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, June 3, 202406/03/2024

Jeff Jacoby 06-03-24

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby discusses the Trump guilty verdict in Manhattan, whether Americans should be able to bet on federal elections, and the impact of the 1924 federal immigration law.

Monday, June 3, 202406/03/2024

Kate Baker Demers 06-03-24

Kate Baker Demers of the Children’s Scholarship Fund-NH discusses Education Freedom Account eligibility and explains how much scrutiny her team gives EFA spending.

Monday, June 3, 202406/03/2024

Wayne Lesperance 06-03-24

New England College President Wayne Lesperance says the Trump guilty verdict in Manhattan probably won’t change much politically, but if the Republican Party puts money into the Second Congressional District race, that might.

Friday, May 31, 202405/31/2024

Cinde Warmington 05-31-24

Executive Councilor and Democratic candidate for governor Cinde Warmington discussed the Trump hush money conviction, her plan for net-zero emissions, her strengths vs. Joyce Craig and more.

Friday, May 31, 202405/31/2024

James Pindell 05-31-24

Boston Globe political reporter James Pindell says Trump’s felony conviction in Manhattan doesn’t actually change any of the core facts that voters have already factored in about Trump.

Friday, May 31, 202405/31/2024

Bryan Caplan 05-31-24

George Mason University economist Bryan Caplan discusses his book on housing, “Build, Baby, Build.”

Thursday, May 30, 202405/30/2024

Chuck Morse 05-30-24

Republican candidate for governor Chuck Morse says the state’s anti-discrimination in education law struck down by a federal judge should be redrafted if the state doesn’t win on appeal.

Thursday, May 30, 202405/30/2024

State Rep. Terry Roy 05-30-24

Rep. Terry Roy says his bill to put people who’ve been committed as a danger to themselves or others on the federal prohibited persons list for gun purchases, and give them a way to get off the list, might not pass this year.

Thursday, May 30, 202405/30/2024

Yusufu Juma 05-30-24

Manchester resident Yusufu Juma explains why he started a youth soccer program for kids who can’t afford to do travel teams.

Thursday, May 30, 202405/30/2024

State Rep. Erica Layon 05-30-24

Rep. Erica Layon says the only option for legalizing marijuana this year is for the House to pass the Senate bill.

Recent Headlines

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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

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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.