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, February 22, 202302/22/2023

Thomas Brueckner 02-22-23

After the Dow dropped nearly 700 points Tuesday, Thomas Brueckner, CEO of Senior Financial Resources Inc. talks about what other signs investors should keep a watchful eye out for. 

Wednesday, February 22, 202302/22/2023

Lauren McGinley 02-22-23

Lauren McGinley, director of the New Hampshire Harm Reduction Coalition, discusses legalizing fentanyl test strips and other tools that could save the lives of drug users.

Wednesday, February 22, 202302/22/2023

Andy Smith 02-22-23

Andy Smith of the UNH Survey Center reviews new polling numbers on Gov. Chris Sununu and Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan.

Wednesday, February 22, 202302/22/2023

Jonathan Cannon 02-22-23

Jonathan Cannon of the R Street Institute says the internet would be a worse place for conservatives if Section 230 is removed.

Tuesday, February 21, 202302/21/2023

Todd Radict 02-21-23

Todd Radict of Skeletone Records in Rochester discusses his 10 years selling vinyl records and whether anyone’s talking about Rochester’s special election.

Tuesday, February 21, 202302/21/2023

Gabriel Noronha 02-21-23

Gabriel Noronha of Polaris National Security scrutinizes Biden’s trip to Ukraine and assesses the war a year in.

Tuesday, February 21, 202302/21/2023

Paul Craney 02-21-23

Paul Craney from the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance updates us on what Massachusetts politicians have been doing to reduce the state’s population in the last few years.

Tuesday, February 21, 202302/21/2023

Dan McLaughlin 02-20-23

National Review senior writer Dan McLaughlin debunks the radical theories of the 1619 Project’s new TV documentary.

Monday, February 20, 202302/20/2023

Alicia Preston Xanthopoulos 02-20-23

After she was targeted by a phone scammer, Alicia Preston Xanthopoulos shares police tips for protecting yourself when scammers impersonate the police.

Friday, February 17, 202302/17/2023

Nikki Haley 02-17-23

Nikki Haley discusses why she’s running for president, entitlement reform, parent’s rights, Ukraine, and why she wants a mental acuity test for politicians age 75 and older.

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