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, April 3, 202304/03/2023

Jeff Jacoby 04-03-23

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby discusses the prospects of a religious awakening in the U.S., and Trump’s indictment.

Friday, March 31, 202303/31/2023

Stephen Gutowski 03-31-23

Stephen Gutowski of The Reload discusses assault weapon bans and the popularity of the AR-15.

Friday, March 31, 202303/31/2023

Ilya Shapiro 03-31-23

Manhattan Institute legal scholar Ilya Shapiro discusses the Trump indictment and the protest at Stanford Law School.

Friday, March 31, 202303/31/2023

State Rep. Joe Sweeney 03-31-23

State Rep. Joe Sweeney of Salem talks about some of the challenges the House Budget committee has faced while reviewing Gov. Sununu’s proposed budget.

Thursday, March 30, 202303/30/2023

Dante Scala 03-30-23

UNH political science professor Dante Scala assesses the 2024 presidential primary race as it stands at the end of March, 2023.

Thursday, March 30, 202303/30/2023

Congressman Chris Pappas 03-30-23

Congressman Chris Pappas discusses the Nashville shooting, bringing back the federal assault weapons ban, and the parents bill of rights.

Wednesday, March 29, 202303/29/2023

June Trisciani 03-29-23

Manchester Alderman June Trisciani, candidate for mayor, says the city needs more housing, and the school district is right to withhold students’ personal information from parents.

Wednesday, March 29, 202303/29/2023

Zach Donah 03-29-23

Zach Donah of the Massachusetts Society of CPAs says Massachusetts’ millionaires’ tax and its total tax burden are driving people to New Hampshire.

Wednesday, March 29, 202303/29/2023

Amanda Gokee & Steven Porter 03-29-23

Boston Globe reporters Amanda Gokee and Steven Porter discuss the Globe’s new New Hampshire section.

Wednesday, March 29, 202303/29/2023

Nikki Haley 03-29-23

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley discusses the Nashville shooting, IRS accountability, controlling the border and federal spending, and the U.S. interest in helping Ukraine.

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