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.

Thursday, July 18, 202407/18/2024

Cate Martel 07-18-24

Cate Martel, a reporter at The Hill, talks about a book of Donald Trump’s collected poems being sold at the Republican Convention.

Thursday, July 18, 202407/18/2024

Randy E. Barnett 07-18-24

Author Randy E. Barnett, a Georgetown University Law Professor, shares excerpts from his latest book, ‘A Life for Liberty: The Making of an American Originalist.’

Wednesday, July 17, 202407/17/2024

AnnMarie Timmins 07-17-24

New Hampshire Bulletin’s AnnMarie Timmins offers an update on an earlier story concerning Social Security payments to young adults in the NH foster system.

Wednesday, July 17, 202407/17/2024

Drew Cline 07-17-24

Drew Cline from the Joshua Bartlett Center for Public Policy talks about Gov. Nikki Hailey’s speech at the Republican convention and the $20 million expenditure on the Manchester Public Bus line.

Wednesday, July 17, 202407/17/2024

Grace Curley 07-17-24

Radio Host Grace Curley talks about her recommended reads of the day, including a story of Vice Presidental Candidate JD Vance. 

Wednesday, July 17, 202407/17/2024

Doug Sovern 07-17-24

CBS reporter Doug Sovern provides an update from the GOP Convention in Milwaukee on Day 2 into Day 3.

Wednesday, July 17, 202407/17/2024

State Sen. Dan Innis 07-17-24

State Sen. Dan Innis checks in from the road to discuss the selection of fellow Buckeye JD Vance for the presidential ticket. 

Tuesday, July 16, 202407/16/2024

Doug Sovern 07-16-24

CBS reporter Doug Sovern provides an update from the GOP Convention in Milwaukee.

Tuesday, July 16, 202407/16/2024

Damien Fisher 07-16-24

Reporter Damien Fisher talks about two of his of his recent articles that focus on a state representative who’s landed in hot water over alleged racist comments and a rat infestation issue at a New Hampshire prison.

Tuesday, July 16, 202407/16/2024

David Coe 07-16-24

Meteorologist David Koe from Argonne National Laboratory helps us understand the current weather pattern we are experiencing in New Hampshire.

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