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, June 12, 202406/12/2024

Sarah Davidson & Brannock Gagnon 06-12-24

Sarah Davidson and student Brannock Gagnon of Northeast Woodlands Charter School describe their recent five-day river camping trip and how the Waldorf school teaches kids to be resilient and self-sufficient.

Wednesday, June 12, 202406/12/2024

Kathy Sullivan 06-12-24

Former Democratic National Committee member Kathy Sullivan says she’d advise Democratic candidates to campaign with President Biden despite his low popularity ratings.

Tuesday, June 11, 202406/11/2024

State Sen. Donna Soucy 06-11-24

Senate Democratic Leader Donna Soucy says she’ll support the marijuana legalization compromise bill, says Democrats are very concerned about eliminating affidavit ballots, and says she’d campaign with President Biden if he came to New Hampshire.

Tuesday, June 11, 202406/11/2024

Alderman Joe Kelly Levasseur 06-11-24

Manchester Alderman At-Large Joe Kelly Levasseur says he’s thinking about running for Congress to stop the Biden agenda.

Tuesday, June 11, 202406/11/2024

Alderman Ross Terrio 06-11-24

Manchester Alderman Ross Terrio lays out his case for the Republican nomination for Executive Council.

Tuesday, June 11, 202406/11/2024

Vikram Mansharamani 06-11-24

Vikram Mansharamani, candidate for Congress in the 2nd Congressional District, says a Republican can win that district this year, and he’ll fight to lower inflation, get spending under control, and secure the border.

Tuesday, June 11, 202406/11/2024

Jake King 06-11-24

Manchester homeless shelter Director Jake King discusses the shelter’s management and says the engagement center is working to get people off the streets.

Tuesday, June 11, 202406/11/2024

Rob Roper 06-11-24

Vermont journalist Rob Roper wonders how New Hampshire’s state government can do so much more with so much less revenue than Vermont.

Monday, June 10, 202406/10/2024

Nathan Shrader 06-10-24

New England College political science professor Nate Shrader says if the 2024 presidential election were held today, Trump would likely win, but Biden still has a chance to pull out a victory in November.

Monday, June 10, 202406/10/2024

Josh Reap & Matt Mayberry 06-10-24

Joshua Reap from Associated Builders and Contractors of New Hampshire and Vermont joins Matt Mayberry of the New Hampshire Homebuilders Association discuss New Hampshire’s shockingly high home prices and how we can lower them.

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