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.

Wednesday, July 17, 202407/17/2024

Doug Sovern 07-17-24

CBS reporter Doug Sovern provides an update from the GOP Convention in Milwaukee on Day 2 into Day 3.

Wednesday, July 17, 202407/17/2024

State Sen. Dan Innis 07-17-24

State Sen. Dan Innis checks in from the road to discuss the selection of fellow Buckeye JD Vance for the presidential ticket. 

Tuesday, July 16, 202407/16/2024

Doug Sovern 07-16-24

CBS reporter Doug Sovern provides an update from the GOP Convention in Milwaukee.

Tuesday, July 16, 202407/16/2024

Damien Fisher 07-16-24

Reporter Damien Fisher talks about two of his of his recent articles that focus on a state representative who’s landed in hot water over alleged racist comments and a rat infestation issue at a New Hampshire prison.

Tuesday, July 16, 202407/16/2024

David Coe 07-16-24

Meteorologist David Koe from Argonne National Laboratory helps us understand the current weather pattern we are experiencing in New Hampshire.

Tuesday, July 16, 202407/16/2024

Tom Sarrouf 07-16-24

Researcher Tom Sarrouf, from the Institute for Family Studies, shares his findings from his research titled ‘What’s Wrong with Boys in School?’

Tuesday, July 16, 202407/16/2024

Michael Graham 07-16-24

Michael Graham of New Hampshire Journal shared his thoughts on the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump and recent announcement that Ohio Senator JD Vance has been named the Vice-Presidential nominee.

Monday, July 15, 202407/15/2024

Frank Guita 07-15-24

Former Manchester Mayor and US Congressman Frank Guita talked about unity and the way past the current political rhetoric. 

Monday, July 15, 202407/15/2024

Cate Martel 07-15-24

Cate Martel, from The Hill, and the 12:30 Report gives an update from the GOP Convention and coverage of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. 

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.

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