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.

Monday, December 4, 202312/04/2023

Gov. Chris Sununu 12-04-23

Gov. Chris Sununu says Vivek Ramaswamy, Doug Burgum & Asa Hutchinson should drop out of the Republican presidential race, the state should limit marijuana shops to no more than 15, and radio stations should stop playing Bruce Springsteen’s cover of “Santa Claus is Coming to Town.”

Friday, December 1, 202312/01/2023

Gov. Doug Burgum 12-01-23

Gov. Doug Burgum talks leadership, the Ron DeSantis-Gavin Newsom debate, energy policy and national security.

Friday, December 1, 202312/01/2023

Wayne Crews Jr. 12-01-23

Wayne Crews Jr. of the Competitive Enterprise Institute explains how nearly $2 trillion worth of federal regulations hurt the economy in invisible ways.

Friday, December 1, 202312/01/2023

Gov. Chris Christie 12-01-23

Gov. Chris Christie discusses public employee unions, how New England can avoid rolling blackouts, whether pundits know what they’re talking about, and whether he’d vote for Trump or Biden in 2024.

Friday, December 1, 202312/01/2023

Jeff Mordock 12-01-23

Washington Times White House reporter Jeff Mordock tells what it’s like to try to get a question answered when you’re not one of the White House’s favorite reporters.

Friday, December 1, 202312/01/2023

Alysa Erichs 12-01-23

Alysa Erichs of United to Safeguard from Illegal Trade gives tips for avoiding counterfeit and illegal products during the holidays.

Friday, December 1, 202312/01/2023

Professor John Lappie 12-01-23

Plymouth State University Professor John Lappie says the Ron DeSantis-Gavin Newsom debate wound up being a typical shouting match instead of the serious discussion it was supposed to be.

Thursday, November 30, 202311/30/2023

Neil Levesque 11-30-23

New Hampshire Institute of Politics Executive Director Neil Levesque shares his thoughts on the Ron DeSantis-Gavin Newsom debate and Nikki Haley’s chances in New Hampshire.

Thursday, November 30, 202311/30/2023

Dan Grace 11-30-23

Dan Grace of Capital Well offers a Christmas discount on water testing and says it’s a great time to plan your irrigation system for next spring.

Thursday, November 30, 202311/30/2023

Evan Nappen 11-30-23

Gun rights attorney Evan Nappen says New Hampshire needs to report involuntary commitments to the FBI so they can be included in gun purchase background checks.

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After a two-month absence sparked by her 84-year-old mother's apparent abduction, Savannah Guthrie will return to NBC's "Today" show next month, saying in an interview that aired Friday "joy will be my protest."

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