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.

Wednesday, October 11, 202310/11/2023

John Lappie 10-06-23

Plymouth State Political Science Professor John Lappie talks about House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s recent forced exit and says it’s a culmination of a process among Republicans that’s been going on for a while. 

Wednesday, October 11, 202310/11/2023

Secretary of State David Scanlan 10-11-23

Secretary of State David Scanlan explains why Iowa caved to the Democratic National Committee’s presidential primary calendar, but New Hampshire didn’t.

Wednesday, October 11, 202310/11/2023

Tracy Richmond 10-11-23

Tracy Richmond, board chair of the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire, discusses the connections between New Hampshire’s Jewish population and Israel, and how the Hamas terrorist attacks are affecting people here.

Wednesday, October 11, 202310/11/2023

Steve Matthieu 10-11-23

Steve Matthieu of LFS Tax Services in Manchester reminds people about late tax filing penalties, and reviews some of the mistakes people make when getting an extension on filing their personal income taxes.

Wednesday, October 11, 202310/11/2023

Jeff Mordock 10-11-23

Jeff Mordock, White House reporter for The Washington Times, gives an update on the race for House Speaker and the investigation of President Biden for possibly mishandling classified documents.

Wednesday, October 11, 202310/11/2023

Thom Brueckner 10-11-23

Thom Brueckner, CEO of Senior Financial Resources Inc. in Nashua, warns of signs that bank failures and a slowing economy could be coming.

Tuesday, October 10, 202310/10/2023

Gov. Ron DeSantis 10-10-23

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says the United States must support Israel’s efforts to defeat Hamas for as long as it takes, President Biden shouldn’t be napping as historical events unfold in real time, and the invasion of Israel shows why the U.S. needs to secure its own borders.

Tuesday, October 10, 202310/10/2023

Bill O’Brien 10-10-23

Republican National Committee member and attorney Bill O’Brien discusses his client Rudy Giuliani’s defamation suit against President Biden, and says Republicans are committed to keeping New Hampshire’s presidential primary first in the nation.

Tuesday, October 10, 202310/10/2023

Dan Hannon 10-10-23

Dan Hannon from the New Hampshire Film Festival describes some of the offerings at this year’s festival and some of his favorite movies.

Tuesday, October 10, 202310/10/2023

Jay Ruais 10-10-23

Manchester mayoral candidate Jay Ruais unveils his endorsement by former state Sen. Bobby Steven and says new leadership is needed to solve Manchester’s most pressing problems.

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