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.

Wednesday, September 6, 202309/06/2023

Jay Ruais 09-06-23

Manchester mayoral candidate Jay Ruais says city leaders need to unite behind an effort to push bail reform in Concord to keep repeat violent offenders off Manchester’s streets.

Wednesday, September 6, 202309/06/2023

Holly Horst 09-06-23

Holly Horst of Manchester Police Athletic League previews the league’s 1920s-themed fundraising ball.

Wednesday, September 6, 202309/06/2023

Will Stewart 09-06-23

Manchester alderman and mayoral candidate Will Stewart says there’s no quick fix to the city’s homelessness problem.

Wednesday, September 6, 202309/06/2023

Thom Brueckner 09-06-23

Thom Brueckner, CEO of Senior Financial Resources Inc., in Nashua, says signs are pointing to a possible market crash by the end of the year.

Wednesday, September 6, 202309/06/2023

Vice President Mike Pence 09-06-23

Vice President Mike Pence says Republicans need to hold fast to limited-government conservatism and resist the siren call of populism.

Tuesday, September 5, 202309/05/2023

Andy Smith 09-05-23

UNH pollster Andy Smith discusses voters’ views on housing in New Hampshire, the economy, and the candidates for governor and president.

Tuesday, September 5, 202309/05/2023

Thom Brueckner 09-05-23

Thom Brueckner CEO of Senior Financial Resources, Inc., in Nashua, says new software can help people figure out before retirement if they can expect to lose Social Security benefits.

Tuesday, September 5, 202309/05/2023

Jeff Jacoby 09-05-23

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby says it’s not racist to criticize Vice President Harris, and President Biden should admit he botched the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Tuesday, September 5, 202309/05/2023

Sen.Tim Scott 09-05-23

U.S. Sen. Tim Scott says parents need to be in charge of their children’s education and Critical Race Theory should be banned from schools.

Monday, September 4, 202309/04/2023

Angela Phillips 08-31-23

Drew talks with Angela Phillips, CEO of Philips Tube Group about working in a Union State as well as a Right to Work State and how her company has adapted. 

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