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.

Thursday, November 16, 202311/16/2023

Susan Mathison 11-16-23

Susan Mathison of Common Man for Ukraine, recently returned from the war-torn country, says children there need more food, supplies and therapy as the war drags on.

Thursday, November 16, 202311/16/2023

Jason Sorens 11-16-23

Jason Sorens, co-author of the Cato Institute’s Freedom in the 50 States report, explains New Hampshire’s top ranking.

Thursday, November 16, 202311/16/2023

James Fox 11-16-23

James Fox, director of property & casualty insurance at the N.H. Insurance Department, warns of extended warranty scams.

Thursday, November 16, 202311/16/2023

Gov. Chris Sununu 11-16-23

Gov. Chris Sununu discusses New Hampshire’s top rankings for economic and personal freedom, restrictions on beer labels, and whether he’d invite Chinese President Xi Jinping to Manchester.

Thursday, November 16, 202311/16/2023

Kathy Sullivan 11-16-23

Former N.H. Democratic Party Chair Kathy Sullivan discusses President Biden’s chances as a write-in candidate in the New Hampshire presidential primary, state abortion policy and more.

Wednesday, November 15, 202311/15/2023

Grace Stanke 11-15-23

Grace Stanke, Miss America 2023 and a nuclear engineer, dispels some of the myths about nuclear power.

Wednesday, November 15, 202311/15/2023

John Clegg 11-15-23

As folks prepare to hit the roads over the upcoming holiday John Clegg from the Office of Highway Safety talks about the latest effort to keep people safe. 

Wednesday, November 15, 202311/15/2023

David Drucker 11-15-23

The Dispatch reporter David Drucker breaks down the Republican presidential campaigns’ plans for taking on Donald Trump.

Wednesday, November 15, 202311/15/2023

State Rep. Erica Layon 11-15-23

State Rep. Erica Layon of Derry discusses her bill to prohibit gender transition surgeries on minors.

Wednesday, November 15, 202311/15/2023

State Rep. Joe Sweeney 11-15-23

State Rep. Joe Sweeney of Salem discusses Medicaid expansion and whether students should be automatically enrolled in school lunch programs.

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