The WFEA Morning Update
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.
Tuesday, February 13, 202402/13/2024
State Rep. Matt Coker 02-13-24
State Rep. Matt Coker explains why he joined the Democratic Party in the first place and why he switched to the Republicans last week. He says more common-sense moderates in the House might switch to the Republican Party before this legislative session is over.
Tuesday, February 13, 202402/13/2024
Rich Girard 02-13-24
Rich Girard says the Manchester School District’s proposed 2025 budget wastes millions and hides spending.
Tuesday, February 13, 202402/13/2024
Jim O’Connell 02-13-24
Manchester Board of School Committee Vice Chairman Jim O’Connell says the proposed 2025 school budget is responsible and will result in better student outcomes.
Monday, February 12, 202402/12/2024
Jeff Jacoby 02-12-24
Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby discusses his journey from a loyal Republican to an independent who doesn’t like either party and President Biden’s obvious age problem.
Monday, February 12, 202402/12/2024
Patricia LaFrance 02-12-24
Former Hillsborough County Attorney Patricia LaFrance says Kayla Montgomery’s testimony in Adam Montgomery’s murder trial was very effective and the state prosecutors have done a good job handling the case.
Monday, February 12, 202402/12/2024
Jason Osborne 02-12-24
N.H. House Majority Leader Jason Osborne says passing an Education Freedom Account expansion in the House was a big win and the House could see more Democrats switch parties this year.
Monday, February 12, 202402/12/2024
Kate Baker Demers 02-12-24
Kate Baker Demers of the Children’s Scholarship Fund New Hampshire explains what it would mean for families making $150,000 a year to have access to Education Freedom Accounts.
Monday, February 12, 202402/12/2024
Wayne Lesperance 02-12-24
New England College President Wayne Lesperance says the Hur report is very bad for President Biden, who can’t depend on attacking Trump despite Trump giving Biden plenty of things to attack, and Tom Brady is still the GOAT.
Monday, February 12, 202402/12/2024
Tom Raffio 02-12-24
Tom Raffio, president and CEO of Northeast Delta Dental, talks about leadership, leaving a legacy, and the hard work of expanding dental coverage to lower-income Granite Staters and veterans.
Friday, February 9, 202402/09/2024
Michael Graham 02-08-24
Michael Graham of New Hampshire Journal says New Hampshire Democrats made a big mistake protecting President Biden from a challenger in the New Hampshire primary.
