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, 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.

Wednesday, August 2, 202308/02/2023

Jason Sorens 08-02-23

Political scientist Jason Sorens says overly restrictive zoning ordinances are making young people turn to far-left solutions to lower housing prices.

Wednesday, August 2, 202308/02/2023

Mark Beauchesne 08-02-23

Mark Beauchesne from New Hampshire Fish & Game says it’s time to think about getting a Hike Safe Card and prepare for hunting season.

Wednesday, August 2, 202308/02/2023

Greg Moore 08-02-23

Greg Moore from Americans for Prosperity-NH says tax cuts have helped to fuel the state’s booming economy.

Tuesday, August 1, 202308/01/2023

Thom Brueckner 08-01-23

Thom Brueckner of Senior Financial Resources Inc. offers some insight on the state of the Social Security Trust fund and the most recent report that says the fund will be taking in less than it pays out by 2034.

Tuesday, August 1, 202308/01/2023

Assistant Attorney General Mary Stewart 08-01-23

Assistant Attorney General Mary Stewart says the state’s joined a national effort to go after spam phone call operations.

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