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.

Tuesday, April 2, 202404/02/2024

Amy Coveno 04-02-24

Retired WMUR anchor Amy Coveno reflects on her TV news career and what she’s looking forward to most about retirement.

Tuesday, April 2, 202404/02/2024

State Rep. Jessica Grill 04-02-24

State Rep. Jessica Grill of Manchester discusses her bill to extend last call statewide to 2 a.m. from its current limit of 1 a.m.

Tuesday, April 2, 202404/02/2024

Kathy Sullivan 04-02-24

Former N.H. Democratic Party Chair Kathy Sullivan says we’ll see a Democratic primary for the 2nd Congressional District, but it won’t include Cinde Warmington, and might include some lesser-known names.

Tuesday, April 2, 202404/02/2024

Jason Bedrick 04-02-24

Education policy specialist Jason Bedrick of the Heritage Foundation says the data nationally show that school choice is immensely popular and produces positive results for students who remain in traditional public schools.

Tuesday, April 2, 202404/02/2024

Jeff Jacoby 04-01-24

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby says immigrants commit fewer crimes on average than native-born Americans, and everyone should remember the name of Norman Borlaug, who saved the lives of maybe 1 million people worldwide.

Tuesday, April 2, 202404/02/2024

Jim Merrill 04-01-24

Republican strategist Jim Merrill breaks down the GOP’s possibilities in the 2nd Congressional District.

Tuesday, April 2, 202404/02/2024

Chris Thompson 04-01-24

Union Leader business columnist Chris Thompson gives advice for young people entering the corporate workforce.

Tuesday, April 2, 202404/02/2024

Bob Quinn 04-01-24

Bob Quinn, CEO of the NH Association of Realtors, says Granite Staters need to reassert our basic property rights at the local government level.

Tuesday, April 2, 202404/02/2024

Wayne Lesperance 04-01-24

New England College President Wayne Lesperance assesses the 2nd Congressional District’s open seat after Rep. Annie Kuster announced she wouldn’t run again.

Friday, March 29, 202403/29/2024

Heather McGrail 03-29-24

Heather McGrail, president of the Greater Manchester Chamber, gives the chamber’s elevator pitch for membership, lists the services they offer to area businesses, and emphasizes the value to small business owners of networking and honing your marketing skills.

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