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, January 25, 202401/25/2024

Professor John Lappie 01-25-24

Plymouth State University Political Science Professor John Lappie breaks down the New Hampshire primary results.

Wednesday, January 24, 202401/24/2024

Thom Brueckner 01-24-24

Thom Brueckner, CEO of Senior Financial Resources Inc. in Nashua, says commercial real estate is in serious trouble and 2024 is looking really risky for equities investors.

Wednesday, January 24, 202401/24/2024

Jeff Jacoby 01-24-24

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby discusses the 2024 New Hampshire primary results, the detachment of elites, and illegal racial preferences being pushed in the name of progressivism.

Wednesday, January 24, 202401/24/2024

Pat Griffin 01-24-24

Republican consultant Pat Griffin says Trump and Biden both won New Hampshire, but by margins that indicate trouble for both in a 2024 general election.

Wednesday, January 24, 202401/24/2024

Chris Ager 01-24-24

New Hampshire Republican Party Chairman Chris Ager says Trump’s strong base within the party came out for him on Tuesday, most Republicans will unite behind the eventual nominee, and both parties will have real primaries in 2028.

Wednesday, January 24, 202401/24/2024

Drew Cline & Matt Gagnon 01-24-24

Matt Gagnon from WGAN in Portland, Maine, and Drew Cline discuss the results of the NH presidential primary.

Wednesday, January 24, 202401/24/2024

Dante Scala 01-24-24

UNH Political Science Professor Dante Scala breaks down the NH primary results and what they mean for Trump & Biden going forward.

Tuesday, January 23, 202401/23/2024

Vivek Ramaswamy 01-23-24

Former Republican Presidental hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy offers his perspective on the New Hampshire Primary and says Donald Trump will come away with a decisive win.

Monday, January 22, 202401/22/2024

Gov.Chris Sununu 01-22-24

Gov.Chris Sununu talks about how the Republican party no longer belongs to former President Donald Trump and why Nikki Haley is the conservative choice voters want.

Monday, January 22, 202401/22/2024

Nikki Haley 01-22-24

Republican Presidential hopeful and former South Carolina Governor Niki Haley shares her message with voters looking for a new candidate following Ron DeSantis’ departure. 

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