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, April 20, 202304/20/2023

Chuck Morse 04-20-23

Former state Senate President Chuck Morse says he’ll run for governor if Gov. Chris Sununu doesn’t seek a fifth term.

Thursday, April 20, 202304/20/2023

Andy Smith 04-20-23

Andy Smith of the UNH Survey Center discusses former President Trump’s rise in recent polling in New Hampshire and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decline.

Wednesday, April 19, 202304/19/2023

Roger Fuller 04-19-23

Minute Man National Park ranger Roger Fuller discusses the Battle of Lexington & Concord, which took place on April 19, 1775.

Wednesday, April 19, 202304/19/2023

Ben Scafidi 04-19-23

Education economist Ben Scafidi discusses his new report for the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy showing that public school spending in New Hampshire rose by about $1 billion as enrollment fell by 30,000 students.

Wednesday, April 19, 202304/19/2023

Corey MacDonald 04-19-23

Attorney Corey MacDonald discusses parental alienation and how to avoid it during a divorce.

Wednesday, April 19, 202304/19/2023

Gov. Chris Christie 04-19-23

Gov. Chris Christie says parents have the right to know what’s going on in public schools, and Republicans shouldn’t use state power to battle corporations that say things they don’t like.

Tuesday, April 18, 202304/18/2023

Grover Norquist 04-18-23

Grover Norquist of Americans for Tax Reform says one reason taxes and spending are high is because New Hampshire’s U.S. senators vote just like Vermont’s and Massachusetts.

Tuesday, April 18, 202304/18/2023

Rob Roper 04-18-23

Vermont journalist Rob Roper on that state’s push to send even more people to New Hampshire by passing more than $400 million in new taxes.

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.

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