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.

Thursday, December 28, 202312/28/2023

Jessica Vaughan 12-28-23

Jessica Vaughan from the Center for Immigration Studies talks about some of the biggest issues the US is still facing and some of the problems the nation dealt with during 2023. 

Wednesday, December 27, 202312/27/2023

Gov. Chris Sununu 12-27-23

Gov. Chris Sununu says Nikki Haley is likely to finish second I Iowa, and she’s no warmonger neocon. He also talks about legislative priorities for the state in 2024.

Wednesday, December 27, 202312/27/2023

Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut 12-27-23

Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut discusses the growth of public charter schools in New Hampshire and the recent Harvard study that ranked the state’s charter schools fourth in the nation.

Wednesday, December 27, 202312/27/2023

Gov. Asa Hutchinson 12-27-23

Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson discusses leadership, political polarization, how to shrink the federal bureaucracy, and how the federal government should address America’s and New England’s future energy needs.

Wednesday, December 27, 202312/27/2023

State Sen. Tim Lang 12-27-23

State Sen. Tim Lang talks squirrel hunting and his bill to let Granite Staters hunt the rodents year-round.

Tuesday, December 26, 202312/26/2023

Jeff Jacoby 12-26-23

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby and Drew debate “It’s a Wonderful Life” and why Scrooge is Scrooge.

Tuesday, December 26, 202312/26/2023

Assistant Attorney General Mary Stewart 12-26-23

Assistant Attorney General Mary Stewart says the FCC’s new robocall rule should reduce unwanted calls.

Tuesday, December 26, 202312/26/2023

Wayne Lesperance 12-26-23

New England College President Wayne Lesperance analyzes the last December presidential primary polls and the write-in effort for President Biden.

Tuesday, December 26, 202312/26/2023

State Rep. Joe Sweeney 12-26-23

State Rep. Joe Sweeney of Salem discusses his Write In Bozo effort for the New Hampshire presidential primary.

Friday, December 22, 202312/22/2023

Det. Adrianne Davenport 12-22-23

Manchester Police Detective Adrianne Davenport announces the department’s Community Closet to help kids in need and talks about the challenges and rewards of investigating child abuse and neglect cases.

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