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, July 14, 202307/14/2023

Thomas Zeitzoff 07-14-23

American University Professor Thomas Zeitzoff discusses his new book, “Nasty Politics.”

Friday, July 14, 202307/14/2023

Gov. Pat McCrory 07-14-23

Former N.C. Gov. Pat McCrory of No Labels says the organization will unveil a party agenda in Manchester on July 17.

Thursday, July 13, 202307/13/2023

Mayor Jack McCullough 07-13-23

Montpelier, Vt., Mayor Jack McCullough tells us about the massive flooding in Vermont’s capital city and how people from all over have come out to help the recovery.

Thursday, July 13, 202307/13/2023

David McGrath 07-13-23

New Hampshire Motor Speedway’s David McGrath previews this weekend’s upcoming race and all the surrounding events.

Thursday, July 13, 202307/13/2023

Jeff Mordock 07-13-23

Washington Times White House reporter Jeff Mordock gives us the inside scoop on FBI Director Christopher Wray’s contentious testimony before the House Intelligence Committee.

Thursday, July 13, 202307/13/2023

Joe Higgins & Tido Janssen 07-13-23

Joe Higgins and Tido Janssen of the New Hampshire Music Festival tell the story of how they saved the financially strapped 70-year-old festival this year to keep the show going on.

Thursday, July 13, 202307/13/2023

Lindseigh Picard 07-13-23

Winchester Select Board Chairwoman Lindseigh Picard updates us on the flooding situation in the town.

Wednesday, July 12, 202307/12/2023

Jeff Jacoby 07-12-23

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby says Ukraine should be let into NATO and some graffiti isn’t necessarily bad.

Wednesday, July 12, 202307/12/2023

Thom Brueckner 07-12-23

Thom Brueckner of Senior Financial Resources Inc., in Nashua, says this summer is a good time to consider safer investments than stocks.

Wednesday, July 12, 202307/12/2023

Colin Van Ostern 07-12-23

Former Executive Councilor Colin Van Ostern says New Hampshire Democrats are frustrated that under current DNC rules they’ll have write Joe Biden in if they want to vote for him in the 2024 presidential primary.

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