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 7, 202308/07/2023

Will Stewart 08-07-23

Manchester Ward 2 Alderman and mayoral candidate Will Stewart discusses the city’s approach to homelessness.

Monday, August 7, 202308/07/2023

Jay Ruais 08-07-23

Manchester mayoral candidate Jay Ruais discusses homelessness and removing people from city property if shelter beds aren’t available.

Friday, August 4, 202308/04/2023

Morgan Ortagus 08-04-23

Morgan Ortagus of Polaris National Security says the Biden Administration isn’t taking the China threat seriously enough and isn’t doing enough to stop the flow of fentanyl into the United States.

Friday, August 4, 202308/04/2023

John Lappie 08-04-23

Plymouth State University Professor John Lappie tries to make sense of the current presidential primary polling and the increase in Donald Trump’s support after each indictment.

Friday, August 4, 202308/04/2023

State Sen. Bob Clegg 08-04-23

Former state Sen. Bob Clegg explains why he’s backing Mike Pence for president.

Friday, August 4, 202308/04/2023

Patrick Tufts 08-04-23

Granite United Way CEO Patrick Tufts says the organization will use a $175,000 donation from Eversource to fund non-profit work that changes people’s lives in New Hampshire.

Thursday, August 3, 202308/03/2023

Alderman Joe Kelly Levasseur 08-03-23

At-large Alderman Joe Kelly Levasseur discusses his tabled proposal for amending the city’s anti-camping ordinance.

Thursday, August 3, 202308/03/2023

Andy McCarthy 08-03-23

Andy McCarthy from National Review breaks down the latest Trump indictments.

Thursday, August 3, 202308/03/2023

Secretary of State David Scanlan 08-03-23

Secretary of State David Scanlan discusses the three finalists for a new state voting machine.

Wednesday, August 2, 202308/02/2023

Thom Brueckner 08-02-23

Thom Brueckner of Senior Financial Resources Inc. talks about why the “Magnificent Seven” stocks have become so mainstream.

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