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, December 22, 202312/22/2023

Professor John Lappie 12-22-23

Plymouth State University political scientist John Lappie analyzes the December presidential primary polls and where candidates stand a month before the New Hampshire primary.

Friday, December 22, 202312/22/2023

Chuck Morse 12-22-23

Candidate for governor Chuck Morse discusses his endorsement of Donald Trump and UNH’s handling of speech issues after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.

Friday, December 22, 202312/22/2023

B.J. & Elliot Perry 12-22-23

B.J. and Elliot Perry talk about Operation Stocking Stuffer to get Christmas stockings to veterans.

Friday, December 22, 202312/22/2023

Karl Zhan 12-22-23

Karl Zahn is preparing his underground bunker for 2024.

Friday, December 22, 202312/22/2023

Josh Gibney 12-22-23

Josh Gibney from AAA Travel in Manchester says escorted vacations can enhance your trip and be cheaper than you might think.

Thursday, December 21, 202312/21/2023

Andy Smith 12-21-23

Andy Smith of the UNH Survey Center talks about his finding that Granite Staters generally prefer to say “Merry Christmas” instead of “Happy Holidays,” but not even a third say they buy real Christmas trees, with nearly half of us preferring fake trees.

Thursday, December 21, 202312/21/2023

State Reps. Ross Berry & Joe Sweeney 12-21-23

Republican state Reps. Ross Berry and Joe Sweeney explain their support for Gov. Ron DeSantis for president and react to proposals to put “Live free or die” on the state flag and let employers pay employees in gold.

Thursday, December 21, 202312/21/2023

Insurance Commissioner D.J. Bettencourt 12-21-23

Insurance Commissioner D.J. Bettencourt gives advice on the open enrollment period for health insurance coverage and talks about the department’s commission on mental health care and substance abuse treatment coverage.

Wednesday, December 20, 202312/20/2023

Dante Scala 12-20-23

UNH political science professor Dante Scala says Nikki Haley has a narrow path to winning New Hampshire, but her recent surge in Iowa polling complicates her plans to focus on New Hampshire.

Wednesday, December 20, 202312/20/2023

Rob Roper 12-20-23

Vermont journalist Rob Roper updates us on the latest crazy spending increases and costly regulations in the Green Mountain State, including rising energy costs and property taxes.

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