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, July 29, 202407/29/2024
Emily Brooks 07-29-24
Emily Brooks, reporter for The Hill, provided an update on the conversation about the Congressional budget stopgap. And she also provided insight into the pending Congressional investigation into the attempted assassination of former President Trump.
Monday, July 29, 202407/29/2024
Steven Groves 07-29-24
Senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation Steven Groves, provided a basic understanding of the controversial ‘Project 2025.’
Friday, July 26, 202407/26/2024
Ted Kitchens 07-26-24
Ted Kitchen, Airport Director for the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, talks about JetBlue’s addition as a flight partner and how Manchester-Boston attracts other carriers.
Friday, July 26, 202407/26/2024
Tina Sawtelle and Nicole Gregg 07-26-24
Tina Sawtelle and Nicole Gregg share details about this year’s New Hampshire Film Festival, taking place in Portsmouth from October 17 to 20, 2024.
Friday, July 26, 202407/26/2024
Karl Zahn 07-26-24
Comedian Karl Zahn shares his observations from the past week’s events. From Biden’s withdrawal to Harris’s emergence as the presumptive nominee, Karl doesn’t hold back.
Friday, July 26, 202407/26/2024
Nathan Shrader 07-26-24
New England College Professor Nate Shrader joins The Morning Update to discuss his article ‘How Harris can change the narrative to beat Trump which was recently published by The Hill.
Friday, July 26, 202407/26/2024
Jeff Chidester 07-26-24
Question of the Day: Do you agree with the policy to clear homeless encampments? Jeff discusses this issue.
Friday, July 26, 202407/26/2024
Emily Brooks 07-26-24
The Hill’s Emily Brooks discusses the ‘Stop Gap Spending’ measure Congress is grappling with before the August break. Emily also provides an update on the congressional hearings into the Trump Assassination Attempt.
Thursday, July 25, 202407/25/2024
Phil Van Hemart 07-25-24
Phil Van Hemart, organizer for Sail Portsmouth shares the agenda for the Tall Ship Sail Portsmouth festival planned for this weekend in Portsmouth Harbor.
Thursday, July 25, 202407/25/2024
Kathy Sullivan 07-25-24
Kathy Sullivan, a Political Pundit, reflects on Biden’s withdrawal speech to the nation and Kathy’s thoughts on VP Kamala Harris.
