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, September 14, 202309/14/2023

Corky Messner 09-14-23

Former GOP U.S. Senate nominee Corky Messner challenges New Hampshire Republican Party leadership to a debate over Donald Trump’s ability to be elected president in 2024.

Thursday, September 14, 202309/14/2023

Secretary of State David Scanlan 09-14-23

New Hampshire Secretary of State David Scanlan says Donald Trump will be on the 2024 presidential primary ballot if he files to run, per state law, and President Biden’s team is considering putting his name in as well, despite DNC rules.

Thursday, September 14, 202309/14/2023

Jim Merrill 09-14-23

Republican political consultant Jim Merrill says Mitt Romney will be remembered more favorably by history than Donald Trump.

Thursday, September 14, 202309/14/2023

Morgan Ortagus 09-14-23

Morgan Ortagus of Polaris National Security says President Biden mishandled the Iran prisoner deal and his recent Asia trip.

Thursday, September 14, 202309/14/2023

AnnMarie Timmins 09-14-23

New Hampshire Bulletin reporter Annmarie Timmins details a huge increase in medical costs for inmates in New Hampshire.

Wednesday, September 13, 202309/13/2023

Thom Brueckner 09-13-23

Thom Brueckner, CEO of Senior Financial Resources Inc., in Nashua talks about the latest Consumer Price Index Report.

Wednesday, September 13, 202309/13/2023

State Rep.Lisa Mazur 09-13-23

State Rep. Lisa Mazur (R) of Goffstown talks about a recent controversy at the local middle school regarding gender pro-nouns and how the matter escalated.

Wednesday, September 13, 202309/13/2023

Karrie Eaton 09-13-23

Karrie Eaton of Granite United Way previews their Day of Caring and offers Drew a lawn chair.

Wednesday, September 13, 202309/13/2023

Robert F. Kennedy Jr 09-13-23

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he’s the progressive alternative to President Biden, he doesn’t know whether 9/11 was orchestrated by the U.S. government, but he does believe the government uses 5G internet service to conduct surveillance on Americans.

Wednesday, September 13, 202309/13/2023

George Skaperdas 09-13-23

George Skaperdas talks up the Glendi festival and explains how to pronounce Greek foods.

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