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, August 17, 202308/17/2023

Brendan Williams 08-17-23

Brendan Williams, president & CEO of the New Hampshire Health Care Association, says that amid an existing nurse shortage, a proposed Biden Administration regulation would cause further shortages.

Thursday, August 17, 202308/17/2023

Chief Kevin Walsh 08-17-23

Rye Police Chief Kevin Walsh describes working with ICE on the arrest of a wanted murderer from Brazil.

Thursday, August 17, 202308/17/2023

Mayor Francis Suarez 08-17-23

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez says education should prepare kids to be financially independent and ready to work in today’s innovation economy.

Wednesday, August 16, 202308/16/2023

Thom Brueckner 08-16-23

Thom Brueckner of Senior Financial Resources Inc. in Nashua says economic data from China combined with high stock prices and growing federal debt signal that now is a risky time to put more money into the market.

Wednesday, August 16, 202308/16/2023

Jason Sorens 08-16-23

Jason Sorens of the American Institute for Economic Research says state business tax cuts have helped New Hampshire’s economy and Granite Staters.

Wednesday, August 16, 202308/16/2023

Andy McCarthy 08-16-23

Former federal prosecutor Andy McCarthy of National Review breaks down Donald Trump’s Georgia indictment.

Wednesday, August 16, 202308/16/2023

Gerry DuPont 08-16-23

Gerry DuPont of Red Oak Properties talks about the new Welcome to Manchester mural Red Oak helped fund downtown.

Tuesday, August 15, 202308/15/2023

State Senate President Jeb Bradley 08-15-23

State Senate President Jeb Bradley says Granite Staters can thank former Senate President Chuck Morse for preventing New Hampshire from turning into Massachusetts.

Tuesday, August 15, 202308/15/2023

Gov. Doug Burgum 08-15-23

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum says environmental problems need innovation, not regulation, and as president he’d veto irresponsible spending bills.

Tuesday, August 15, 202308/15/2023

Ellen LaPointe 08-15-23

New Hampshire Hospital CEO Ellen LaPointe says the state’s new forensic hospital is desperately needed for people who are involuntarily committed for mental health treatment.

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