The WFEA Morning Update
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, July 26, 202307/26/2023
Jessica Vaughan 07-26-23
Jessica Vaughan from the Center for Immigration Studies discusses the Biden administration’s legal challenge to Texas using buoys to deter illegal border crossings.
Tuesday, July 25, 202307/25/2023
Gov. Chris Christie 07-25-23
Gov. Chris Christie explains his criticism of Tim Scott and other presidential rivals, says the narrative that Trump’s prosecutions are entirely political will fade, and says who he’d support if the 2024 choices are Biden, Trump and a No Labels candidate.
Tuesday, July 25, 202307/25/2023
Rob Dapice 07-25-23
New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority Executive Director Rob Dapice says rents are hitting new highs in New Hampshire, driven largely by local land use regulations.
Tuesday, July 25, 202307/25/2023
Kevin Landrigan 07-25-23
Union Leader reporter Kevin Landrigan discusses the governor’s race as it stands a week after Gov. Chris Sununu said he wouldn’t run again.
Tuesday, July 25, 202307/25/2023
Llewellyn King 07-25-23
Journalist Llewellyn King, host of “White House Chronicle” on PBS, says we get lower-quality political candidates than we should because the process of running for office is so ghastly.
Monday, July 24, 202307/24/2023
Jeff Jacoby 07-24-23
Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby talks about the devastating Vermont floods—of 1927–and a new study showing that higher minimum wages lead to higher homelessness.
Monday, July 24, 202307/24/2023
Mike Somers 07-24-23
Mike Somers of the New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association says restaurants turn to foreign workers when it’s tough to hire locals, even though foreign workers are more expensive to employ.
Friday, July 21, 202307/21/2023
Gov. Chris Sununu 07-21-23
Gov. Chris Sununu calls in from the Southern border to talk about the security situation there and shares his thoughts on the 2024 governor’s race now that he won’t be in it.
Thursday, July 20, 202307/20/2023
Gov.Doug Burgum 07-20-23
North Dakota Governor and Republican Presidential hopeful Doug Burgum talks about the latest UNH poll and crossing the 40,000-donor mark.
Thursday, July 20, 202307/20/2023
Dr. Jason Aziz 07-20-23
As Health Insurance and Health Care pricing continues to be a hot topic across the country, Director of Health Economics for New Hampshire’s Insurance Department Dr.Jason Aziz offers some insight for Granite staters.
