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, September 18, 202309/18/2023

Jeff Jacoby 09-18-23

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby says President Biden’s lying about the deficit, and conservatives should embrace the hymn “Lift Every Voice.”

Monday, September 18, 202309/18/2023

Jay Ruais 09-18-23

Manchester mayoral candidate Jay Ruais makes his final pitch before the city primary election.

Monday, September 18, 202309/18/2023

June Trisciani 09-18-23

Manchester Alderman at-large and mayoral candidate June Trisciani makes her final pitch before the city primary election.

Monday, September 18, 202309/18/2023

Will Stewart 09-18-23

Manchester Ward 2 Alderman and mayoral candidate Will Stewart makes his final pitch before the city primary election.

Monday, September 18, 202309/18/2023

Ross Berry 09-18-23

Manchester state Rep. Ross Berry talks about the bills he filed for next year and the need to wear hats, instead of neckties in the House of Representatives.

Friday, September 15, 202309/15/2023

Jim Splaine 9-15-25

Former Democratic state Rep. Jim Splaine, author of the 1975 law guaranteeing that New Hampshire’s presidential primary goes first, says…

Friday, September 15, 202309/15/2023

Gov Chris Christie 9-15-23

Gov. Chris Christie joins Drew to talk Hunter Biden’s indictment, Mitt Romney’s retirement, the hypocrisy of some school choice opponents,…

Thursday, September 14, 202309/14/2023

Corky Messner 09-14-23

Former GOP U.S. Senate nominee Corky Messner challenges New Hampshire Republican Party leadership to a debate over Donald Trump’s ability to be elected president in 2024.

Thursday, September 14, 202309/14/2023

Secretary of State David Scanlan 09-14-23

New Hampshire Secretary of State David Scanlan says Donald Trump will be on the 2024 presidential primary ballot if he files to run, per state law, and President Biden’s team is considering putting his name in as well, despite DNC rules.

Thursday, September 14, 202309/14/2023

Jim Merrill 09-14-23

Republican political consultant Jim Merrill says Mitt Romney will be remembered more favorably by history than Donald Trump.

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