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.

Monday, May 20, 202405/20/2024

Jeff Jacoby 05-20-24

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby says Argentina’s Javier Milei is refreshing and politicians need to stop pushing for more mass transit.

Monday, May 20, 202405/20/2024

Nathan Shrader 05-20-24

New England College political science professor Nate Shrader is looking for congressional candidates in New Hampshire in 2024 who have a common touch and can empathize with voters.

Monday, May 20, 202405/20/2024

State Sen. Sharon Carson 05-20-24

Senate Majority Leader Sharon Carson says the biggest political news in the state Senate last week was the passage of a recreational marijuana bill, but prospects remain questionable that it will become law.

Monday, May 20, 202405/20/2024

Mayor Jay Ruais 05-20-24

Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais outlines his plan to use surplus city property to make more affordable housing available.

Friday, May 17, 202405/17/2024

Jotam Confino 05-17-24

CBS News correspondent Jotam Confino talks with Drew from Israel on public perception of the war in Gaza, U.S. campus protests, and the Biden administration’s positions.

Friday, May 17, 202405/17/2024

Neil Levesque 05-17-24

Neil Levesque, executive director of the Institute of Politics at St. Anselm College, discusses the agreement between Joe Biden and Donald Trump to hold two presidential debates this year.

Friday, May 17, 202405/17/2024

Professor John Lappie 05-17-24

PSU political science professor John Lappie breaks down how politicians make political calculations when polling shows huge support for one side of an issue, such as separating youth sports by biological sex and taking a side in the war in Gaza.

Friday, May 17, 202405/17/2024

Chuck Morse 05-17-24

Chuck Morse, candidate for the Republican nomination for governor, says he’d sign bills to separate youth sports by biological sex and create a right for parents to know what their children are doing in school. Other topics include campus protests and education funding.

Friday, May 17, 202405/17/2024

Executive Councilor Joe Kenney 05-17-24

Executive Councilor Joe Kenney explains why councilors were skeptical of $4 million in proposed contracts to create photos and videos to promote New Hampshire tourism.

Friday, May 17, 202405/17/2024

Karl Zahn 05-17-24

Karl Zahn isn’t sure Americans are ready for a Biden-Trump presidential debate, and thinks the candidates probably aren’t either.

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