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.

Wednesday, March 1, 202303/01/2023

Congressman Will Hurd 03-01-23

Former Congressman Will Hurd discusses the China threat, the U.S. interest in Ukraine, and securing the U.S. border.

Tuesday, February 28, 202302/28/2023

Preston Cooper 02-28-23

Preston Cooper of the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity discusses the Biden administration’s many student debt forgiveness efforts.

Tuesday, February 28, 202302/28/2023

Congressman Chris Pappas 02-28-23

Congressman Chris Pappas discusses the 2024 Democratic presidential primary and commuter rail for New Hampshire.

Monday, February 27, 202302/27/2023

Jeff Jacoby 02-27-23

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby says nice things about former President Jimmy Carter.

Monday, February 27, 202302/27/2023

State Rep. Glenn Cordelli 02-27-23

Rep. Glenn Cordelli, vice chairman of the House Education Committee, discusses school choice and efforts in the State House to undermine Education Freedom Accounts.

Monday, February 27, 202302/27/2023

Michael Graham 02-27-23

Michael Graham of New Hampshire Journal discusses commuter rail, Chris Pappas on the New Hampshire presidential primary, and former Gov. John Lynch on the war in Ukraine.

Friday, February 24, 202302/24/2023

Jessyca Keeler 02-24-23

Jessyca Keeler of Ski New Hampshire talks about how families planning to hit the slopes this school vacation will see plenty of snow.

Friday, February 24, 202302/24/2023

Kris Gabbard 02-24-23

Kris Gabbard, owner of the newly opened Cool Beans Café talks about some of the challenges involved in running a new business.

Thursday, February 23, 202302/23/2023

Jason Sorens 02-23-23

Political scientist and housing expert Jason Sorens chats about his run for Amherst Planning Board.

Thursday, February 23, 202302/23/2023

Jay Ruais 02-23-23

Jay Ruais discusses why he decided to challenge Joyce Craig in Manchester’s mayoral race this year.

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