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, January 15, 202401/15/2024

Wayne Lesperance 01-15-24

New England College President Wayne Lesperance handicaps the Iowa caucuses and discusses Donald Trump’s dominance in that state.

Monday, January 15, 202401/15/2024

Greg Moore 01-15-24

Greg Moore, executive director of Americans for Prosperity-NH, says legislators this week will consider bills to reinstate New Hampshire’s only income tax as well as cut existing taxes.

Friday, January 12, 202401/12/2024

Gov. Chris Sununu 01-12-24

Gov. Chris Sununu chats about Chris Christie suspending his presidential campaign, Ron DeSantis’ chances in Iowa, Nikki Haley’s chances in and after New Hampshire, and why voters should focus more on federal spending.

Friday, January 12, 202401/12/2024

Ben Scafidi 01-12-24

Education economist Ben Scafidi says New Hampshire education spending has more than doubled this century but most voters don’t know it.

Friday, January 12, 202401/12/2024

Patrick Tate 01-12-24

Wildlife biologist Pat Tate says the state wants to figure out why New Hampshire’s population of fishers has fallen, and explains why he hasn’t hugged one yet.

Friday, January 12, 202401/12/2024

Damien Fisher 01-12-24

Reporter Damien Fisher relays the amazing drama of a candidate who filed to run in the New Hampshire presidential primary and has been in and out of court since.

Thursday, January 11, 202401/11/2024

Dante Scala 01-11-24

UNH Political Science Professor Dante Scala offers some insight following Chris Christie’s announcement Wednesday night that he is dropping out of the race for President.

Thursday, January 11, 202401/11/2024

State Rep. Ross Berry 01-11-24

Manchester State Rep. Ross Berry talks about why he’s backing Ron DeSantis bid for the White House. 

Thursday, January 11, 202401/11/2024

Jim Merrill 01-11-24

Strategist Jim Merrill talks about Chris Christie’s abrupt withdrawal from the race for the Republican nomination for President.

Thursday, January 11, 202401/11/2024

Shawn O’Neil 01-11-24

Following the resignation of a second Town Moderator over a two-year period, Shawn O’Neil, chairman of Danville’s Select Board shares his insight on the matter.

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