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, May 17, 202405/17/2024

Executive Councilor Joe Kenney 05-17-24

Executive Councilor Joe Kenney explains why councilors were skeptical of $4 million in proposed contracts to create photos and videos to promote New Hampshire tourism.

Friday, May 17, 202405/17/2024

Karl Zahn 05-17-24

Karl Zahn isn’t sure Americans are ready for a Biden-Trump presidential debate, and thinks the candidates probably aren’t either.

Thursday, May 16, 202405/16/2024

Gov.Chris Sununu 05-16-24

Gov. Chris Sununu says Hamas has allies among “useful idiots” on U.S. campuses, most Nikki Haley voters will come around to supporting Donald Trump in November, and New Hampshire doesn’t have a big problem with university DEI programs.

Thursday, May 16, 202405/16/2024

Sen.Kelly Ayotte 05-16-24

Republican candidate for governor Kelly Ayotte talks about her plan to support law enforcement and says Cinde Warmington is using Ayotte’s name to get attention in the Democratic primary for governor.

Thursday, May 16, 202405/16/2024

State Rep. Jess Edwards 05-16-24

Rep. Jess Edwards says legislation to force the Department of Health and Human Services to advocate for abortion pills would set a bad precedent.

Thursday, May 16, 202405/16/2024

DEA Assistant Special Agent Paul Spera 05-16-24

Assistant Special Agent in Charge of Northern New England Paul Spera says the agency’s determination that fentanyl is the most dangerous and deadly drug crisis in U.S. history is drawing needed attention to the serious fentanyl problem.

Thursday, May 16, 202405/16/2024

Insurance Commissioner D.J. Bettencourt 05-16-24

Insurance Commissioner D.J. Bettencourt shares some inside perspective on how the department works with legislators to protect consumers.

Thursday, May 16, 202405/16/2024

Dr. Rich Castillo 05-16-24

Dr. Rich Castillo, an optometrist and ophthalmologist says optometrists can safety perform some minor surgeries, for which they’ve been trained, and New Hampshire should let them.

Wednesday, May 15, 202405/15/2024

Scott Brown 05-15-24

Scott Brown, chairman of the Competitiveness Coalition, summarizes Biden administration regulations that are hurting American automakers, tech companies and other businesses.

Wednesday, May 15, 202405/15/2024

Dr. Ellen Wald 05-15-24

Energy expert Dr. Ellen Wald says Biden administration auto and EV regulations are hurting American companies and consumers.

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