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, April 29, 202404/29/2024

Chief Paul Dean 04-29-24

UNH Police Chief Paul Dean says the key to avoiding major campus unrest over political debates is to develop good relationships with students and set the right expectations.

Monday, April 29, 202404/29/2024

State Rep. Joe Sweeney 04-29-24

State Rep. Joe Sweeney says New Hampshire should cut business taxes further to stimulate more economic growth.

Friday, April 26, 202404/26/2024

Janette Howell 04-26-24

Mother Janette Howell says expanding Education Freedom Account eligibility to 500% of the federal poverty level would help her children.

Friday, April 26, 202404/26/2024

State Sen.Dan Innis 04-26-24

State Senator and UNH professor Dan Innis says the political climate at UNH isn’t very protest-focused, despite Thursday’s small pro-Hamas protest on campus.

Friday, April 26, 202404/26/2024

Chris Prunier 04-26-24

Goffstown barber Chris Prunier says he took out a restraining order on an activist who bullied him in his shop because he didn’t want to fly a pride flag, though he welcomes all people in his shop.

Friday, April 26, 202404/26/2024

Mayor Jay Ruais 04-26-24

Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais outlines his plan to reduce opioid overdoses in the city.

Friday, April 26, 202404/26/2024

Chris Ager 04-26-24

Republican Party Chairman Chris Ager says 30 Republicans’ cars were keyed at a recent event in Concord, and anyone with information about the crimes should contact Concord police.

Friday, April 26, 202404/26/2024

Marty Lueken 04-26-24

Marty Lueken, director of fiscal policy and analysis at EdChoice, shares his research showing that New Hampshire’s Education Freedom Account program saves taxpayers money.

Thursday, April 25, 202404/25/2024

State Rep.Erica Layon & State Rep.Ross Berry 04-25-24

State Reps. Erica Layon and Ross Berry discuss Rep. Berry’s bill to relax vaccination reporting requirements for New Hampshire day cares.

Thursday, April 25, 202404/25/2024

Dan Grace 04-25-24

Dan Grace of Capital Well advises homeowners to book irrigation system installations now, to fill abandoned wells, and to test their water for contaminants.

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