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.

Friday, October 14, 202210/14/2022

Connor O’Brien 10-14-22

Connor O’Brien of the Economic Innovation Group talks about a recent study on Housing costs and incomes nationwide and how it impacts New Hampshire.

Friday, October 14, 202210/14/2022

Thomas Brueckner 10-12-22

Thomas Brueckner Chief Executive Officer of Senior Financial Resources, Inc. talks about the current state of the market.

Thursday, October 13, 202210/13/2022

Joseph Mollica 10-13-22

Joseph Mollica, chairman of the New Hampshire Liquor Commission, discusses the new outlet in New Hampshire, the commission’s expansion plans for the future, and how to find Blanton’s bourbon.

Thursday, October 13, 202210/13/2022

Chris Edwards 10-13-22

Cato Institute scholar Chris Edwards discusses his new fiscal report card on the nation’s governors, which gives Chris Sununu an A for fiscal responsibility.

Wednesday, October 12, 202210/12/2022

Tim Otis & Chef McGee 10-12-22

Principal Tim Otis and Chef McGee along with students from the Manchester School of Technology’s culinary program discuss how the school prepares students for careers in the restaurant industry. 

Tuesday, October 11, 202210/11/2022

Thomas Brueckner 10-11-22

Thomas Brueckner Chief Executive Officer of Senior Financial Resources, Inc. talks about what signs folks should look for when deciding move money.

Tuesday, October 11, 202210/11/2022

Dick Carpenter 10-11-22

Economist Dick Carpenter of the Institute for Justice discusses his new study finding that state licensing laws don’t improve quality of service.

Tuesday, October 11, 202210/11/2022

Robert Burns 10-11-22

Congressional candidate Robert Burns discusses statehood for Puerto Rico and trying to debate Rep. Annie Kuster.

Monday, October 10, 202210/10/2022

Tom Sherman 10-10-22

Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Tom Sherman talks about his Building a More Affordable New Hampshire Plan.

Monday, October 10, 202210/10/2022

Eric Ekberg 10-10-22

Eric Ekberg CEO of Granite Recovery Centers talks about the rise in demand for their services.

Recent Headlines

2 days ago in National

Ex-Trump national security adviser Bolton charged with storing and sharing classified information

John Bolton, who served as national security adviser to President Donald Trump during his first term and later became a vocal critic of the Republican leader, was charged Thursday with storing top secret records at home and sharing with relatives diary-like notes about his time in government that contained classified information.

4 days ago in National

County judge in Chicago area bars ICE from arresting people at court

Cook County's top judge signed an order barring ICE from arresting people at court. Cook County includes Chicago, which has seen a federal immigration crackdown in recent months.

4 days ago in National

Supreme Court takes up GOP-led challenge to Voting Rights Act that could affect control of Congress

The Supreme Court is taking up a major Republican-led challenge to the Voting Rights Act, the centerpiece legislation of the Civil Rights Movement, that could gut a key provision of the law that prohibits racial discrimination in redistricting.

5 days ago in National

Trump honoring Charlie Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom on what would be his 32nd birthday

President Donald Trump on Tuesday is posthumously awarding America's highest civilian honor to Charlie Kirk, the assassinated activist who inspired a generation of young conservatives and helped push the nation's politics further to the right.

5 days ago in National

Rare October storm brings heavy rain and possible mudslides to Southern California

A rare October storm arrived in California on Tuesday and threatened to pummel wildfire-scarred Los Angeles neighborhoods with heavy rain, high winds and possible mudslides. Some homes were ordered to evacuate.