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 6, 202306/06/2023

Rich Girard 06-06-23

Former alderman and school board member Rich Girard discusses the 2023 Manchester budget.

Tuesday, June 6, 202306/06/2023

Gov.Chris Sununu 06-06-23

Gov. Chris Sununu discusses his decision not to run for president.

Monday, June 5, 202306/05/2023

Jeff Jacoby 06-05-23

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby says Middlebury College was wrong to remove the name of a donor from its chapel, and Massachusetts has a serious problem with residents fleeing the state.

Monday, June 5, 202306/05/2023

Marc Goldwein 06-05-23

Marc Goldwein of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget says the debt ceiling deal represents a small step toward fiscal responsibility in Washington.

Monday, June 5, 202306/05/2023

Deputy Education Commissioner Christine Brennan 06-05-23

Deputy Education Commissioner Christine Brennan discusses the findings of the Department of Education’s 603 Bright Futures survey of parents and educators.

Friday, June 2, 202306/02/2023

Jordan Fischetti 06-02-23

Jordan Fischetti, immigration policy fellow at Americans for Prosperity, says the U.S. needs to improve the legal immigration process while strengthening border security.

Friday, June 2, 202306/02/2023

Amanda Aguirre 06-02-23

Amanda Aguirre, president & CEO of the Regional Center for Border Health, tells what it’s like to provide health care services to illegal border crossers.

Friday, June 2, 202306/02/2023

Chief Chris Clem Pt2 06-02-23

Retired Border Patrol Chief Chris Clem discusses drug smuggling on the Southern border.

Friday, June 2, 202306/02/2023

Chief Chris Clem 06-02-23

Retired Border Patrol Chief Chris Clem says Mexican drug cartels control portions of the Southern border.

Thursday, June 1, 202306/01/2023

Phil Townsend 06-01-23

Phil Townsend, owner of Sunland Chemical Company talks about the impact immigration in Yuma Arizona has had on his agricultural business. 

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