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, April 15, 202404/15/2024

Bob Wong 04-15-24

Bob Wong of Kowloon discusses his restaurant’s plan to open a location at The Brook in Seabrook, N.H.

Monday, April 15, 202404/15/2024

Jeff Jacoby 04-15-24

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby says President Biden’s lawlessness on student loans is dangerous, and Harvard Law Professor Randall Kennedy makes a strong case against DEI statements.

Monday, April 15, 202404/15/2024

Stephen Mathieu 04-15-24

Stephen Mathieu of LFS Tax Group gives some Tax Day takes on filing, procrastinating, and whether wealthier Americans “pay their fair share.”

Monday, April 15, 202404/15/2024

Greg Moore 04-15-24

Drew and Greg Moore of Americans for Prosperity-NH burst some tax myths about New Hampshire.

Monday, April 15, 202404/15/2024

Wayne Lesperance 04-15-24

New England College President Wayne Lesperance says voters will have clear choices in the 2nd Congressional District, but he’d like to see even more.

Friday, April 12, 202404/12/2024

Adrienne Beloin 04-12-24

Adrienne Beloin discusses her $57,000 settlement with the city and says better communication could have avoided it.

Friday, April 12, 202404/12/2024

Aldermen Joe Kelly Levasseur 04-12-24

Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen Chairman Joe Kelly Levasseur says the city probably saved money by settling with Adrienne Beloin, and aldermen would be open to having her predecessor back in the job.

Friday, April 12, 202404/12/2024

State Rep. Erica Layon 04-12-24

State Rep. Erica Layon says there’s a roughly 80% chance New Hampshire passes a retail cannabis bill this year, provided House and Senate leaders negotiate.

Friday, April 12, 202404/12/2024

State Rep. Tom Mannion 04-12-24

State Rep. Tom Mannion says New Hampshire National Guard members shouldn’t be sent to combat zones where Congress has not made an official declaration of war.

Friday, April 12, 202404/12/2024

Fergus Cullen 04-12-24

Dover City Council member Fergus Cullen says the council was hijacked by activists when it voted to adopt a resolution calling for a cease fire in Gaza.

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