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, June 1, 202306/01/2023

Stephen Shadegg 06-01-23

Stephen Shadegg from Arizona chapter of Americans for Prosperity talks about what it’s really like at the southern border.

Wednesday, May 31, 202305/31/2023

Charlie James 05-31-23

Drew talks with 98.9 WORD’s Charlie James on how things are shaping up ahead of South Carolina’s primary.  

Wednesday, May 31, 202305/31/2023

Drew Klein 05-31-23

Drew Cline talks with Drew Klein from Americans for Prosperity on Iowa’s caucuses, and how voters view both Trump and DeSantis.

Friday, May 26, 202305/26/2023

David Deerson 05-26-23

David Deerson of the Pacific Legal Foundation discusses the foundation’s Supreme Court victory in Tyler v. Hennepin County.

Friday, May 26, 202305/26/2023

Paige Gilliard 05-26-23

Paige Gilliard of the Pacific Legal Foundation discusses the foundation’s Supreme Court victory in Sackett v. EPA.

Thursday, May 25, 202305/25/2023

Deputy Insurance Commissioner D.J. Bettencourt 05-25-23

Deputy Commissioner D.J. Bettencourt talks about the state insurance department’s Consumer Services Division and how it’ can help people having problems with their insurance provider.

Thursday, May 25, 202305/25/2023

BJ Perry 05-25-23

Republican political consultant BJ Perry says Ron DeSantis will have to campaign hard in New Hampshire just like everyone else if he hopes to win it.

Thursday, May 25, 202305/25/2023

Neil Levesque 05-25-23

New Hampshire Institute of Politics Director Neil Levesque lays out why Biden’s decision to skip New Hampshire is bad for Democrats, and why the 2024 Republican Primary is up for grabs.

Thursday, May 25, 202305/25/2023

Shawn Buck 05-25-23

State Veterans Cemetery Director Shawn Buck goes over the Memorial Day ceremonies at the cemetery this year.

Wednesday, May 24, 202305/24/2023

Thom Brueckner 05-24-23

As talks over raising the nation’s debt limit continue to stall Thom Brueckner of Senior Financial Resources Inc. says that’s not the only area of concern for investors.

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