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, February 7, 202402/07/2024

Executive Councilor Janet Stevens 02-07-24

Executive Councilor Janet Stevens is outraged at problems with Anthem’s processing of prescription drug orders for state retirees.

Wednesday, February 7, 202402/07/2024

Greg Moore 02-07-24

Greg Moore of Americans for Prosperity looks at Massachusetts’ and New Hampshire’s revenues after one state raised taxes and the other cut taxes and wonders why Massachusetts politicians keep making the same mistakes over and over.

Tuesday, February 6, 202402/06/2024

Thom Brueckner 02-06-24

Thom Brueckner, CEO of Senior Financial Resources Inc. in Nashua takes a moment to talk about being named a winner in the most recent Best of Greater Nashau competition.

Tuesday, February 6, 202402/06/2024

Jessica Vaughan 02-06-24

Jessica Vaughan from the Center for Immigration Studies says the immigration deal is bad for the country but good for the cartels.

Tuesday, February 6, 202402/06/2024

Dr. Angelique Sawyer 02-06-24

Dr. Angelique Sawyer says state law prevents optometrists from offering services they’re trained to do and can offer in many other states.

Tuesday, February 6, 202402/06/2024

Hadley Barndollar 02-06-24

New Hampshire Bulletin reporter Hadley Barndollar reports on a new state examination of PFAS exposure in industrial cleaning operations.

Monday, February 5, 202402/05/2024

Jeff Jacoby 02-05-24

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby says the Newton, Mass., teacher strike shows the folly of allowing public employees to unionize.

Monday, February 5, 202402/05/2024

John Clayton 02-05-24

John Clayton discusses what it’s like to live in downtown Manchester now, and the importance of Webster House to the community.

Monday, February 5, 202402/05/2024

Pat Hynes 02-05-24

Consultant and New Hampshire Sunday News columnist Pat Hynes wonders who’s paying Joyce Craig’s campaign manager and why national Democrats suddenly want to recognize the N.H. primary results.

Monday, February 5, 202402/05/2024

Sam Evans Brown 02-05-24

Sam Evans Brown of Clean Energy NH explains why EV businesses are struggling despite growing sales, and why community power plans are spreading across New Hampshire.

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