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, June 3, 202406/03/2024

Wayne Lesperance 06-03-24

New England College President Wayne Lesperance says the Trump guilty verdict in Manhattan probably won’t change much politically, but if the Republican Party puts money into the Second Congressional District race, that might.

Friday, May 31, 202405/31/2024

Cinde Warmington 05-31-24

Executive Councilor and Democratic candidate for governor Cinde Warmington discussed the Trump hush money conviction, her plan for net-zero emissions, her strengths vs. Joyce Craig and more.

Friday, May 31, 202405/31/2024

James Pindell 05-31-24

Boston Globe political reporter James Pindell says Trump’s felony conviction in Manhattan doesn’t actually change any of the core facts that voters have already factored in about Trump.

Friday, May 31, 202405/31/2024

Bryan Caplan 05-31-24

George Mason University economist Bryan Caplan discusses his book on housing, “Build, Baby, Build.”

Thursday, May 30, 202405/30/2024

Chuck Morse 05-30-24

Republican candidate for governor Chuck Morse says the state’s anti-discrimination in education law struck down by a federal judge should be redrafted if the state doesn’t win on appeal.

Thursday, May 30, 202405/30/2024

State Rep. Terry Roy 05-30-24

Rep. Terry Roy says his bill to put people who’ve been committed as a danger to themselves or others on the federal prohibited persons list for gun purchases, and give them a way to get off the list, might not pass this year.

Thursday, May 30, 202405/30/2024

Yusufu Juma 05-30-24

Manchester resident Yusufu Juma explains why he started a youth soccer program for kids who can’t afford to do travel teams.

Thursday, May 30, 202405/30/2024

State Rep. Erica Layon 05-30-24

Rep. Erica Layon says the only option for legalizing marijuana this year is for the House to pass the Senate bill.

Wednesday, May 29, 202405/29/2024

State Senate President Jeb Bradley 05-29-24

State Senate President Jeb Bradley says the ruling declaring the state’s anti-discrimination in education law unconstitutionally vague is wrong and if the state doesn’t win on appeal legislators would try again in the next legislative session.

Wednesday, May 29, 202405/29/2024

Pat Hynes 05-29-24

Consultant Pat Hynes worries that New England’s largest health care system might raise prices and says the Biden campaign is making strategically terrible decisions.

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