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, September 28, 202309/28/2023

John Lappie 09-28-23

Plymouth State University Political Science Professor John Lappie recaps the second Republican presidential debate of 2023.

Thursday, September 28, 202309/28/2023

Chris Clem 09-28-23

Retired Border Patrol Chief of the Yuma Sector Chris Clem says the U.S. border is not secure and bad policies are making the situation worse.

Thursday, September 28, 202309/28/2023

Dan Bennett 09-28-23

Dan Bennett, president of the New Hampshire Automobile Dealers Association, says the UAW strike hasn’t affected supply in New Hampshire yet.

Thursday, September 28, 202309/28/2023

Sen. Michael Moore 09-28-23

Massachusetts state Sen. Michael Moore discusses plans to improve child protective services in Massachusetts after the system failed to protect Harmony Montgomery.

Wednesday, September 27, 202309/27/2023

Thom Brueckner 09-27-23

Thom Brueckner, CEO of Senior Financial Resources Inc,. talks about how the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady and the market didn’t blink.

Wednesday, September 27, 202309/27/2023

Juston McKinney 09-27-23

Comedian Juston McKinney previews his Oct. 7 Palace Theater show and explores the differences between being a soccer dad and a Patriots fan.

Wednesday, September 27, 202309/27/2023

Kathy Sullivan 09-27-23

Former DNC member Kathy Sullivan says Democrats should mobilize a write-in effort for President Biden since he won’t officially campaign in the 2024 New Hampshire primary.

Wednesday, September 27, 202309/27/2023

Andy Smith 09-27-23

UNH pollster Andy Smith says it’ll be hard for an alternative to Trump to close the gap with him in New Hampshire in four months, while President Biden remains unpopular.

Wednesday, September 27, 202309/27/2023

Kerry McDonald 09-27-23

Education reform expert Kerry McDonald previews the Josiah Bartlett Center’s Encouraging Education Entrepreneurship & Innovation event in Bedford on September 30th.

Wednesday, September 27, 202309/27/2023

Brendan Williams 09-27-23

Brendan Williams, president & CEO of the New Hampshire Health Care Association, says the Biden administration’s staffing rules for nursing homes will cause bed shortages, longer waits, and possibly nursing home closures.

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