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, December 15, 202212/15/2022

State Sen. Regina Birdsell 12-15-22

State Sen. Regina Birdsell says she will oppose marijuana legalization in the upcoming legislative session.

Thursday, December 15, 202212/15/2022

B.J. & Elliot Perry 12-15-22

B.J. and Elliot Perry talk about Elliot Perry Foundation Christmas events Operation Stocking Stuffer and Bedford Santa.

Wednesday, December 14, 202212/14/2022

David Hodges 12-14-22

Institute for Justice attorney David Hodges talks about the challenge to New Hampshire’s Education Freedom Accounts and why IJ intervened on behalf of parents and students.

Wednesday, December 14, 202212/14/2022

David Paleologos 12-14-22

Suffolk University pollster David Paleologos says more Republicans and conservative independents are moving away from Donald Trump, and they’re eyeing Ron DeSantis.

Wednesday, December 14, 202212/14/2022

Thomas Brueckner 12-14-22

Thomas Brueckner Chief Executive Officer of Senior Financial Resources, Inc. talks about the Consumer Price Indexes’ recent decline from 7.7% to 7.1% and why folks should be concerned about service inflation. 

Tuesday, December 13, 202212/13/2022

Matthew Dickerson 12-13-22

Matthew Dickerson of the Heritage Foundation says Congress should pass a small, short-term spending bill this week and reform the budgeting process in January.

Tuesday, December 13, 202212/13/2022

Chris Panuski 12-13-22

MIT graduate Chris Panuski explains his team’s breakthrough in hologram technology.

Monday, December 12, 202212/12/2022

James Pindell 12-12-22

Boston Globe political reporter James Pindell says the Democratic National Committee’s presidential nominating calendar for 2024 has created chaos and confusion for states, parties, and candidates.

Monday, December 12, 202212/12/2022

Aaron Smith 12-12-22

Education policy researcher Aaron Smith shares data showing that inflation-adjusted spending on K-12 education in the United States has risen steadily this century while teacher pay has not.

Friday, December 9, 202212/09/2022

Ryan Terrell 12-09-22

Ryan Terrell discusses why he’s running for vice chairman of the New Hampshire Republican Party.

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