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 8, 202311/08/2023

Thom Brueckner 11-08-23

Thom Brueckner, CEO of Senior Financial Resources Inc., in Nashua, says that despite last week’s market rally, signs don’t look great for the U.S. economy right now.

Wednesday, November 8, 202311/08/2023

B.J. Perry 11-08-23

Republican consultant B.J. Perry says Jay Ruais’ victory in the Manchester mayoral race should put an end to the old tactic of campaigning on how long one’s lived in the city.

Monday, November 6, 202311/06/2023

Jeff Jacoby 11-06-23

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby criticizes Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley for joining Elizabeth Warren in opposition to First Amendment protections, and laments the decline in news consumption among Americans.

Monday, November 6, 202311/06/2023

Assistant Attorney General Sean Locke 11-06-23

Assistant Attorney General Sean Locke discusses a civil rights case involving a threatening note left on a windshield in a Manchester Walmart parking lot.

Monday, November 6, 202311/06/2023

Jim Merrill 11-06-23

Republican political consultant Jim Merrill says Manchester residents have a choice between change and the status quo, and a New York Times poll rings alarm bells for President Biden.

Monday, November 6, 202311/06/2023

Jay Ruias 11-06-23

Manchester mayoral candidate Jay Ruais says people in the city want change because they see that Manchester isn’t living up to its full potential.

Monday, November 6, 202311/06/2023

Sam Evans-Brown 11-06-23

Sam Evans-Brown of Clean Energy NH explains the Twin States Clean Energy Link that will connect New England to hydropower in Quebec.

Friday, November 3, 202311/03/2023

Tina Guilford 11-03-23

Derry Town Clerk Tina Guilford discusses the town’s new voting machines.

Friday, November 3, 202311/03/2023

Karl Zahn 11-03-23

Comic Karl Zahn says the world’s really hard to satirize right now.

Friday, November 3, 202311/03/2023

Max Eden 11-03-23

Max Eden of the American Enterprise Institute challenges the media narrative that “book bans” are sweeping the nation.

Recent Headlines

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