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, September 4, 202309/04/2023

Angela Phillips 08-31-23

Drew talks with Angela Phillips, CEO of Philips Tube Group about working in a Union State as well as a Right to Work State and how her company has adapted. 

Monday, September 4, 202309/04/2023

Paula Mattis 08-30-23

Paula Mattis, Director of Medical and Forensic Services at the New Hampshire Department of Corrections talks about the increase in requests for Mental Health Evaluations some of the challenges that her department is facing as a result.

Monday, September 4, 202309/04/2023

Richard Morrison 08-30-23

Richard Morrison of the Competitive Enterprise Institute talks about how the New Hampshire Advantage is viewed outside of the New England region. 

Monday, September 4, 202309/04/2023

Steven Blake 08-30-23

Drew talks with Steven Blake and finds out how he went from being homeless to running his own business.

Monday, September 4, 202309/04/2023

BJ Perry 08-28-23

Political Consultant BJ Perry talks about the recent Republican Presidental Debate.  

Monday, September 4, 202309/04/2023

Jason Hayes 08-30-23

Energy Policy Expert Jason Hayes talks about the on-going efforts to ban internal combustion vehicles in favor of more “energy efficient ” vehicles and why, that may end up creating more problems than people realize. 

Monday, September 4, 202309/04/2023

Justin Pearson 08-30-23

Justin Pearson, Senior Attorney for the Insititute of Justice talks about how the Government is trying to prevent a business from talking about its own product. 

Monday, September 4, 202309/04/2023

Don Kreis 08-29-23

Consumer Advocate Don Kreis talks about why he feels Governor Sununu’s decision to veto a recent bill that would continue to support the Burgess BioPower plant was a good move.

Monday, September 4, 202309/04/2023

Drew & Suburban Steve 08-28-23

Following the first Republican Presidential Debate Drew and Steve come up with some creative ways to update the standard event. 

Monday, September 4, 202309/04/2023

State Sen. Regina Birdsell 08-28-23

State Sen. Regina Birdsell talks about why she’s supporting Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in his bid for the White House. 

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