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.

Thursday, August 1, 202408/01/2024

Nicole Silverio 08-01-24

Media Expert Nicole Silverio of the Daily Caller News Foundation shares audio and a heated exchange from the recent Senatorial hearing on the Secret Services, a new video that shows the shooter at the Trump rally, and a bizarre exchange between a CNN reporter and a female Governor. 

Thursday, August 1, 202408/01/2024

Claire Sullivan & Ethan DeWitt 08-01-24

How well do you know VP Harris? Reporters Claire Sullivan and Ethan DeWitt discuss their column, ‘For Harris and New Hampshire, a Lot has Changed in Five Years.’

Thursday, August 1, 202408/01/2024

Paula Scanlan 08-01-24

Independent Women’s Forum (IWF) Ambassador Paula Scanlan talks about the new Title IX rules that go into effect on August 1st, 2024, and that will adversely affect women’s athletics and academics, as well as women-only private spaces. 

Thursday, August 1, 202408/01/2024

Jeff Chidester, Mark Ericson, Rich Racine & Joseph Costanzo 08-31-24

Jeff Chidester, Mark Ericson, Rich Racine & Joseph Costanzo discuss the upcoming Special Olympics fundraiser, the ‘Heroes Cup’ Baseball Game, happening August 3rd, 2024, at Northeast Dental Dental Stadium in Manchester. 

Wednesday, July 31, 202407/31/2024

Jeff Chidester & Tom Novak 07-31-24

Jeff and Tom talk about the latest wave of adds targeting Kelly Ayotte in her bid to become New Hampshire’s next Governor.

Wednesday, July 31, 202407/31/2024

AnnMarie Timmins 07-31-24

AnnMarie Timmins of the New Hampshire Bulletin talks about the federal rule changes that will have an adverse effect on organ transplant services.

Wednesday, July 31, 202407/31/2024

Drew Cline 07-31-24

Drew Cline from the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy talks about the end of the Steeply Gate Mall and the more significant issue of public use.

Wednesday, July 31, 202407/31/2024

State Rep. Len Turcotte 07-31-24

State Representative Len Turcotte discusses leadership focus for the upcoming NH legislative session.

Wednesday, July 31, 202407/31/2024

State Sen. Dan Innis 07-31-24

State Senator, Small Business Owner, and Economic Professor Dan Innis discusses economic policies at the state and national levels, the nation’s debt crisis, and farm-to-table school lunch programs.

Wednesday, July 31, 202407/31/2024

Michael Graham 07-31-24

Michael Graham from NH Journal talks about the state of the NH races for governor and Congress.

Recent Headlines

2 days ago in National

Justice Department begins releasing long-awaited files tied to Epstein sex trafficking investigation

The Justice Department on Friday began releasing its files on Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender and wealthy financier known for his connections to some of the world's most influential people, including Donald Trump, who as president had tried to keep the files sealed.

3 days ago in National

Democrats keep 2024 election review under wraps, saying a public rehash won’t help them win in 2026

The Democratic National Committee head has decided not to publish a formal assessment of the party's defeat that returned Donald Trump to power and gave Republicans complete control in Washington.

3 days ago in National

US government admits role in causing helicopter-plane collision that killed 67 in Washington

The U.S. government admitted Wednesday that the actions of an air traffic controller and Army helicopter pilot played a role in causing a collision last January between an airliner and a Black Hawk near the nation's capital, killing 67 people.

4 days ago in National

4 Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies

Four centrist Republicans broke with Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday and signed onto a Democratic-led petition that will force a House vote on extending for three years an enhanced pandemic-era subsidy that lowers health insurance costs for millions of Americans.

6 days ago in National

Search for the Brown University shooter resumes as questions swirl about campus security

Authorities knocked on doors Monday searching for any video there might be of the Brown University gunman, who could be seen in grainy footage walking away from the weekend attack that killed two students and wounded nine others.