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, August 22, 202208/22/2022

Jason Bedrick 08-22-22

Jason Bedrick, research fellow at the Heritage Foundation, discusses Arizona’s new universal education savings account program and the research behind school choice programs nationwide.

Monday, August 22, 202208/22/2022

Steve Appleby 08-22-22

Stephen Appleby, director of the Division of Educator Support and Higher Education at the N.H. Department of Education, discusses how to become a public school teacher or paraprofessional even if you don’t have a degree in education.

Friday, August 19, 202208/19/2022

Frank Edelblut 08 -19 -22

Education Commission Frank Edelblut talks about some of the new resources made available for parents looking to help their students ahead of the coming year.

Thursday, August 18, 202208/18/2022

Bill O’Brien 08-18-22

Former House speaker Bill O’Brien talks about his recent testimony before the state’s Special Committee on Voter Confidence regarding Election Integrity.

Wednesday, August 17, 202208/17/2022

Eddie Edwards 08-17-22

Assistant Commissioner for the Department of Safety Eddie Edwards joined Drew to discuss the state’s latest effort to combat impaired driving.

Tuesday, August 16, 202208/16/2022

Asa Hutchinson 08 – 16 – 22

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinsin says the Republican party needs a more traditional, small-government Republican in the White House after the Trump presidency.

Tuesday, August 16, 202208/16/2022

Don Bolduc 08-16-22

Don Bolduc talks Afghanistan one year after the U.S. withdrawal, and whether he thinks the Biden administration is a danger to the country.

Monday, August 15, 202208/15/2022

Dick Swett 08-15-22

Former New Hampshire Congressman and Ambassador Dick Swett talks about the rise of cynical politics and the Democrats’ effort to have Republicans nominate the most extreme candidates.

Friday, August 12, 202208/12/2022

Ben Scafidi 08-12-22

Education funding expert Professor Ben Scafidi says some federal Covid relief money for public schools should go directly to parents to help them pay for tutoring.

Friday, August 12, 202208/12/2022

Chuck Morse 08 -12-22

Sen.Chuck Morse discusses Gunstock, the FBI search on Mar-a-Logo and Covid Policy.

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