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, December 1, 202312/01/2023

Jeff Mordock 12-01-23

Washington Times White House reporter Jeff Mordock tells what it’s like to try to get a question answered when you’re not one of the White House’s favorite reporters.

Friday, December 1, 202312/01/2023

Alysa Erichs 12-01-23

Alysa Erichs of United to Safeguard from Illegal Trade gives tips for avoiding counterfeit and illegal products during the holidays.

Friday, December 1, 202312/01/2023

Professor John Lappie 12-01-23

Plymouth State University Professor John Lappie says the Ron DeSantis-Gavin Newsom debate wound up being a typical shouting match instead of the serious discussion it was supposed to be.

Thursday, November 30, 202311/30/2023

Neil Levesque 11-30-23

New Hampshire Institute of Politics Executive Director Neil Levesque shares his thoughts on the Ron DeSantis-Gavin Newsom debate and Nikki Haley’s chances in New Hampshire.

Thursday, November 30, 202311/30/2023

Dan Grace 11-30-23

Dan Grace of Capital Well offers a Christmas discount on water testing and says it’s a great time to plan your irrigation system for next spring.

Thursday, November 30, 202311/30/2023

Evan Nappen 11-30-23

Gun rights attorney Evan Nappen says New Hampshire needs to report involuntary commitments to the FBI so they can be included in gun purchase background checks.

Thursday, November 30, 202311/30/2023

Rich Girard 11-30-23

Former Manchester alderman and school board member Rich Girard says the city’s new school district contracts are more expensive than presented.

Wednesday, November 29, 202311/29/2023

Gov. Ron DeSantis 11-29-23

Gov. Ron DeSantis says “live free or die” would be a great U.S. motto, and the next president has to slash the size and authority of the federal bureaucracy.

Wednesday, November 29, 202311/29/2023

State Sen. Lou D’Allesandro 11-29-23

State Sen. Lou D’Allesandro says marijuana legalization will pass the Legislature in 2024.

Wednesday, November 29, 202311/29/2023

Jim Merrill 11-29-23

Republican consultant Jim Merrill says the AFP-Action endorsement of Nikki Haley will matter in the Republican presidential primary.

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