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, December 18, 202312/18/2023

Wayne Lesperance 12-18-23

New England College President Wayne Lesperance says Nikki Haley’s surge in New Hampshire is real, but Republican voters here still have a lot of love for Donald Trump.

Monday, December 18, 202312/18/2023

Jeff Jacoby 12-18-23

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby says Ukraine aid merits approval on its own and the Boston Tea Party’s 250th anniversary is a good opportunity to reconsider the storied event.

Monday, December 18, 202312/18/2023

Greg Moore 12-18-23

Greg Moore of Americans for Prosperity points to New Hampshire’s successful tax cuts as an example of how the economy is improved by good policies, which is a good lesson for President Biden, who has embraced less successful economic policies.

Friday, December 15, 202312/15/2023

Dan Bernard 12-15-23

Dan Bernard of Madco3D in Rochester says 3D-printed homes could help solve New Hampshire’s housing shortage.

Friday, December 15, 202312/15/2023

Jean Matthieu 12-15-23

Manchester businesswoman Jean Matthieu says Donald Trump deserves a second term and is definitely a candidate she’d “have a beer with.”

Friday, December 15, 202312/15/2023

Alderman Joe Kelly Levasseur 12-15-23

Manchester Alderman At-Large Joe Kelly Levasseur discusses Mayor Joyce Craig’s tenure and says next year will be a big one at City Hall.

Friday, December 15, 202312/15/2023

Pat Abrami 12-15-23

Pat Abrami, chairman of the state’s charitable gaming study commission, says the Concord Casino case is evidence that the system works, but standards might also need to be tightened up.

Friday, December 15, 202312/15/2023

Professor John Lappie 12-15-23

Plymouth State University political science professor John Lappie discusses Gov. Chris Sununu’s endorsement of Nikki Haley, the U.S. House impeachment inquiry and more.

Friday, December 15, 202312/15/2023

Jason Osborne 12-14-23

House Majority Leader Jason Osborne discusses Gov. Sununu’s presidential primary endorsement, the prospects of abortion legislation passing the House, and top political priorities for 2024.

Thursday, December 14, 202312/14/2023

Asa Hutchinson 12-14-23

Republican Presidential hopeful and former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson joins Drew in studio to talk his campaign strategy and how he’s making himself available to voters.

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