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, August 9, 202408/09/2024

Kris Neilsen 08-09-24

Kris Neilsen from visitNH.gov will discuss upcoming events and explain how we can participate in the Ice Cream Trail program.

Thursday, August 8, 202408/08/2024

Andy Sylvia 08-08-24

Andy Sylvia from Manchester Ink Link discusses a recent Board of Mayor and Alderman meeting which addressed potential funding needs for the SNHU Arena, variances for two transitional housing units, and controversy involving Alderman Lavasseur.

Thursday, August 8, 202408/08/2024

Wayne Lesperance 08-08-24

Dr. Wayne Lesperance from New England College shares his insight on the historical understanding of the anniversary of Richard Nixon’s resignation from the presidency on August 8, 1974. And he also discusses the boundaries of civil discourse when discussing the opposition’s background.

Thursday, August 8, 202408/08/2024

Nicole Silverio 08-08-24

Nicole Silverio, Media Expert for the Daily Caller News Foundation shares three controversial audio clips from this week featuring JD Vance, Kamla Harris, and Donald Trump.

Thursday, August 8, 202408/08/2024

Michael Graham 08-08-24

New Hampshire Journal’s Michael Graham stops by the Morning Update to discuss the reaction to Governor Chris Sununu endorsing Gubernatorial candidate Kelley Ayotte.

Thursday, August 8, 202408/08/2024

Sean Stevens 08-08-24

Sean Stevens, the Chief Research Adviser from Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), talks about a recent survey that indicated that more than half the respondents think the First Amendment provides too many rights.

Thursday, August 8, 202408/08/2024

Kelsey Bolar 08-08-24

Documentarian Kelsey Bolar from the Independent Women’s Forum discusses her new documentary that focused on the journey of someone who’s a de-transitioning and her lawsuit against Planned Parenthood. 

Wednesday, August 7, 202408/07/2024

Thom Brueckner 08-07-24

Thom Brueckner of Senior Financial Resources Inc. in Nashua and host of Retirement Intelligence on WFEA, discusses the recent upheaval in the Stock Market, the downturn in the Japanese markets, the poor jobs report, the geopolitical tension, and how all these factors are making for a very volatile investment market.

Wednesday, August 7, 202408/07/2024

Grace Curley 08-07-24

Radio Personality Grace Curley shares her insight into the Walz pick. Grace also discussed how the mainstream media is already trying to frame the conversation in favor of the Harris-Walz ticket.

Wednesday, August 7, 202408/07/2024

Bill Hamlen 08-07-24

Bill Hamlen, candidate for New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District, makes his appearance on the Morning Update to discuss the priorities of his congressional run.

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