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, June 2, 202306/02/2023

Amanda Aguirre 06-02-23

Amanda Aguirre, president & CEO of the Regional Center for Border Health, tells what it’s like to provide health care services to illegal border crossers.

Friday, June 2, 202306/02/2023

Chief Chris Clem Pt2 06-02-23

Retired Border Patrol Chief Chris Clem discusses drug smuggling on the Southern border.

Friday, June 2, 202306/02/2023

Chief Chris Clem 06-02-23

Retired Border Patrol Chief Chris Clem says Mexican drug cartels control portions of the Southern border.

Thursday, June 1, 202306/01/2023

Phil Townsend 06-01-23

Phil Townsend, owner of Sunland Chemical Company talks about the impact immigration in Yuma Arizona has had on his agricultural business. 

Thursday, June 1, 202306/01/2023

Stephen Shadegg 06-01-23

Stephen Shadegg from Arizona chapter of Americans for Prosperity talks about what it’s really like at the southern border.

Wednesday, May 31, 202305/31/2023

Charlie James 05-31-23

Drew talks with 98.9 WORD’s Charlie James on how things are shaping up ahead of South Carolina’s primary.  

Wednesday, May 31, 202305/31/2023

Drew Klein 05-31-23

Drew Cline talks with Drew Klein from Americans for Prosperity on Iowa’s caucuses, and how voters view both Trump and DeSantis.

Friday, May 26, 202305/26/2023

David Deerson 05-26-23

David Deerson of the Pacific Legal Foundation discusses the foundation’s Supreme Court victory in Tyler v. Hennepin County.

Friday, May 26, 202305/26/2023

Paige Gilliard 05-26-23

Paige Gilliard of the Pacific Legal Foundation discusses the foundation’s Supreme Court victory in Sackett v. EPA.

Thursday, May 25, 202305/25/2023

Deputy Insurance Commissioner D.J. Bettencourt 05-25-23

Deputy Commissioner D.J. Bettencourt talks about the state insurance department’s Consumer Services Division and how it’ can help people having problems with their insurance provider.

Recent Headlines

3 days ago in National

Ex-Trump national security adviser Bolton charged with storing and sharing classified information

John Bolton, who served as national security adviser to President Donald Trump during his first term and later became a vocal critic of the Republican leader, was charged Thursday with storing top secret records at home and sharing with relatives diary-like notes about his time in government that contained classified information.

5 days ago in National

County judge in Chicago area bars ICE from arresting people at court

Cook County's top judge signed an order barring ICE from arresting people at court. Cook County includes Chicago, which has seen a federal immigration crackdown in recent months.

5 days ago in National

Supreme Court takes up GOP-led challenge to Voting Rights Act that could affect control of Congress

The Supreme Court is taking up a major Republican-led challenge to the Voting Rights Act, the centerpiece legislation of the Civil Rights Movement, that could gut a key provision of the law that prohibits racial discrimination in redistricting.

6 days ago in National

Trump honoring Charlie Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom on what would be his 32nd birthday

President Donald Trump on Tuesday is posthumously awarding America's highest civilian honor to Charlie Kirk, the assassinated activist who inspired a generation of young conservatives and helped push the nation's politics further to the right.

6 days ago in National

Rare October storm brings heavy rain and possible mudslides to Southern California

A rare October storm arrived in California on Tuesday and threatened to pummel wildfire-scarred Los Angeles neighborhoods with heavy rain, high winds and possible mudslides. Some homes were ordered to evacuate.