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.

Wednesday, January 25, 202301/25/2023

Corey MacDonald 01-25-23

Attorney Corey MacDonald of MacDonald Law explains how alimony is awarded in New Hampshire.

Tuesday, January 24, 202301/24/2023

Kate Baker Demers 01-24-23

Kate Baker Demers of the Children’s Scholarship Fund New Hampshire on why School Choice Week is worth celebrating.

Tuesday, January 24, 202301/24/2023

Grover Norquist 01-24-23

Grover Norquist of Americans for Tax Reform on New Hampshire’s interest & dividends tax and the “fair tax” proposal in Congress.

Monday, January 23, 202301/23/2023

Andy McCarthy 01-23-23

Former federal prosecutor Andy McCarthy of National Review says President Biden would be in deep trouble regarding classified document possession if he were a regular Joe rather than President Joe.

Monday, January 23, 202301/23/2023

Jeff Jacoby 01-23-23

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby says public employees shouldn’t have the right to strike or even unionize.

Friday, January 20, 202301/20/2023

Alex Ray 01-20-23

Alex Ray, owner of the Common Man family of Restaurants and Susan Mathison talk about Ray’s continued efforts to support war-torn Ukraine. 

Friday, January 20, 202301/20/2023

State Rep. Diane Kelly 01-20-23

State Rep Diane Kelly talks about a bill that would make it easier for pet owners to obtain Chiropractic care for their animals.

Thursday, January 19, 202301/19/2023

State Rep. Deb Hobson 01-19-23

State Rep. Deb Hobson explains why she thinks the state should mandate instruction in cursive writing.

Thursday, January 19, 202301/19/2023

Laura Simoes 01-19-23

Laura Simoes of the Nackey Loeb School of Communications offers free online classes this winter in communications and First Amendment issues.

Wednesday, January 18, 202301/18/2023

Thomas Brueckner 01-18-23

Thomas Brueckner Chief Executive Officer of Senior Financial Resources, Inc talks about a recent poll that asked business executives and economists where they thought the economy was going in 2023, and why a large number pointed to a recession.

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