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, December 13, 202312/13/2023

Thom Brueckner 12-13-23

Thom Brueckner, CEO of Senior Financial Resources Inc. in Nashua, warns that inflation might not be done, so we shouldn’t count on Federal Reserve rate cuts just yet.

Tuesday, December 12, 202312/12/2023

Neil Levesque 12-12-23

New Hampshire Institute of Politics Executive Director Neil Levesque says CNN never contacted St. Anselm College about the debate the network announced for Jan. 21, and Gov. Sununu’s endorsement of Nikki Haley could really matter.

Tuesday, December 12, 202312/12/2023

Alex Ray 12-12-23

Common Man Founder Alex Ray reflects on his career in business and philanthropy and says the key to success is making other people happy.

Tuesday, December 12, 202312/12/2023

Chris Ager 12-12-23

New Hampshire Republican Party Chairman Chris Ager discusses CNN’s announcement of a non-sanctioned debate, Trump’s probability of winning, and the no-chance abortion ban bill Democrats are attacking.

Tuesday, December 12, 202312/12/2023

Chuck Morse 12-12-23

Republican candidate for governor Chuck Morse says he plans to endorse in the presidential race, and Gov. Sununu’s endorsement does matter.

Tuesday, December 12, 202312/12/2023

Thom Brueckner 12-12-23

Thom Brueckner, CEO of Senior Financial Resources Inc. in Nashua, says financial advisers who don’t offer annuities are putting their interests above those of the client.

Monday, December 11, 202312/11/2023

Jeff Jacoby 12-11-23

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby says Hamas can learn a lot from Hanukkah, and politicians can learn a lot from the rise in abortions after the Dobbs decision.

Monday, December 11, 202312/11/2023

Paul LeBlanc 12-11-23

SNHU President Paul LeBlanc attributes SNHU’s success in large part to innovation, something he says traditional universities are often too slow to embrace, and putting students first. On politics, he says universities should promote the exchange of ideas, never indoctrination of students.

Monday, December 11, 202312/11/2023

Wayne Lesperance 12-11-23

New England College President Wayne Lesperance says it shouldn’t be hard for university presidents to stand against anti-Semitism and intimidation on their campuses.

Monday, December 11, 202312/11/2023

Tom Raffio 12-11-23

Northeast Delta Dental President & CEO Tom Raffio discusses dental coverage for veterans and the progress being made in expanding coverage for lower-income Granite Staters.

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