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, January 26, 202401/26/2024

Jessica Vaughan 01-26-24

Jessica Vaughan from the Center for Immigration Studies discusses the immigration deal and requests from nine Democratic governors for federal help dealing with migrants in their states.

Friday, January 26, 202401/26/2024

Chris Edwards 01-26-24

Economist Chris Edwards of the Cato Institute discusses his plan to use federalism to address Washington’s runaway borrowing and spending.

Friday, January 26, 202401/26/2024

Mayor Jay Ruais 01-26-24

Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais discusses the city’s effort to reduce stigma around getting treatment for substance abuse disorder.

Thursday, January 25, 202401/25/2024

Gov. Chris Sununu 01-25-24

Gov. Chris Sununu says he expects to campaign for Nikki Haley in South Carolina, and Donald Trump is making a big mistake by threatening Haley supporters.

Thursday, January 25, 202401/25/2024

Karl Zahn 01-25-24

Comic Karl Zahn talks the New Hampshire presidential primary and how to make sure you get a safe plane when you fly.

Thursday, January 25, 202401/25/2024

Kathy Sullivan 01-25-24

Former Democratic National Committee member Kathy Sullivan says the write-in campaign in New Hampshire showed Joe Biden’s strong base of support, while Trump’s record shows he’d be a drag on the Republican ticket in the fall.

Thursday, January 25, 202401/25/2024

Professor John Lappie 01-25-24

Plymouth State University Political Science Professor John Lappie breaks down the New Hampshire primary results.

Wednesday, January 24, 202401/24/2024

Thom Brueckner 01-24-24

Thom Brueckner, CEO of Senior Financial Resources Inc. in Nashua, says commercial real estate is in serious trouble and 2024 is looking really risky for equities investors.

Wednesday, January 24, 202401/24/2024

Jeff Jacoby 01-24-24

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby discusses the 2024 New Hampshire primary results, the detachment of elites, and illegal racial preferences being pushed in the name of progressivism.

Wednesday, January 24, 202401/24/2024

Pat Griffin 01-24-24

Republican consultant Pat Griffin says Trump and Biden both won New Hampshire, but by margins that indicate trouble for both in a 2024 general election.

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