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.

Friday, October 13, 202310/13/2023

Jeremy Berger 10-13-23

Jeremy Berger of Bedford, whose grandparents were Holocaust survivors, describes what it’s like to have family under terror attack in Israel.

Friday, October 13, 202310/13/2023

John Lappie 10-13-23

Plymouth State University political science professor Joh Lappie says there’s no precedent in U.S. history for the current dysfunction in the U.S. House.

Friday, October 13, 202310/13/2023

Edgar Domenech 10-11-23

Edgar Domenech, former ATF deputy director and former sheriff of New York City, says flavored cigarette bans just create black markets that make people less safe.

Thursday, October 12, 202310/12/2023

Morgan Ortagus 10-12-23

Security Specialist Morgan Ortagus offers insight on the attacks in Isarel.

Thursday, October 12, 202310/12/2023

Gov.Doug Burgum 10-12-23

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum talks Federal spending, and how to improve political debates.

Wednesday, October 11, 202310/11/2023

John Lappie 10-06-23

Plymouth State Political Science Professor John Lappie talks about House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s recent forced exit and says it’s a culmination of a process among Republicans that’s been going on for a while. 

Wednesday, October 11, 202310/11/2023

Secretary of State David Scanlan 10-11-23

Secretary of State David Scanlan explains why Iowa caved to the Democratic National Committee’s presidential primary calendar, but New Hampshire didn’t.

Wednesday, October 11, 202310/11/2023

Tracy Richmond 10-11-23

Tracy Richmond, board chair of the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire, discusses the connections between New Hampshire’s Jewish population and Israel, and how the Hamas terrorist attacks are affecting people here.

Wednesday, October 11, 202310/11/2023

Steve Matthieu 10-11-23

Steve Matthieu of LFS Tax Services in Manchester reminds people about late tax filing penalties, and reviews some of the mistakes people make when getting an extension on filing their personal income taxes.

Wednesday, October 11, 202310/11/2023

Jeff Mordock 10-11-23

Jeff Mordock, White House reporter for The Washington Times, gives an update on the race for House Speaker and the investigation of President Biden for possibly mishandling classified documents.

Recent Headlines

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Five years ago, video images from a Minneapolis street showing a police officer kneeling on the neck of George Floyd as his life slipped away ignited a social movement. Now, videos from another Minneapolis street showing the last moments of Renee Good's life are central to another debate about law enforcement in America.

4 days ago in National

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5 days ago in National

Minnesota must play a role in the investigation into Renee Good’s killing by ICE, governor says

The state of Minnesota must play a role in investigating the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, Gov. Tim Walz insisted Thursday, pushing back against the Trump administration's decision to keep the investigation solely in federal hands.

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