The WFEA Morning Update
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, February 12, 202402/12/2024
Tom Raffio 02-12-24
Tom Raffio, president and CEO of Northeast Delta Dental, talks about leadership, leaving a legacy, and the hard work of expanding dental coverage to lower-income Granite Staters and veterans.
Friday, February 9, 202402/09/2024
Michael Graham 02-08-24
Michael Graham of New Hampshire Journal says New Hampshire Democrats made a big mistake protecting President Biden from a challenger in the New Hampshire primary.
Friday, February 9, 202402/09/2024
Tomy Taylor 02-09-24
Sig Sauer’s Tom Taylor discusses the rapid growth of one of New Hampshire’s biggest manufacturers and how their commercial and military contracts are fueling their expansion.
Friday, February 9, 202402/09/2024
Professor John Lappie 02-09-24
Plymouth State University political scientist John Lappie says the report on President Biden’s handling of classified documents turned the conversation in Washington away from Republican disorder to Biden’s mental fitness for office.
Friday, February 9, 202402/09/2024
Marc Goldwein 02-09-24
Marc Goldwein of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget says interest payments on the federal debt are already the federal government’s second-largest expense, and several trust funds will run out of money in the next decade thanks to irresponsible budgeting.
Thursday, February 8, 202402/08/2024
Ginger Kozlowski 02-08-24
Ginger Kozlowski from the Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains along with 12th grader Alana Bonneau and 1st grader Williow Patti stop by the Morning Update to talk cookies and leadership skills.
Thursday, February 8, 202402/08/2024
Jeff Mordock 02-08-24
Washington Times White House reporter Jeff Mordock reports on several instances this week in which President Biden claimed to have recently spoken with dead world leaders.
Thursday, February 8, 202402/08/2024
Andy Sylvia 02-08-24
Manchester Inklink reporter Andy Sylvia reports on this week’s happenings at City Hall, including disagreements over bike lanes and fire department spending.
Thursday, February 8, 202402/08/2024
State Sen. Dan Innis 02-08-24
Sen. Dan Innis discusses his bill to create a state office to pursue efficiency in state operations and regular reviews of state regulations.
Thursday, February 8, 202402/08/2024
Rich Gulla 02-08-24
State Employees Association President Rich Gulla talks state employee pay, benefits, housing, and right-to-work legislation, as well as the effort to unionize Dartmouth College basketball players.





