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, April 17, 202304/17/2023

David Drucker 04-17-23

Political reporter David Drucker of The Dispatch says any Republican presidential hopeful for 2024 needs to take on Donald Trump directly. 

Monday, April 17, 202304/17/2023

Chris Ager 04-17-23

New Hampshire Republican Party Chairman Chris Ager says the party’s dinner with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was the biggest fundraiser in state party history.

Monday, April 17, 202304/17/2023

Jeff Jacoby 04-17-23

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby reflects on the Boston Marthon and President Biden’s withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan.

Friday, April 14, 202304/14/2023

Graham Birch 04-14-23

Following the controversy over a bill that would legalize scuba diving for lobsters in New Hampshire’s waters, Graham Birch talks about why he thinks it’s a good idea.

Friday, April 14, 202304/14/2023

Dante Scala 04-14-23

As Republican activity ramps up in the Granite State UNH political science professor Dante Scala shares his insights on what the candidates need to do to stand out.  

Thursday, April 13, 202304/13/2023

Lauren McGinley 04-13-23

Lauren McGinley of the New Hampshire Harm Reduction Coalition discusses their new overdose prevention van.

Thursday, April 13, 202304/13/2023

Rob Dapice 04-13-23

Rob Dapice, CEO of the New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority, says New Hampshire needs 90,000 new housing units by 2040 and the way to get them is to relax local zoning regulations.

Wednesday, April 12, 202304/12/2023

Thomas Brueckner 04-12-23

As more on Wall Street began to admit an unavoidable recession is on the way Thomas Brueckner, CEO of Senior Financial Resources Inc shares his thoughts on the latest inflation data.

Wednesday, April 12, 202304/12/2023

State Sen. Tim Lang 04-12-23

Senate Ways & Means Committee Chairman Sen. Tim Lang discusses Medicaid expansion and his bill to legalize and regulate online casino games.

Wednesday, April 12, 202304/12/2023

Corey MacDonald 04-12-23

Attorney Corey MacDonald of MacDonald Law discusses Lou Gargiulo’s complaint to the Ballot Law Commission about the handling of the Senate District 24 election.

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