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.

Tuesday, June 27, 202306/27/2023

Gov. Ron DeSantis 06-27-23

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he differs from Donald Trump in his ability to get results.

Monday, June 26, 202306/26/2023

Jeff Jacoby 06-26-23

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby says Clarence Thomas isn’t a hypocrite on Affirmative Action, and the Harvard morgue doesn’t need government regulations.

Monday, June 26, 202306/26/2023

State Sen. James Gray 06-26-23

State Sen. James Gray says an online portal to begin the voter registration process in New Hampshire will have to wait.

Monday, June 26, 202306/26/2023

Will Hurd 06-26-23

Presidential Candidate Will Hurd says Putin showed weakness in his showdown with the Wagner group, and he could beat Putin in a cage match.

Friday, June 23, 202306/23/2023

State Sen. Donna Soucy 06-23-23

Manchester state Senator Donna Soucy says the state budget met a lot of the Democratic Party’s priorities this year, including increased education funding and Medicaid expansion. 

Friday, June 23, 202306/23/2023

David Christensen 06-23-23

Amherst resident David Christensen describes what it was like to visit the Titanic wreck in a Russian submersible.

Friday, June 23, 202306/23/2023

Pat Hedger 06-23-23

Pat Hedger, executive director of the Taxpayers Protection Alliance, says the FTC lawsuit against Amazon will be hard to defend in court.

Friday, June 23, 202306/23/2023

Jennifer Walton 06-23-23

Jennifer Walton from the New Hampshire Historical Society explains their 603 History scavenger hunt, which takes place in June.

Friday, June 23, 202306/23/2023

Will Hurd 06-23-23

Former CIA agent and Congressman Will Hurd discusses why he’s running for the Republican nomination for president.

Friday, June 23, 202306/23/2023

Kat Rosenfield 06-23-23

Author and culture writer Kat Rosenfield says progressives are taking such extreme positions on social issues that they’re driving normal people toward more conservative views.

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