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.

Tuesday, December 12, 202312/12/2023

Chuck Morse 12-12-23

Republican candidate for governor Chuck Morse says he plans to endorse in the presidential race, and Gov. Sununu’s endorsement does matter.

Tuesday, December 12, 202312/12/2023

Thom Brueckner 12-12-23

Thom Brueckner, CEO of Senior Financial Resources Inc. in Nashua, says financial advisers who don’t offer annuities are putting their interests above those of the client.

Monday, December 11, 202312/11/2023

Jeff Jacoby 12-11-23

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby says Hamas can learn a lot from Hanukkah, and politicians can learn a lot from the rise in abortions after the Dobbs decision.

Monday, December 11, 202312/11/2023

Paul LeBlanc 12-11-23

SNHU President Paul LeBlanc attributes SNHU’s success in large part to innovation, something he says traditional universities are often too slow to embrace, and putting students first. On politics, he says universities should promote the exchange of ideas, never indoctrination of students.

Monday, December 11, 202312/11/2023

Wayne Lesperance 12-11-23

New England College President Wayne Lesperance says it shouldn’t be hard for university presidents to stand against anti-Semitism and intimidation on their campuses.

Monday, December 11, 202312/11/2023

Tom Raffio 12-11-23

Northeast Delta Dental President & CEO Tom Raffio discusses dental coverage for veterans and the progress being made in expanding coverage for lower-income Granite Staters.

Monday, December 11, 202312/11/2023

Antonio Ciaccia 12-11-23

Antonio Ciaccia of 3 Axis Advisors says pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) brought in to keep drug prices down have strong incentives to keep prices high, and this has to change.

Friday, December 8, 202312/08/2023

Frank Guinta 12-08-23

Former Manchester mayor and member of Congress Frank Guinta, who leads Mayor-elect Jay Ruais’ transition team, says Ruais will be able to get things done with a bipartisan approach and a more friendly aldermanic board, and Republicans in Congress need to focus on policies that matter to voters.

Friday, December 8, 202312/08/2023

State Rep. Terry Roy 12-08-23

N.H. House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee Chairman Terry Roy discusses changes to gun background check laws and bail reform that are coming in 2024.

Friday, December 8, 202312/08/2023

Mayor George Hansel 12-08-23

Keene Mayor George Hansel shares some of his accomplishments as his tenure comes to an end and tells why he’s endorsed Nikki Haley for president.

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