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.

Monday, January 8, 202401/08/2024

Jeff Jacoby 01-08-24

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby says U.S. border policies and the Endangered Species Act have proven unworkable failures.

Monday, January 8, 202401/08/2024

Tracey Schmidt 01-08-24

Tracey Schmidt from Americans for Prosperity Action gives their reasons for supporting Nikki Haley for president.

Monday, January 8, 202401/08/2024

Jodie Nazaka 01-08-24

Manchester Economic Development Director Jodie Nazaka says the city will release results of its marketing survey in February.

Monday, January 8, 202401/08/2024

State Sen. Donna Soucy 01-08-24

New Hampshire Senate Democratic Leader Donna Soucy of Manchester lays out the Democrats’ top priorities for 2024, including removing legal restrictions on abortion, raising the minimum wage, and letting minors get sex reassignment surgery.

Monday, January 8, 202401/08/2024

Tom Raffio 01-08-24

Tom Raffio, president & CEO of Northeast Delta Dental, talks about corporate leadership and improving oral health in New Hampshire.

Friday, January 5, 202401/05/2024

Jeremy Berger 01-05-24

Jeremy Berger of Bedford discusses his trip volunteering in Israel over the holidays.

Friday, January 5, 202401/05/2024

Secretary of State David Scanlan 01-05-24

Secretary of State David Scanlan says the issue of Donald Trump’s eligibility for office under the 14th Amendment is not for state-level officials to decide.

Friday, January 5, 202401/05/2024

Nathan Shrader 01-05-24

New England College professor Nathan Shrader previews their College Convention for students wanting to have a New Hampshire primary experience.

Friday, January 5, 202401/05/2024

James Pindell 01-05-24

Boston Globe political reporter James Pindell says Chris Christie missed the best time to drop out of the presidential race before the New Hampshire primary.

Friday, January 5, 202401/05/2024

Mayor Deaglan McEachern 01-05-24

Portsmouth Mayor Deaglan McEachern says cities are either moving forward or falling behind, and Portsmouth has to address its housing shortage if it is to avoid falling behind.

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