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, November 15, 202311/15/2023

Grace Stanke 11-15-23

Grace Stanke, Miss America 2023 and a nuclear engineer, dispels some of the myths about nuclear power.

Wednesday, November 15, 202311/15/2023

John Clegg 11-15-23

As folks prepare to hit the roads over the upcoming holiday John Clegg from the Office of Highway Safety talks about the latest effort to keep people safe. 

Wednesday, November 15, 202311/15/2023

David Drucker 11-15-23

The Dispatch reporter David Drucker breaks down the Republican presidential campaigns’ plans for taking on Donald Trump.

Wednesday, November 15, 202311/15/2023

State Rep. Erica Layon 11-15-23

State Rep. Erica Layon of Derry discusses her bill to prohibit gender transition surgeries on minors.

Wednesday, November 15, 202311/15/2023

State Rep. Joe Sweeney 11-15-23

State Rep. Joe Sweeney of Salem discusses Medicaid expansion and whether students should be automatically enrolled in school lunch programs.

Wednesday, November 15, 202311/15/2023

Paul Craney 11-15-23

Paul Craney of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance says New Hampshire’s low taxes really do affect policy in Massachusetts.

Wednesday, November 15, 202311/15/2023

Christine Rosen 11-15-23

American Enterprise Institute fellow and Commentary magazine writer Christine Rosen shares her experience at the March for Israel on November 14.

Wednesday, November 15, 202311/15/2023

Thom Brueckner 11-15-23

Thom Brueckner, CEO of Senior Financial Resources Inc. in Nashua, discusses the recent market rally following a better-than-expected inflation report.

Tuesday, November 14, 202311/14/2023

Jennifer Gillis 11-14-23

Manchester Superintendent of Schools Jenn Gillis discusses Phase 1 of the district’s facilities plan.

Tuesday, November 14, 202311/14/2023

Chuck Morse 11-14-23

Former state Senate President Chuck Morse says Jay Ruais’ win in Manchester is a bad sign for Joyce Craig’s campaign for governor.

Recent Headlines

17 hours ago in National

States worry about how to fill the gap in food aid ahead of a federal benefits halt

Officials in Louisiana, Vermont and Virginia pledged Thursday to keep food aid flowing to recipients in their states, even if the federal program is stalled next month because of the government shutdown.

17 hours ago in National

Trump says he’s ending trade talks with Canada over TV ads

President Donald Trump announced he's ending "all trade negotiations" with Canada because of a television ad opposing U.S. tariffs that he said misstated the facts and called "egregious behavior" aimed at influencing U.S. court decisions.

2 days ago in National

Trump backs off planned surge of federal agents into San Francisco after talking to the mayor

President Donald Trump said Thursday that he's backing off a planned surge of federal agents into San Francisco after speaking to the mayor, as protesters gathered outside a U.S. Coast Guard base where they were located.

2 days ago in National

Health care compromise appears far off as the government shutdown stalemate persists

The government shutdown has reopened debate on what has been a central issue for both major political parties in the last 15 years: the future of health coverage under the Affordable Care Act.

3 days ago in National

Trump pick to lead federal watchdog agency withdraws after offensive text messages were revealed

President Donald Trump 's pick to lead a federal watchdog agency withdrew from consideration Tuesday evening, after his offensive text messages were made public and GOP senators revolted.