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.

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Bill Weidacher 08-16-24

Bill Weidacher, Fine Homes Group—Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan, did an incredible job explaining what current and potential homeowners should know…

Thursday, August 15, 202408/15/2024

Nicole Silverio 08-15-24

Nicole Silverio, Media Expert – Daily Caller News Foundation, shared three controversial audio clips about the presidential election.

Thursday, August 15, 202408/15/2024

Nathan Shrader 08-15-24

New England College Professor Nathan Shrader discussed the upcoming Democratic Convention, VP Harris’ pending economic policy release, and what Gen…

Thursday, August 15, 202408/15/2024

State Sen. Dan Innis 08-15-24

Economics Professor – NH State Senator Dan Innis – District 7 discussed how VP Harris might introduce price controls to…

Thursday, August 15, 202408/15/2024

Laila Mickelwait 08-15-24

Laila Merckelwait, author and Founder/President/CEO of Justice Defense Fund discusses her new book ‘Takedown – Inside the Fight to Shut…

Thursday, August 15, 202408/15/2024

Ingrid Jacques 08-15-24

Ingrid Jaques, a USA Today reporter, discussed her latest article, ‘Student loan borrowers beware: Biden and Harris keep making promises…

Thursday, August 15, 202408/15/2024

Gabriella Hoffman 08-15-24

Gabriella Hoffman, Director of the Center for Energy and Conservation Independent Women’s Forum, discussed Vice President Kamala Harris’s past energy…

Thursday, August 15, 202408/15/2024

Andy Sylvia 08-15-24

Andy Sylvia from Manchester Ink Link discussed the city meetings and the recent discussion on the needle exchange program.

Wednesday, August 14, 202408/14/2024

Patty Nieberg 08-14-24

Task & Purpose reporter Patty Nieberg talked about the controversy involving the Democratic Vice Presidential Candidate Waltz and a new…

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