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.

Monday, November 20, 202311/20/2023

Drew Cline 11-20-23

Drew says New Hampshire’s affluence relative to Vermont and Maine is a direct result of our pro-freedom policies.

Monday, November 20, 202311/20/2023

Andy Smith 11-20-23

Andy Smith of the UNH Survey Center discusses Nikki Haley’s surge in the GOP presidential primary as well as President Joe Biden’s weak support among Democrats.

Monday, November 20, 202311/20/2023

Tom Raffio 11-20-23

Northeast Delta Dental President & CEO Tom Raffio is thankful to live in New Hampshire, where the private and public sectors have worked together to help people in need.

Monday, November 20, 202311/20/2023

Greg Moore 11-20-23

Greg Moore, state director of Americans for Prosperity-NH, says Bidenomics has made Thanksgiving more of a struggle for Granite Staters.

Monday, November 20, 202311/20/2023

Josh Gibney 11-17-23

Josh Gibney of AAA Travel gives tips on how to plan a European river cruise vacation.

Thursday, November 16, 202311/16/2023

Susan Mathison 11-16-23

Susan Mathison of Common Man for Ukraine, recently returned from the war-torn country, says children there need more food, supplies and therapy as the war drags on.

Thursday, November 16, 202311/16/2023

Jason Sorens 11-16-23

Jason Sorens, co-author of the Cato Institute’s Freedom in the 50 States report, explains New Hampshire’s top ranking.

Thursday, November 16, 202311/16/2023

James Fox 11-16-23

James Fox, director of property & casualty insurance at the N.H. Insurance Department, warns of extended warranty scams.

Thursday, November 16, 202311/16/2023

Gov. Chris Sununu 11-16-23

Gov. Chris Sununu discusses New Hampshire’s top rankings for economic and personal freedom, restrictions on beer labels, and whether he’d invite Chinese President Xi Jinping to Manchester.

Thursday, November 16, 202311/16/2023

Kathy Sullivan 11-16-23

Former N.H. Democratic Party Chair Kathy Sullivan discusses President Biden’s chances as a write-in candidate in the New Hampshire presidential primary, state abortion policy and more.

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