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, May 22, 202305/22/2023

Pat Griffin 05-22-23

Advertising and marketing guru Pat Griffin explains how beer brands can avoid disastrous marketing decisions.

Monday, May 22, 202305/22/2023

Jeff Jacoby 05-22-23

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby goes over the short, corrupt career of U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts Rachael Rollins.

Friday, May 19, 202305/19/2023

Tara Palmeri 05-19-23

Puck News writer Tara Palmeri discusses her story on Gov. Chris Sununu’s thinking about running for president.

Friday, May 19, 202305/19/2023

Steve Duprey 05-19-23

Concord developer Steve Duprey chats about his recognition as Business Leader of the Year, and the challenges of building new housing in New Hampshire.

Friday, May 19, 202305/19/2023

Annmarie Timmins 05-19-23

New Hampshire Bulletin reporter Annmarie Timmins discusses Medicaid expansion, marijuana legalization and Taylor Swift.

Friday, May 19, 202305/19/2023

James Pindell 05-19-23

Boston Globe reporter James Pindell discusses the leadership differences between New Hampshire’s U.S. senators and their counterparts in Massachusetts.

Wednesday, May 17, 202305/17/2023

Corey MacDonald 05-17-23

Attorney Corey MacDonald discusses the ins and outs of Alimony and Child-support. 

Wednesday, May 17, 202305/17/2023

Thom Brueckner 05-17-23

Thom Brueckner of Senior Financial Resources Inc., in Nashua, talks about how recent worries on Wall Street could lead to future trouble in the world of commercial real estate.  

Wednesday, May 17, 202305/17/2023

Paul Reiser 05-17-23

Comedian Paul Reiser talks with Drew about his style of comedy and upcoming performance at the Palace Theater in Manchester.

Tuesday, May 16, 202305/16/2023

Madison Marino 05-16-23

Following claims made by Pen America that more than 2,500 books had been banned at school libraries across the country Madison Marino of the Heritage Foundation shares just how many actually were.

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