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, July 19, 202407/19/2024

Bill Weidacher 07-19-24

Bill Weidacher from Fine Home Group – Keller Williams Metropolitan joins Jeff and Ginger Munson for Friday’s Counter Conversations at Francoeur’s Cafe in Manchester.

Thursday, July 18, 202407/18/2024

Damien Fisher 07-18-24

Indepth NH.com reporter Damien Fisher shares some key takeaways from his latest article about an investigation into a former Grafton County Jail Superintendent. 

Thursday, July 18, 202407/18/2024

Stephen Eide 07-18-24

Stephen Eide, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, discusses homeless policies, the recent Supreme Court decision affecting homeless encampments, and his book Homelessness in America.

Thursday, July 18, 202407/18/2024

Insurance Commissioner D.J. Bettencourt 07-18-24

New Hampshire’s Insurance Commissioner D.J. Bettencourt explains what a ‘hard market’ is, how it affects consumers, and how consumers and insurance advisors work together to overcome its impacts.

Thursday, July 18, 202407/18/2024

Nicole Silverio 07-18-24

Nicole Silverio, a Media Reporter for Daily Caller News Foundation, shares videos and audio about recent controversies within the mainstream media.

Thursday, July 18, 202407/18/2024

Gabby Hoffman 07-18-24

Gabby Hoffman, Director of the Center for Energy and Conservation with IWF, discusses the positive aspects of a US energy policy that actively involves nuclear power.

Thursday, July 18, 202407/18/2024

Cate Martel 07-18-24

Cate Martel, a reporter at The Hill, talks about a book of Donald Trump’s collected poems being sold at the Republican Convention.

Thursday, July 18, 202407/18/2024

Randy E. Barnett 07-18-24

Author Randy E. Barnett, a Georgetown University Law Professor, shares excerpts from his latest book, ‘A Life for Liberty: The Making of an American Originalist.’

Wednesday, July 17, 202407/17/2024

AnnMarie Timmins 07-17-24

New Hampshire Bulletin’s AnnMarie Timmins offers an update on an earlier story concerning Social Security payments to young adults in the NH foster system.

Wednesday, July 17, 202407/17/2024

Drew Cline 07-17-24

Drew Cline from the Joshua Bartlett Center for Public Policy talks about Gov. Nikki Hailey’s speech at the Republican convention and the $20 million expenditure on the Manchester Public Bus line.

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