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, May 1, 202405/01/2024

Dante Scala 05-01-24

UNH political science professor Dante Scala says the Biden campaign beat the New Hampshire Democratic Party in the dispute over convention delegates and New Hampshire’s primary status.

Wednesday, May 1, 202405/01/2024

Mitchell Scacchi 05-01-24

Josiah Bartlett Center policy analyst Mitchell Scacchi points out that local land use planning in New Hampshire is similar to the way China’s communist party controls local property through local committees.

Wednesday, May 1, 202405/01/2024

State Rep. Bob Lynn 05-01-24

Rep. Bob Lynn says legislation is needed to correct a bad state Supreme Court decision that allows renters to stay forever after their lease is expired.

Tuesday, April 30, 202404/30/2024

Adam Shelton 04-30-24

Attorney Adam Shelton with the Goldwater Institute discusses a Massachusetts case he’s trying to take to the U.S. Supreme Court that would decide whether citizens have the right to record government officials in their own homes.

Tuesday, April 30, 202404/30/2024

Emily Spencer 04-30-24

Miss New Hampshire Emily Spencer talks about her work with disabled individuals and how the Miss America pageant has changed in recent years.

Tuesday, April 30, 202404/30/2024

State Rep. Jessica Grill 04-30-24

State Rep. Jessica Grill says her bill to extend last call from 1 a.m. to 2 a.m. seems to have a lot of support in the Legislature and would help keep young adults in New Hampshire.

Tuesday, April 30, 202404/30/2024

Pat Long 04-30-24

Manchester Alderman Pat Long says the city needs a housing stability director who understands that the position answers to the aldermen, who answer to the voters, and that the voters sent a strong message last fall that they want results in fighting homelessness.

Tuesday, April 30, 202404/30/2024

State Sen. Keith Murphy 04-30-24

State Sen. Keith Murphy discusses his bill to raise state park fees for people from out of state.

Tuesday, April 30, 202404/30/2024

AnnMarie Timmins 04-30-24

New Hampshire Bulletin reporter AnnMarie Timmins shares stories from Eagle Pass, Texas, where she covered the New Hampshire National Guard’s border security work.

Monday, April 29, 202404/29/2024

Carol Robidoux 04-29-24

Manchester InkLink publisher Carol Robidoux shares her approach to local news coverage and discusses the importance of having reporters covering City Hall in Manchester and Nashua.

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