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, February 21, 202402/21/2024

State Rep. Keith Ammon 02-21-24

State Rep. Keith Ammon discusses his bill to make gold and silver legal tender in New Hampshire.

Wednesday, February 21, 202402/21/2024

Andy Smith 02-21-24

Andy Smith from the UNH Survey Center says their latest poll shows very high confidence in New Hampshire elections.

Tuesday, February 20, 202402/20/2024

Mike Comeau 02-20-24

Mike Comeau of Portsmouth Water Taxi talks about his new service set to launch this spring and how Portsmouth city leaders have reacted to his proposal.

Tuesday, February 20, 202402/20/2024

State Rep. John Hunt 02-20-24

State Rep. John Hunt, chairman of the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee, explains how the latest marijuana legalization bill works and why its passage is not a slam dunk in the Legislature.

Tuesday, February 20, 202402/20/2024

State Rep. Jess Edwards 02-20-24

State Rep. Jess Edwards says New Hampshire has a role to play in securing the border in Texas when the federal government won’t.

Tuesday, February 20, 202402/20/2024

State Sen. Lou D’Alessandro 02-20-24

State Sen. Lou D’Alessandro says Congress, not New Hampshire, should fund border security in Texas.

Tuesday, February 20, 202402/20/2024

Secretary of State Dave Scanlan 02-20-24

Secretary of State Dave Scanlan discusses the possible cyber threats to Hampshire’s 2024 elections.

Monday, February 19, 202402/19/2024

Eliga Gould 02-19-24

UNH historian Eliga Gould talks about George Washington and his legacy as we celebrate George Washington’s Birthday.

Monday, February 19, 202402/19/2024

Wayne Lesperance 02-19-24

New England College President Wayne Lesperance talks presidential rankings, why we still revere George Washington, and how to talk with young people about historical figures.

Monday, February 19, 202402/19/2024

Sen. Daryl Abbas 02-19-24

Sen. Daryl Abbas discusses bail reform, crime rates, and getting marijuana legalization right.

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