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, December 26, 202312/26/2023

Wayne Lesperance 12-26-23

New England College President Wayne Lesperance analyzes the last December presidential primary polls and the write-in effort for President Biden.

Tuesday, December 26, 202312/26/2023

State Rep. Joe Sweeney 12-26-23

State Rep. Joe Sweeney of Salem discusses his Write In Bozo effort for the New Hampshire presidential primary.

Friday, December 22, 202312/22/2023

Det. Adrianne Davenport 12-22-23

Manchester Police Detective Adrianne Davenport announces the department’s Community Closet to help kids in need and talks about the challenges and rewards of investigating child abuse and neglect cases.

Friday, December 22, 202312/22/2023

Professor John Lappie 12-22-23

Plymouth State University political scientist John Lappie analyzes the December presidential primary polls and where candidates stand a month before the New Hampshire primary.

Friday, December 22, 202312/22/2023

Chuck Morse 12-22-23

Candidate for governor Chuck Morse discusses his endorsement of Donald Trump and UNH’s handling of speech issues after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.

Friday, December 22, 202312/22/2023

B.J. & Elliot Perry 12-22-23

B.J. and Elliot Perry talk about Operation Stocking Stuffer to get Christmas stockings to veterans.

Friday, December 22, 202312/22/2023

Karl Zhan 12-22-23

Karl Zahn is preparing his underground bunker for 2024.

Friday, December 22, 202312/22/2023

Josh Gibney 12-22-23

Josh Gibney from AAA Travel in Manchester says escorted vacations can enhance your trip and be cheaper than you might think.

Thursday, December 21, 202312/21/2023

Andy Smith 12-21-23

Andy Smith of the UNH Survey Center talks about his finding that Granite Staters generally prefer to say “Merry Christmas” instead of “Happy Holidays,” but not even a third say they buy real Christmas trees, with nearly half of us preferring fake trees.

Thursday, December 21, 202312/21/2023

State Reps. Ross Berry & Joe Sweeney 12-21-23

Republican state Reps. Ross Berry and Joe Sweeney explain their support for Gov. Ron DeSantis for president and react to proposals to put “Live free or die” on the state flag and let employers pay employees in gold.

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