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, January 27, 202301/27/2023

Andy Smith 01-27-23

Andy Smith of the UNH Survey Center discusses their new poll that finds Ron DeSantis leading Donald Trump among likely Republican primary voters in New Hampshire.

Thursday, January 26, 202301/26/2023

Mark Hayward 01-26-23

Union Leader columnist Mark Hayward shares the stories of two innocent people who had their lives ruined by false sex crime allegations.

Thursday, January 26, 202301/26/2023

Rob Roper 01-26-23

Writer Rob Roper discusses the Vermont Supreme Court ruling that allows non-citizens to vote in local elections.

Thursday, January 26, 202301/26/2023

Ellen Read 01-26-23

State Rep. Ellen Read discusses her bill to allow rent control at the local level in New Hampshire.

Wednesday, January 25, 202301/25/2023

Lance Izumi 01-25-23

Lance Izumi of the Pacific Research Institute discusses his new book The Great Parent Revolt.

Wednesday, January 25, 202301/25/2023

Nick Norman 01-25-23

Derry landlord Nick Norman says building more housing, not rent control, is the way to lower rents.

Wednesday, January 25, 202301/25/2023

Corey MacDonald 01-25-23

Attorney Corey MacDonald of MacDonald Law explains how alimony is awarded in New Hampshire.

Tuesday, January 24, 202301/24/2023

Kate Baker Demers 01-24-23

Kate Baker Demers of the Children’s Scholarship Fund New Hampshire on why School Choice Week is worth celebrating.

Tuesday, January 24, 202301/24/2023

Grover Norquist 01-24-23

Grover Norquist of Americans for Tax Reform on New Hampshire’s interest & dividends tax and the “fair tax” proposal in Congress.

Monday, January 23, 202301/23/2023

Andy McCarthy 01-23-23

Former federal prosecutor Andy McCarthy of National Review says President Biden would be in deep trouble regarding classified document possession if he were a regular Joe rather than President Joe.

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