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, August 26, 202408/26/2024

Michael Graham 08-26-24

Michael Graham from New Hampshire Journal discusses recent stories regarding the recent ads by Rep. Kuster against candidate Maggie Goodlander in the 2nd Congressional District and by gubernatorial candidate Joyce Craig against her Democrat opponent Cinde Warmington.

Monday, August 26, 202408/26/2024

Professor John Lappie 08-26-24

Dr. John Lappie from Plymouth State University talks about what the campaigns must focus on over the next 70 days until the Presidential Elections. Lappie also talks about the purple nature of New Hampshire voters and how that affects the down-ticket races in the state.

Monday, August 26, 202408/26/2024

Emily Brooks 08-26-24

Emily Brooks from The Hill discusses the Joint House Panel convened to investigate the attempted assassination of former Present Trump. 

Monday, August 26, 202408/26/2024

Lilly Tang Williams 08-26-24

2nd Congressional Candidate Lilly Tang Williams discusses her immigration to America, escaping Communist China, and settling in New Hampshire. Tang Williams expresses her concern about the 35 trillion-dollar deficit and said that Congress has abandoned its oversight of the federal budget.

Monday, August 26, 202408/26/2024

Kathy Sullivan 08-26-24

 Political Analyst Kathy Sullivan discusses the Democratic primary for the 2nd Congressional District and the New Hampshire Gubernatorial Race. Kathy also discusses the negative ads and how they will continue into the general election.

Monday, August 26, 202408/26/2024

TerryAnn & Jake Bowen 08-26-24

TerryAnn & Jake Bowen from Manchester Firing Line, visit during the Small Business Spotlight to discuss their educational courses, including the complimentary ‘Intro to Gun Ownership Seminar.’

Monday, August 26, 202408/26/2024

George Hansel 08-26-24

George Hansel of Filtrine talks about the company’s history, its move from Brooklyn New York, to Keene, New Hampshire, and the successes and challenges of leading a fifth-generation company.

Friday, August 23, 202408/23/2024

Gov.Chris Sununu 08-23-24

Gov. Chris Sununu talks about the New Hampshire Attorney General’s action on enforcing Transgender laws and the filing of a brief over concerns about how extreme firearm rules adversely affect legal New Hampshire gun owners.

Friday, August 23, 202408/23/2024

Hollie Noveletsky 08-23-24

Hollie Noveletsky, candidate for New Hampshire’s First Congressional District, discusses how her small business experience will affect how she’d represent the state if elected to Congress. Hollie also provides an observation from the recent job report revision and Vice-President Harris’ economic policy announcement.

Friday, August 23, 202408/23/2024

Karl Zahn 08-23-24

Karl Zahn and Jeff discuss the Democratic National Convention. Karl also discusses the possibility of the RFK campaign endorsing the Trump-Vance ticket. 

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