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, September 29, 202309/29/2023

Jamie Simchik 09-29-23

Jamie Simchik profiles his new start-up incubator, LaunchNH.

Friday, September 29, 202309/29/2023

Gov. Chris Sununu 09-29-23

Gov. Chris Sununu says the U.S. House should pass a budget rather than shut down the government, and Amazon.com’s monopoly practices prompted New Hampshire to join the FTC’s lawsuit against the company.

Thursday, September 28, 202309/28/2023

Holly Horst and Officer David Lisboa 09-28-23

Holly Horst and Officer David Lisboa of the Manchester Police Athletic League preview the 2023 Footrace for the Fallen and tell how MPAL changes kids’ lives in Manchester.

Thursday, September 28, 202309/28/2023

John Lappie 09-28-23

Plymouth State University Political Science Professor John Lappie recaps the second Republican presidential debate of 2023.

Thursday, September 28, 202309/28/2023

Chris Clem 09-28-23

Retired Border Patrol Chief of the Yuma Sector Chris Clem says the U.S. border is not secure and bad policies are making the situation worse.

Thursday, September 28, 202309/28/2023

Dan Bennett 09-28-23

Dan Bennett, president of the New Hampshire Automobile Dealers Association, says the UAW strike hasn’t affected supply in New Hampshire yet.

Thursday, September 28, 202309/28/2023

Sen. Michael Moore 09-28-23

Massachusetts state Sen. Michael Moore discusses plans to improve child protective services in Massachusetts after the system failed to protect Harmony Montgomery.

Wednesday, September 27, 202309/27/2023

Thom Brueckner 09-27-23

Thom Brueckner, CEO of Senior Financial Resources Inc,. talks about how the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady and the market didn’t blink.

Wednesday, September 27, 202309/27/2023

Juston McKinney 09-27-23

Comedian Juston McKinney previews his Oct. 7 Palace Theater show and explores the differences between being a soccer dad and a Patriots fan.

Wednesday, September 27, 202309/27/2023

Kathy Sullivan 09-27-23

Former DNC member Kathy Sullivan says Democrats should mobilize a write-in effort for President Biden since he won’t officially campaign in the 2024 New Hampshire primary.

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