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, May 22, 202405/22/2024

Wayne Lesperance 05-22-24

New England College President and political scientist Wayne Lesperance says President Biden’s stops in Merrimack and Nashua didn’t make much of a splash, and the president will have to up his game next time.

Tuesday, May 21, 202405/21/2024

Tim Carney 05-21-24

Tim Carney, author of Family Unfriendly, says we can and should change the parts of our culture that discourage family formation and childbirth.

Tuesday, May 21, 202405/21/2024

Karoline Leavitt 05-21-24

Trump campaign spokesperson Karoline Leavitt says Biden policy failures have put New Hampshire’s electoral votes in play in 2024, and Trump is likely to visit again this summer.

Tuesday, May 21, 202405/21/2024

Chief Allen Aldenberg 05-21-24

Manchester Police Chief Allen Aldenberg says the Shot Spotter program isn’t perfect but is increasing police response times and helping to identify shootings that people don’t call in.

Tuesday, May 21, 202405/21/2024

Joshua Reap 05-21-24

Joshua Reap of the Associated Builders and Contractors of New Hampshire and Vermont says Biden administration regulations are hurting the construction industry.

Tuesday, May 21, 202405/21/2024

Chuck Morse 05-21-24

Republican candidate for governor Chuck Morse says offshore wind can hurt the Seacoast fishing industry and needs more study.

Tuesday, May 21, 202405/21/2024

State Senator Tim Lang 05-21-24

Sen. Tim Lang discusses the passage of bills to restrict scholastic sports by gender, ban sex change surgeries for minors, and strengthen parents’ rights.

Monday, May 20, 202405/20/2024

Jeff Jacoby 05-20-24

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby says Argentina’s Javier Milei is refreshing and politicians need to stop pushing for more mass transit.

Monday, May 20, 202405/20/2024

Nathan Shrader 05-20-24

New England College political science professor Nate Shrader is looking for congressional candidates in New Hampshire in 2024 who have a common touch and can empathize with voters.

Monday, May 20, 202405/20/2024

State Sen. Sharon Carson 05-20-24

Senate Majority Leader Sharon Carson says the biggest political news in the state Senate last week was the passage of a recreational marijuana bill, but prospects remain questionable that it will become law.

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