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, November 15, 202311/15/2023

Christine Rosen 11-15-23

American Enterprise Institute fellow and Commentary magazine writer Christine Rosen shares her experience at the March for Israel on November 14.

Wednesday, November 15, 202311/15/2023

Thom Brueckner 11-15-23

Thom Brueckner, CEO of Senior Financial Resources Inc. in Nashua, discusses the recent market rally following a better-than-expected inflation report.

Tuesday, November 14, 202311/14/2023

Jennifer Gillis 11-14-23

Manchester Superintendent of Schools Jenn Gillis discusses Phase 1 of the district’s facilities plan.

Tuesday, November 14, 202311/14/2023

Chuck Morse 11-14-23

Former state Senate President Chuck Morse says Jay Ruais’ win in Manchester is a bad sign for Joyce Craig’s campaign for governor.

Tuesday, November 14, 202311/14/2023

Dr. Keith Smith 11-14-23

Dr. Keith Smith says Medicare reimbursement rules make health care more expensive.

Monday, November 13, 202311/13/2023

Laura Landerman-Garber 11-13-23

Laura Landerman-Garber asks for holiday cards for U.S. military members this year.

Monday, November 13, 202311/13/2023

Rich Marianos 11-13-23

Rich Marianos of Georgetown University, former assistant director of the ATF, says illegal Chinese vaping products are a bigger problem than menthol cigarettes.

Monday, November 13, 202311/13/2023

Secretary of State David Scanlan 11-13-23

Secretary of State David Scanlan discusses his process for picking the presidential primary date and says the primary faces real threats going forward.

Monday, November 13, 202311/13/2023

Wayne Lesperance 11-13-23

Political scientist and New England College President Wayne Lesperance discusses Sen. Tim Scott’s departure from the presidential race and Donald Trump’s comments in Claremont.

Monday, November 13, 202311/13/2023

Pat Hynes 11-13-23

Political consultant and N.H. Sunday News columnist Pat Hynes lists three challenges for the Republican Party right now.

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