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, July 31, 202307/31/2023

Jeff Jacoby 07-31-23

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby discusses Truman’s decision to drop the atomic bomb, and Vice President Harris’ attacks on Florida’s new black history standards.

Friday, July 28, 202307/28/2023

Rachel Harrington 07-28-23

Assistant Attorney General Rachel Harrington tells stories from the files of New Hampshire’s Cold Case Unit.

Friday, July 28, 202307/28/2023

Bob Burns 07-28-23

Bob Burns discusses a potential run for governor and his approach to combatting opioid overdoses.

Friday, July 28, 202307/28/2023

Nick Lavallee 07-28-23

Nick Lavallee revels in his victory after getting Manchester officially designated the chicken tender capital of the world.

Friday, July 28, 202307/28/2023

Jilan Hall Johnson 07-28-23

Jilan Hall Johnson, owner of Sassy Biscuit Co. in Dover, shares her foodie vision and her work to bring biscuit joy to the Seacoast.

Friday, July 28, 202307/28/2023

Kelly Smith 07-28-23

Kelly Smith, founder of Prenda, discusses education and his new book, “A Fire to Be Kindled.”

Thursday, July 27, 202307/27/2023

Josh Kraushaar 07-27-23

Axios reporter Josh Kraushaar discusses Washington’s changing views of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

Thursday, July 27, 202307/27/2023

Jeff Mordock 07-27-23

Washington Times White House reporter Jeff Mordock relays the scene from inside the Delaware courtroom where Hunter Biden’s plea deal fell apart.

Thursday, July 27, 202307/27/2023

State Rep. Lois Reckitt 07-27-23

Maine State Rep. Lois Reckitt discusses her bill, now law, to partially decriminalize prostitution in Maine.

Wednesday, July 26, 202307/26/2023

Nikki Haley 07-26-23

Nikki Haley says it’s appropriate to consider a House impeachment inquiry against President Biden, that the Hunter Biden investigation has raised a lot of suspicions, and the Biden administration is letting China kill Americans with fentanyl.

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