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, January 4, 202401/04/2024

Capt.Bill Luti 01-04-24

Retired Navy Captain Bill Luti tells of his experience facing down Iran’s navy in the 1980s and says President Biden can learn from President Reagan’s decision to respond forcefully to Iranian provocation.

Thursday, January 4, 202401/04/2024

AnnMarie Timmins 01-04-24

New Hampshire Bulletin reporter Annmarie Timmins says there’s ongoing conflict over the state’s decision to hire armed security guards for New Hampshire Hospital.

Thursday, January 4, 202401/04/2024

Susan Stearns 01-04-24

Susan Stearns of NAMI-NH explains why the group has concerns about having armed guards at New Hampshire Hospital.

Thursday, January 4, 202401/04/2024

Bob Burns 01-04-24

Trump supporter Bob Burns says Chris Christie should stay in the race because he’s only helping Trump by splitting the anti-Trump vote at this point.

Wednesday, January 3, 202401/03/2024

Mayor Jay Ruais 01-03-24

Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais chats about his first day on the job, his aspirations for the city, and his impatience to get results.

Wednesday, January 3, 202401/03/2024

David Paleologos 01-03-24

Suffolk University pollster David Paleologos says his polling, the first of 2024, shows Biden in real trouble against Trump in November, especially with third-party candidates in the race.

Wednesday, January 3, 202401/03/2024

Thom Brueckner 01-03-24

Thom Brueckner of Senior Financial Resources Inc. in Nashua doubts the Fed will cut interest rates soon, but cautions that the market might look stronger than it really is.

Tuesday, January 2, 202401/02/2024

Robert Schwartz 01-02-24

Robert Schwartz, co-founder of Primary Pivot, explains the group’s plan to get independents to vote against Trump in the Republican primary.

Tuesday, January 2, 202401/02/2024

Jeff Jacoby 01-02-24

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby isn’t optimistic about 2024, especially when it comes to politics.

Tuesday, January 2, 202401/02/2024

State Sen. Regina Birdsell 01-02-24

Sen. Regina Birdsell isn’t sure the state needs to mandate insurance coverage for emergency mental health services for young people, as those services might already be widely covered.

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