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, February 12, 202402/12/2024

Jeff Jacoby 02-12-24

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby discusses his journey from a loyal Republican to an independent who doesn’t like either party and President Biden’s obvious age problem.

Monday, February 12, 202402/12/2024

Patricia LaFrance 02-12-24

Former Hillsborough County Attorney Patricia LaFrance says Kayla Montgomery’s testimony in Adam Montgomery’s murder trial was very effective and the state prosecutors have done a good job handling the case.

Monday, February 12, 202402/12/2024

Jason Osborne 02-12-24

N.H. House Majority Leader Jason Osborne says passing an Education Freedom Account expansion in the House was a big win and the House could see more Democrats switch parties this year.

Monday, February 12, 202402/12/2024

Kate Baker Demers 02-12-24

Kate Baker Demers of the Children’s Scholarship Fund New Hampshire explains what it would mean for families making $150,000 a year to have access to Education Freedom Accounts.

Monday, February 12, 202402/12/2024

Wayne Lesperance 02-12-24

New England College President Wayne Lesperance says the Hur report is very bad for President Biden, who can’t depend on attacking Trump despite Trump giving Biden plenty of things to attack, and Tom Brady is still the GOAT.

Monday, February 12, 202402/12/2024

Tom Raffio 02-12-24

Tom Raffio, president and CEO of Northeast Delta Dental, talks about leadership, leaving a legacy, and the hard work of expanding dental coverage to lower-income Granite Staters and veterans.

Friday, February 9, 202402/09/2024

Michael Graham 02-08-24

Michael Graham of New Hampshire Journal says New Hampshire Democrats made a big mistake protecting President Biden from a challenger in the New Hampshire primary.

Friday, February 9, 202402/09/2024

Tomy Taylor 02-09-24

Sig Sauer’s Tom Taylor discusses the rapid growth of one of New Hampshire’s biggest manufacturers and how their commercial and military contracts are fueling their expansion.

Friday, February 9, 202402/09/2024

Professor John Lappie 02-09-24

Plymouth State University political scientist John Lappie says the report on President Biden’s handling of classified documents turned the conversation in Washington away from Republican disorder to Biden’s mental fitness for office.

Friday, February 9, 202402/09/2024

Marc Goldwein 02-09-24

Marc Goldwein of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget says interest payments on the federal debt are already the federal government’s second-largest expense, and several trust funds will run out of money in the next decade thanks to irresponsible budgeting.

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