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.

Thursday, November 2, 202311/02/2023

Steve Shurtleff 11-02-23

Former N.H. House Speaker Steve Shurtleff, a former Biden campaign co-chairman, says he’s backing Dean Phillips in the New Hampshire presidential primary after President Biden’s effort to put South Carolina ahead of New Hampshire.

Wednesday, November 1, 202311/01/2023

Drew Cline 11-01-23

Drew talks about the situation at New Hampshire’s Northern Border and how Sen. Jeanne Shaheen is now echoing Gov. Chris Sununu’s calls for increased border funding. 

Wednesday, November 1, 202311/01/2023

Katherine Loughead 11-01-23

Katherine Loughead of the Tax Foundation says New Hampshire has a huge competitive advantage over its New England neighbors because of its business-friendly tax climate.

Wednesday, November 1, 202311/01/2023

Gov. Chris Christie 11-01-23

Gov. Chris Christie talks Israel and Ukraine, the shootings in Lewiston, Maine, flavored tobacco bans, Trump’s chances of being in prison next year, and more.

Wednesday, November 1, 202311/01/2023

State Rep. Matt Pearson 11-01-23

State Rep. Matt Pearson of Hampstead reassures town residents that the new Youth Development Center will not be a threat to the community.

Wednesday, November 1, 202311/01/2023

Thom Brueckner 11-01-23

Thom Brueckner, CEO of Senior Financial Resources Inc. in Nashua, details the huge declines in major U.S. companies’ valuations and cautions against getting into the stock market now.

Tuesday, October 31, 202310/31/2023

Ryan Binkley 10-31-23

Republican presidential hopeful Ryan Binkley says Republicans need a more unifying message, starting with restoring fiscal responsibility, and he’s got a strategy to perform well in Iowa and New Hampshire.

Tuesday, October 31, 202310/31/2023

AnnMarie Timmins 10-31-23

New Hampshire Bulletin reporter Annmarie Timmins tells what it’s like to live in a former morgue.

Tuesday, October 31, 202310/31/2023

Jenny Cullen 10-31-23

Jenny Cullen of Dover relays the story of her haunted apartment.

Tuesday, October 31, 202310/31/2023

Chuck Morse 10-31-23

Gubernatorial candidate Chuck Morse says he’s not a fan of red flag laws but is a fan of tax cuts.

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