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.

Tuesday, May 28, 202405/28/2024

AnnMarie Timmins 05-28-24

AnnMarie Timmins of New Hampshire Bulletin talks about the drama surrounding a move by House Lawmakers to reject an effort by the Senate to turn a bill intended to protect abortion rights into one that would instead collect abortion statistics. And the decision by New Hampshire’s Attorney General to join the class action lawsuit against Live Nation. 

Friday, May 24, 202405/24/2024

State Senate President Jeb Bradley 05-24-24

Senate President Jeb Bradley says the Senate passing marijuana legalization is the biggest political story in New Hampshire right now, the partisan breakdown on sex and gender issues is confusing, and the Biden administration’s effort to eliminate gas furnaces will leave New Englanders cold.

Friday, May 24, 202405/24/2024

Elliot and B.J. Perry 05-24-24

Elliot and B.J. Perry of the Elliot Perry Foundation discuss the foundation’s new Victory Garden initiative to help veterans and the needy.

Friday, May 24, 202405/24/2024

Professor John Lappie 05-24-24

Plymouth State University political scientist John Lappie says the Biden team missed an opportunity with its visit to New Hampshire this week.

Friday, May 24, 202405/24/2024

Greg Moore 05-24-24

Greg Moore from Americans For Prosperity-NH gives a primer on the Pine Tree Riot and the left’s effort to cancel the pine tree flag.

Friday, May 24, 202405/24/2024

Michael Graham 05-24-24

Michael Graham from New Hampshire Journal questions U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster’s claim that Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito must recuse himself for flying a colonial-era flag with roots in Weare, N.H., which she represents in Congress.

Friday, May 24, 202405/24/2024

Phil Taub 05-24-24

Phil Taub of Swim with a Mission reminds us on Memorial Day weekend of the sacrifices made to keep America free.

Friday, May 24, 202405/24/2024

Patrick Murphy 05-24-24

Hampton Beach Chief Lifeguard Patrick Murphy gives tips for how to enjoy the beach this summer.

Friday, May 24, 202405/24/2024

Zach Azem 05-24-24

Zach Azem of the UNH Survey Center breaks down their latest poll showing Trump and Biden in a statistical tie in New Hampshire.

Thursday, May 23, 202405/23/2024

Lt. Eric Kinsman 05-23-24

Lt. Eric Kinsman of the Portsmouth Police Department and the N.H. Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force says a 275% increase of reported online incidents against children has the task force warning parents and children of how to thwart predators.

Recent Headlines

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A 14-year-old running for governor is the first teen to get on Vermont’s general election ballot

Looking back, gubernatorial candidate Dean Roy says his political ambitions started in the eighth grade. And by that he means, last year. After working as a legislative page at the Vermont Statehouse, the 14-year-old freshman at Stowe High School now has his sights set on the corner office.

5 days ago in National, Trending

Savannah Guthrie to return to ‘Today’ on April 6 after mother’s disappearance

After a two-month absence sparked by her 84-year-old mother's apparent abduction, Savannah Guthrie will return to NBC's "Today" show next month, saying in an interview that aired Friday "joy will be my protest."

7 days ago in National

TSA officers share how they’re scraping by without pay

A woman in Indiana who put off dental surgery because she doesn't know if she can afford the copay. A Florida couple with young children who are depleting their savings. A grandmother in Idaho who plans to sell her car to pay the rent. They are among the tens of thousands Transportation Security Administration officers set to receive another $0 paycheck this week.

1 week ago in National

Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport

Two people were killed and several others badly hurt when an Air Canada regional jet struck a fire truck on a runway while landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport, officials said.

1 week ago in National

Federal immigration agents seen at Atlanta airport after Trump order amid during partial shutdown

Federal immigration officers have been seen at an airport in Atlanta after President Donald Trump said he'd deploy agents to supplement the Transportation Security Administration during a government shutdown that has caused long lines at security checkpoints across the country.