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.

Tuesday, July 25, 202307/25/2023

Kevin Landrigan 07-25-23

Union Leader reporter Kevin Landrigan discusses the governor’s race as it stands a week after Gov. Chris Sununu said he wouldn’t run again.

Tuesday, July 25, 202307/25/2023

Llewellyn King 07-25-23

Journalist Llewellyn King, host of “White House Chronicle” on PBS, says we get lower-quality political candidates than we should because the process of running for office is so ghastly.

Monday, July 24, 202307/24/2023

Jeff Jacoby 07-24-23

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby talks about the devastating Vermont floods—of 1927–and a new study showing that higher minimum wages lead to higher homelessness.

Monday, July 24, 202307/24/2023

Mike Somers 07-24-23

Mike Somers of the New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association says restaurants turn to foreign workers when it’s tough to hire locals, even though foreign workers are more expensive to employ.

Friday, July 21, 202307/21/2023

Gov. Chris Sununu 07-21-23

Gov. Chris Sununu calls in from the Southern border to talk about the security situation there and shares his thoughts on the 2024 governor’s race now that he won’t be in it.

Thursday, July 20, 202307/20/2023

Gov.Doug Burgum 07-20-23

North Dakota Governor and Republican Presidential hopeful Doug Burgum talks about the latest UNH poll and crossing the 40,000-donor mark. 

Thursday, July 20, 202307/20/2023

Dr. Jason Aziz 07-20-23

As Health Insurance and Health Care pricing continues to be a hot topic across the country, Director of Health Economics for New Hampshire’s Insurance Department Dr.Jason Aziz offers some insight for Granite staters.

Thursday, July 20, 202307/20/2023

Wayne Lesperance 07-20-23

President of New England College and Political Science Professor Wayne Lesperance talks about how the political landscape in New Hampshire will change following word that Gov. Chris Sununu won’t seek reelection. 

Thursday, July 20, 202307/20/2023

Chuck Morse 07-20-23

Following news that Gov. Chris Sununu won’t be seeking a fifth term; former Senate President Chuck Morse talks about his campaign for Governor and the positive impact Sununu has had on the state. 

Thursday, July 20, 202307/20/2023

Christopher Clauss 07-20-23

Marlborough Science teacher Christopher Clauss talks about his two-week journey aboard the E/V Nautilus as the crew works to fill in gaps in seabed mapping.

Recent Headlines

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A 14-year-old running for governor is the first teen to get on Vermont’s general election ballot

Looking back, gubernatorial candidate Dean Roy says his political ambitions started in the eighth grade. And by that he means, last year. After working as a legislative page at the Vermont Statehouse, the 14-year-old freshman at Stowe High School now has his sights set on the corner office.

5 days ago in National, Trending

Savannah Guthrie to return to ‘Today’ on April 6 after mother’s disappearance

After a two-month absence sparked by her 84-year-old mother's apparent abduction, Savannah Guthrie will return to NBC's "Today" show next month, saying in an interview that aired Friday "joy will be my protest."

7 days ago in National

TSA officers share how they’re scraping by without pay

A woman in Indiana who put off dental surgery because she doesn't know if she can afford the copay. A Florida couple with young children who are depleting their savings. A grandmother in Idaho who plans to sell her car to pay the rent. They are among the tens of thousands Transportation Security Administration officers set to receive another $0 paycheck this week.

1 week ago in National

Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport

Two people were killed and several others badly hurt when an Air Canada regional jet struck a fire truck on a runway while landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport, officials said.

1 week ago in National

Federal immigration agents seen at Atlanta airport after Trump order amid during partial shutdown

Federal immigration officers have been seen at an airport in Atlanta after President Donald Trump said he'd deploy agents to supplement the Transportation Security Administration during a government shutdown that has caused long lines at security checkpoints across the country.