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, January 30, 202401/30/2024

Bo Butler 1-30-24

Londonderry Fire Chief Bo Butler describes his department’s response to an airplane crash in a private yard on January 26th.

Tuesday, January 30, 202401/30/2024

Andy McCarthy 1-30-24

Andy McCarthy of National Review discusses the border dispute between Texas and the Biden administration, the nexus between Iran and our open borders, and the jury’s verdict in Donald Trump’s second defamation case against E. Jean Carroll.

Monday, January 29, 202401/29/2024

Greg Moore 1-29-24

Greg Moore of Americans for Prosperity NH says rent control would make New Hampshire’s housing shortage worse, not better.

Monday, January 29, 202401/29/2024

Jodie Nazaka 1-29-24

Manchester Economic Development Director Jodie Nazaka shares the inside story of how the city recruited Dave’s Hot Chicken.

Monday, January 29, 202401/29/2024

Nick Lavallee 1-29-24

Nick Lavallee of Wicked Joyful says fried chicken can make Manchester a hipper, more attractive place to live.

Monday, January 29, 202401/29/2024

Jeff Jacoby 1-29-24

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby says Communism should be just as reviled as Nazism, but isn’t.

Friday, January 26, 202401/26/2024

Jessica Vaughan 01-26-24

Jessica Vaughan from the Center for Immigration Studies discusses the immigration deal and requests from nine Democratic governors for federal help dealing with migrants in their states.

Friday, January 26, 202401/26/2024

Chris Edwards 01-26-24

Economist Chris Edwards of the Cato Institute discusses his plan to use federalism to address Washington’s runaway borrowing and spending.

Friday, January 26, 202401/26/2024

Mayor Jay Ruais 01-26-24

Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais discusses the city’s effort to reduce stigma around getting treatment for substance abuse disorder.

Thursday, January 25, 202401/25/2024

Gov. Chris Sununu 01-25-24

Gov. Chris Sununu says he expects to campaign for Nikki Haley in South Carolina, and Donald Trump is making a big mistake by threatening Haley supporters.

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