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, July 3, 202307/03/2023

State Rep. Wendy Thomas 07-03-23

State Rep. Wendy Thomas says New Hampshire should legalize marijuana and legislators are moving in that direction.

Monday, July 3, 202307/03/2023

Jeff Jacoby 07-03-23

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby says Frederick Douglass’ famous Independence Day speech is misunderstood, but Xi Jinping isn’t he really is a dictator.

Friday, June 30, 202306/30/2023

Dan McLaughlin 06-30-23

National Review senior writer Dan McLaughlin discusses the U.S. Supreme Court’s affirmative action rulings.

Friday, June 30, 202306/30/2023

Dante Scala 06-30-23

UNH Political Science Professor Dante Scala discusses Donald Trump’s big lead in the 2024 primary polls.

Friday, June 30, 202306/30/2023

Andy Sanborn 06-30-23

Concord Casino owner Andy Sanborn discusses the years-long process of getting approvals to build a new casino on Loudon Road.

Friday, June 30, 202306/30/2023

U.S. Sen. Tim Scott 06-30-23

U.S. Sen. Tim Scott says the Supreme Court made the right decision on affirmative action and that school choice is a better way to create opportunities for minority students.

Thursday, June 29, 202306/29/2023

Neil Levesque 06-29-23

Neil Levesque of the N.H. Institute of Politics breaks down their latest poll showing Trump with a commanding 28-point lead over Ron DeSantis in New Hampshire.

Thursday, June 29, 202306/29/2023

Sen. Howard Pearl 06-29-23

Senator Howard Pearl of Loudon explains how this year’s fight over scuba diving for lobsters wound up turning into an ocean floor cleanup program.

Thursday, June 29, 202306/29/2023

Gov. Doug Burgum 06-29-23

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum says he has a plan for winning the Republican presidential nomination though he’s relatively unknown.

Thursday, June 29, 202306/29/2023

Robert McDermott 06-29-23

New Hampshire Fish and Game Conservation Officer Robert McDermott tells how he got a drone to use for law enforcement and search & rescue efforts, at no cost to taxpayers.

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