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.

Friday, May 19, 202305/19/2023

James Pindell 05-19-23

Boston Globe reporter James Pindell discusses the leadership differences between New Hampshire’s U.S. senators and their counterparts in Massachusetts.

Wednesday, May 17, 202305/17/2023

Corey MacDonald 05-17-23

Attorney Corey MacDonald discusses the ins and outs of Alimony and Child-support. 

Wednesday, May 17, 202305/17/2023

Thom Brueckner 05-17-23

Thom Brueckner of Senior Financial Resources Inc., in Nashua, talks about how recent worries on Wall Street could lead to future trouble in the world of commercial real estate.  

Wednesday, May 17, 202305/17/2023

Paul Reiser 05-17-23

Comedian Paul Reiser talks with Drew about his style of comedy and upcoming performance at the Palace Theater in Manchester.

Tuesday, May 16, 202305/16/2023

Madison Marino 05-16-23

Following claims made by Pen America that more than 2,500 books had been banned at school libraries across the country Madison Marino of the Heritage Foundation shares just how many actually were.

Tuesday, May 16, 202305/16/2023

Marc Goldwein 05-16-23

As talks over raising the nation’s debt ceiling continue Marc Goldwein from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget talks about some of the challenges the nation faces and what type of impact defaulting would have on the economy.

Monday, May 15, 202305/15/2023

State Senate President Jeb Bradley 05-15-23

State Senate President Jeb Bradley says there’s a path for both marijuana legalization and reauthorization of expanded Medicaid in New Hampshire.

Monday, May 15, 202305/15/2023

Jeff Jacoby 05-15-23

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby marks the anniversary of Israel’s founding and recounts the opening of one of Massachusetts’ first marijuana dispensaries in his town.

Monday, May 15, 202305/15/2023

Gov. Chris Sununu 05-15-23

Gov. Chris Sununu explains how he came around to support marijuana legalization in New Hampshire.

Friday, May 12, 202305/12/2023

Chris Stawasz 05-12-23

Chris Stawasz of American Medical Response talks about the current crisis the Ambulance industry is facing.

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