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, September 11, 202309/11/2023

Jeff Jacoby 09-11-23

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby says Sweden is vindicated on its approach to COVID, and a Colorado school was wrong to send a student home because of his Gadsden flag patch.

Monday, September 11, 202309/11/2023

Tom Raffio 09-11-23

Northeast Delta Dental CEO Tom Raffio says veterans without dental insurance can get coverage through a program the company offers.

Monday, September 11, 202309/11/2023

Patrick Murphy 09-11-23

Hampton Beach chief lifeguard Patrick Murphy says his team has rescued more than 400 people this summer, a lot of them after hours.

Monday, September 11, 202309/11/2023

Shannon McCracken-Barber 09-11-23

Shannon McCracken-Barber of Manchester CREATES says project-based learning is the key to preparing kids and teachers for STEM careers of the future.

Friday, September 8, 202309/08/2023

Marc Goldwein 09-08-23

Marc Goldwein from the Committe for a Responsible Federal Budget talks about the increase to the federal deficit.

Friday, September 8, 202309/08/2023

BJ Perry 09-08-23

Self-proclaimed Political Nerd BJ Perry talks about Manchester’s Mayoral primary, New Hampshire’s race for Governor and why his Red books are so important to him.

Friday, September 8, 202309/08/2023

Alicia Preston Xanthopolous 09-08-23

Alicia Preston Xanthopolous says unless he’s convicted former President Donald Trump should remain on New Hampshire’s Primary Ballot. 

Thursday, September 7, 202309/07/2023

Rob Holland 09-07-23

Aerobatic pilot Rob Holland of Nashua discusses his career and the upcoming Thunder over New Hampshire airshow.

Thursday, September 7, 202309/07/2023

Dante Scala 09-07-23

UNH Political Scientist Dante Scala says the New Hampshire primary is changing.

Thursday, September 7, 202309/07/2023

Scott Brown 09-07-23

Scott Brown says Republicans are interested in controlling government spending, not handicapping big corporations.

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