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, December 5, 202212/05/2022

Walter Shapiro 12-05-22

New Republic political reporter Walter Shapiro says the DNC’s new presidential primary calendar is all about marginalizing the Bernie Sanders wing of the party and strengthening the Biden wing.

Friday, December 2, 202212/02/2022

Dante Scala 12-02-22

UNH Political Science Professor Dante Scala says President Biden’s proposed presidential primary calendar could have unintended consequences for progressives.

Friday, December 2, 202212/02/2022

Neil Levesque 12-02-22

New Hampshire Institute of Politics Director Neil Levesque says President Biden’s proposal to move South Carolina’s primary ahead of New Hampshire’s is an effort to rig the 2024 election in Biden’s favor.

Thursday, December 1, 202212/01/2022

Daniel Nichanian 12-01-22

Journalist Daniel Nichanian of Bolts Magazine discusses his research showing that Republicans gained only 22 state legislative seats in the 2022 mid-term elections while Democrats flipped several important legislative chambers.

Thursday, December 1, 202212/01/2022

Chief Allen Aldenberg 12-01-22

Manchester Police Chief Allen Aldenberg on the department’s new online process for reporting non-emergency crimes.

Thursday, December 1, 202212/01/2022

Bryce Ward 12-01-22

Economist Bryce Ward shares data showing a huge decline in the amount of time Americans spend with friends and an increase in the amount of time spent alone.

Wednesday, November 30, 202211/30/2022

Thomas Brueckner 11-30-22

Thomas Brueckner Chief Executive Officer of Senior Financial Resources, Inc. shares how some of his predications for the market ending up coming true. 

Wednesday, November 30, 202211/30/2022

Will Stewart 11-30-22

Manchester Alderman Will Stewart gives updates on the city’s conversion of the Hartnett and Pearl Street parking lots into apartments.

Wednesday, November 30, 202211/30/2022

Brad Cook 11-30-22

Ballot Law Commission Chairman Brad Cook says the 2022 recounts are proof New Hampshire’s election process works.

Tuesday, November 29, 202211/29/2022

Drew and Suburban Steve 11-29-22

Drew and Suburban Steve discuss off-the-wall fan theories about popular Christmas movies.

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