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, March 5, 202403/05/2024

Alderman Joe Kelly Levasseur 03-05-24

Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen Chairman Joe Kelly Levasseur says proposed zoning changes might help build more housing in the city, but removing impact fees would do more.

Tuesday, March 5, 202403/05/2024

Rep. Joe Alexander 03-05-24

Rep. Joe Alexander of Goffstown gives an update on state housing reform efforts and pushes back against leftists who’ve called him a “token” for being Republican and gay.

Tuesday, March 5, 202403/05/2024

Chuck Morse 03-05-24

Republican candidate for governor Chuck Morse says the GOP should unite behind Trump, and New Hampshire should never be a sanctuary state.

Monday, March 4, 202403/04/2024

Jeff Jacoby 03-04-24

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby discusses free speech, left-wing bullying on campus & more.

Monday, March 4, 202403/04/2024

Dr. Andrew Spector 03-04-24

Dr. Andrew Spector of Dartmouth Health relays his story of being falsely identified as a man caught on a TikTok video using racial slurs.

Monday, March 4, 202403/04/2024

Rep. Katherine Prudhomme-O’Brien & Bjarna O’Brien 03-04-24

Rep. Katherine Prudhomme-O’Brien of Derry and her daughter Salem Animal Control Officer Bjarna O’Brien discuss Rep. Prudhomme-Obrien’s bill to create a state animal abuse registry.

Wednesday, February 28, 202402/28/2024

Thom Brueckner 02-28-24

Thom Brueckner, CEO of Senior Financial Resources Inc. in Nashua, says we’re paying too much attention to what regional Federal Reserve presidents say and not enough to economist Art Laffer.

Wednesday, February 28, 202402/28/2024

State Rep. Ross Berry 02-28-24

State Rep. Ross Berry says judges are setting bail too low in some disturbing cases, and state regulations on day cares raise costs.

Wednesday, February 28, 202402/28/2024

Nathan Shrader 02-28-24

New England College political scientist Nathan Shrader discusses the Michigan presidential primary results and the state of the 2024 race at the end of February.

Wednesday, February 28, 202402/28/2024

John Berlau 02-28-24

John Berlau of the Competitive Enterprise Institute explains what’s wrong with the RECOUP Act that would give federal regulators unprecedented powers over bank executives.

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