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.

Thursday, June 22, 202306/22/2023

Vivek Ramaswamy 06-22-23

Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy talks Trump pardon, Biden impeachment, and how to play hardball with China.

Thursday, June 22, 202306/22/2023

State Senate President Jeb Bradley 06-22-23

State Senate President Jeb Bradley says political reality and a ton of extra revenue created the conditions for a compromise state budget that won bipartisan support.

Thursday, June 22, 202306/22/2023

Rick Hess 06-22-23

American Enterprise Institute education policy expert Rick Hess offers education reform lessons from his new book, “The Great School Rethink.”

Thursday, June 22, 202306/22/2023

Kristi Whitten 06-22-23

Bedford real estate agent Kristi Whitten says the housing market is extremely tight, but buyers shouldn’t give up.

Thursday, June 22, 202306/22/2023

Maureen Beauregard 06-22-23

Easter Seals NH President and CEO Maureen Beauregard discusses the group’s newly announced veterans campus in Franklin.

Wednesday, June 21, 202306/21/2023

Thom Brueckner 06-21-23

Thom Brueckner of Senior Financial Resources Inc talks about how investors are reacting to the Feds most recent comments and why some regional presidents want to see rates increased, while others want a pause, and the remainder are on the fence. 

Wednesday, June 21, 202306/21/2023

Corey MacDonald 06-21-23

Attorney Corey MacDonald talks about how the courts start the process of dividing assets.

Wednesday, June 21, 202306/21/2023

Mark Hayward 06-21-23

Union Leader reporter Mark Hayward covers the shocking findings in the affidavit detailing murder allegations against Adam Montgomery in the death of his daughter Harmony.

Wednesday, June 21, 202306/21/2023

Fergus Cullen 06-21-23

Dover City Councilor Fergus Cullen discusses the council’s resolution on removing books from city and school libraries.

Wednesday, June 21, 202306/21/2023

Andy Smith 06-21-23

Andy Smith of the UNH Survey Center breaks down their first poll of New Hampshire voters conducted after Donald Trump’s indictment.

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