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, July 15, 202407/15/2024

Scott Brown 07-15-24

Former Ambassador and US Senator Scott Brown reflects on the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.

Monday, July 15, 202407/15/2024

Patty Nieberg 07-15-24

Patty Nieberg reporter for Task & Purpose talks about how chronic pain affects female soldiers differently than male soldiers. 

Monday, July 15, 202407/15/2024

Kristy Merrill 07-15-24

Kristy Merrill, President of the NH Bankers Association, talks about legislation they helped to promote to make it easier for foster care young adults to open secure banking accounts.

Monday, July 15, 202407/15/2024

Chris Ager 07-15-24

NH GOP Chairman Chris Ager joins us to talk about the mood of the GOP Convention in Wisconsin and the expectations for Trump’s acceptance speech.

Monday, July 15, 202407/15/2024

Emily Brooks 07-15-24

Emily Brooks, reporter for The Hill provides reactions from members of Congress and the efforts to gather information during the initial reporting immediately after the attempted assassination of former President Trump.

Monday, July 15, 202407/15/2024

Professor John Lappie 07-15-24

Plymouth State University Political Science Professor John Lappie offers his insight on the rhetoric and reactions surrounding the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.

Friday, July 12, 202407/12/2024

Secretary of State Dave Scanlan 07-12-24

Secretary of State David Scanlan talks about New Hampshire’s ‘Vote in Honor of a Vet’ pin and how to recognize veterans throughout the state.

Friday, July 12, 202407/12/2024

Emily Brooks 07-12-24

The Hill’s Emily Brooks provides an update on the activities at Congress and the activities of the Freedom Caucus.

Friday, July 12, 202407/12/2024

Chris Ager 07-12-24

NH GOP Chairman Chris Ager provides his observations on Biden’s NATO press conference, the GOP Party Platform, and the Republican VP pick.

Friday, July 12, 202407/12/2024

Karl Zahn 07-12-24

Karl Zahn runs through the greatest hits of Biden gaffes and explains what a Cosmic Rabbit Hole is.

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