate from Wednesday September 4, 2024, featuring Chuck Morse and Kelly Ayotte.

Thursday, September 5, 202409/05/2024

Patty Nieberg 09-05-24

Task and Purpose Reporter Patty Nieberg shares her latest article in her series, which focuses on the Maine Mass shooting in October 2023. Patty’s recent story deals with the results of the Maine Commission’s investigation into the First Sgt.  Robert Card shooting. 

Thursday, September 5, 202409/05/2024

Nicole Silverio 09-05-24

Nicole Silverio, Media Expert for the Daily Caller News Foundation, hops on with WFEA’s The Morning Update to discuss three interesting audio clips of the week. Nicole talks about controversial statements made by ABC’s The View, MSNBC’s Morning Joe, and a back-and-forth between Fox’s Peter Doocy and WH Press Secretary Jean-Pierre.

Thursday, September 5, 202409/05/2024

Michael Graham 09-05-24

Michael Graham from New Hampshire Journal offers some highlights from their coverage of recent political debates. Graham also shares some keen observations regarding the tension between the candidates running for New Hampshire Governor.

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