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.

Friday, January 5, 202401/05/2024

Jeremy Berger 01-05-24

Jeremy Berger of Bedford discusses his trip volunteering in Israel over the holidays.

Friday, January 5, 202401/05/2024

Secretary of State David Scanlan 01-05-24

Secretary of State David Scanlan says the issue of Donald Trump’s eligibility for office under the 14th Amendment is not for state-level officials to decide.

Friday, January 5, 202401/05/2024

Nathan Shrader 01-05-24

New England College professor Nathan Shrader previews their College Convention for students wanting to have a New Hampshire primary experience.

Friday, January 5, 202401/05/2024

James Pindell 01-05-24

Boston Globe political reporter James Pindell says Chris Christie missed the best time to drop out of the presidential race before the New Hampshire primary.

Friday, January 5, 202401/05/2024

Mayor Deaglan McEachern 01-05-24

Portsmouth Mayor Deaglan McEachern says cities are either moving forward or falling behind, and Portsmouth has to address its housing shortage if it is to avoid falling behind.

Thursday, January 4, 202401/04/2024

Alderman Joe Kelly Levasseur 01-04-24

Manchester Alderman Joe Kelly Levasseur says the new 50-50 partisan split on the Board of Mayor and Aldermen will bring lower city spending and a fresh look at recent hiring and spending proposals. Also, he’s not very good at Fortnite.

Thursday, January 4, 202401/04/2024

Capt.Bill Luti 01-04-24

Retired Navy Captain Bill Luti tells of his experience facing down Iran’s navy in the 1980s and says President Biden can learn from President Reagan’s decision to respond forcefully to Iranian provocation.

Thursday, January 4, 202401/04/2024

AnnMarie Timmins 01-04-24

New Hampshire Bulletin reporter Annmarie Timmins says there’s ongoing conflict over the state’s decision to hire armed security guards for New Hampshire Hospital.

Thursday, January 4, 202401/04/2024

Susan Stearns 01-04-24

Susan Stearns of NAMI-NH explains why the group has concerns about having armed guards at New Hampshire Hospital.

Thursday, January 4, 202401/04/2024

Bob Burns 01-04-24

Trump supporter Bob Burns says Chris Christie should stay in the race because he’s only helping Trump by splitting the anti-Trump vote at this point.

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