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, June 22, 202306/22/2023

Maureen Beauregard 06-22-23

Easter Seals NH President and CEO Maureen Beauregard discusses the group’s newly announced veterans campus in Franklin.

Wednesday, June 21, 202306/21/2023

Thom Brueckner 06-21-23

Thom Brueckner of Senior Financial Resources Inc talks about how investors are reacting to the Feds most recent comments and why some regional presidents want to see rates increased, while others want a pause, and the remainder are on the fence. 

Wednesday, June 21, 202306/21/2023

Corey MacDonald 06-21-23

Attorney Corey MacDonald talks about how the courts start the process of dividing assets.

Wednesday, June 21, 202306/21/2023

Mark Hayward 06-21-23

Union Leader reporter Mark Hayward covers the shocking findings in the affidavit detailing murder allegations against Adam Montgomery in the death of his daughter Harmony.

Wednesday, June 21, 202306/21/2023

Fergus Cullen 06-21-23

Dover City Councilor Fergus Cullen discusses the council’s resolution on removing books from city and school libraries.

Wednesday, June 21, 202306/21/2023

Andy Smith 06-21-23

Andy Smith of the UNH Survey Center breaks down their first poll of New Hampshire voters conducted after Donald Trump’s indictment.

Wednesday, June 21, 202306/21/2023

Grover Norquist 06-21-23

Grover Norquist of Americans for Tax Reform says a dozen states are phasing out income taxes, cutting into the NH Advantage.

Tuesday, June 20, 202306/20/2023

Thom Brueckner 06-20-23

Thom Brueckner of Senior Financial Resources Inc talks about how important it is to establish a relationship with his client base in order to better understand their needs.

Tuesday, June 20, 202306/20/2023

Don Kreis 06-20-23

Consumer Advocate Don Kreis says electricity rates for consumers will come down in August.

Tuesday, June 20, 202306/20/2023

Ross Berry 06-20-23

Manchester state Representative Ross Berry says bail reform to end the revolving door for certain offenders will have to wait until the next legislative session.

Recent Headlines

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Search for the Brown University shooter resumes as questions swirl about campus security

Authorities knocked on doors Monday searching for any video there might be of the Brown University gunman, who could be seen in grainy footage walking away from the weekend attack that killed two students and wounded nine others.

2 days ago in National

Authorities say they will release person of interest detained in Brown University shooting

A person of interest detained after a Brown University shooting that killed two students and injured nine will be released after law enforcement authorities determined there was no basis to keep the individual in custody, officials said Sunday night.

5 days ago in National

Washington state faces historic floods that have washed away homes and stranded families

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Tariffs have cost U.S. households $1,200 each since Trump returned to the White House, Democrats say

Sweeping taxes on imports have cost the average American household nearly $1,200 since Donald Trump returned to the White House this year, according to calculations by Democrats on Congress' Joint Economic Committee.

1 week ago in National

Democrat wins Miami mayor’s race for the first time in nearly 30 years

Democrat Eileen Higgins won the Miami mayor's race on Tuesday, defeating a Republican endorsed by President Donald Trump to end her party's nearly three-decade losing streak and give Democrats a boost in one of the last electoral battles ahead of the 2026 midterms.