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.

Wednesday, July 3, 202407/03/2024

Drew Cline 07-03-24

Drew Cline of Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy shares his observations from last week’s Presidential Debate and highlights his most recent NH Journal article. 

Wednesday, July 3, 202407/03/2024

Robert Woodson 07-03-24

Robert Woodson of the Woodson Center provides insight into their mission and reflections on the meaning of the Declaration of Independence. 

Wednesday, July 3, 202407/03/2024

AnnMarie Timmins 07-03-24

AnnMarie Timmins talks about her recent New Hampshire Bulletin, which focuses on fact-checking the NH GOP’s abortion press conference.

Wednesday, July 3, 202407/03/2024

Andre Barnes 07-03-24

Andre Barnes of Immigration USA talks about the negative impact that illegal immigration has on minority employment.

Tuesday, July 2, 202407/02/2024

Randy Barnett 07-02-24

Georgetown Law Professor and Constitutional Scholar Randy Barnett discusses his latest book, A Life for Liberty, and provides insight into the Trump Immunity Supreme Court Case.

Tuesday, July 2, 202407/02/2024

Brendan Lynch 07-02-24

Manchester’s Recreation and Enterprise Director Brendan Lynch discusses the Sunshine Club and the City’s Independence Day activities happening on July 3rd.

Tuesday, July 2, 202407/02/2024

Jodie Nazaka 07-02-24

Manchester’s Economic Development Director, Jodie Nazaka offers her insight following news of the City’s new initiative known as the Downtown Cleaning Program.

Tuesday, July 2, 202407/02/2024

Nathan Shrader 07-02-24

New England College Political Science Professor Nathan Shrader shares how three states appear to be shifting into battleground states. And gives a review on how both parties and the media handled the Trump immunity case.

Monday, July 1, 202407/01/2024

Jennifer Gillis 07-01-24

Superintendent of Schools for Manchester School District Dr. Jennifer Gillis offers her approach on how parents can help mitigate student summer slide.

Monday, July 1, 202407/01/2024

Jerry Leeman 07-01-24

Following last week’s ruling by the Supreme Court limiting the federal government’s overreach. Jerry Leeman from the New England Fisherman’s Stewardship Association explains how this ruling will benefit fishermen.

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