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.

Thursday, November 3, 202211/03/2022

Matt Mayberry 11-03-22

Matt Mayberry from the New Hampshire Home Builders Association chats with Drew about the first $50 million in housing construction grants from the InvestNH program.

Wednesday, November 2, 202211/02/2022

Neil Levesque 11-02-22

Neil Levesque of the New Hampshire Institute of Politics discusses their latest poll, which shows Don Bolduc and Karoline Leavitt leading just days before the election.

Wednesday, November 2, 202211/02/2022

Lou Gargiulo 11-02-22

Republican state Senate candidate Lou Gargiulo says he was on the receiving end of several disturbing altercations on the campaign trail.

Wednesday, November 2, 202211/02/2022

Tom Sherman 11-02-22

Democratic candidate for Governor Tom Sherman talks with Drew about energy, parental involvement in education, opioids and legalizing marijuana.

Tuesday, November 1, 202211/01/2022

Paul Craney 11-01-22

Paul Craney of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance explains the Massachusetts legislature’s attempt to raise income taxes on “millionaires” and what that could mean for New England.

Tuesday, November 1, 202211/01/2022

James Dean 11-01-22

UNH President Jim Dean chats with Drew about his bus tour of New Hampshire, and free speech on campus.

Tuesday, November 1, 202211/01/2022

Grace Curley 11-01-22

Grace Curley joins Drew to talk political violence, election denial, and feeling like you’re taking crazy pills after listening to recent political rhetoric.

Tuesday, November 1, 202211/01/2022

David Paleologos 11-01-22

Suffolk University pollster David Paleologos summarizes the political situation one week out from Election Day.

Monday, October 31, 202210/31/2022

Jeff Jacoby 10-31-22

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby says liberal lawyer Harvey Silverglate’s outsider campaign for Harvard overseer could be a huge win for free speech on college campuses.

Monday, October 31, 202210/31/2022

Rep. Steve Shurtleff 10-31-22

Rep. Steve Shurtleff discusses his run for Speaker of the House and why civility in the Legislature is in decline.

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