The WFEA Morning Update
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.
Wednesday, April 19, 202304/19/2023
Ben Scafidi 04-19-23
Education economist Ben Scafidi discusses his new report for the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy showing that public school spending in New Hampshire rose by about $1 billion as enrollment fell by 30,000 students.
Wednesday, April 19, 202304/19/2023
Corey MacDonald 04-19-23
Attorney Corey MacDonald discusses parental alienation and how to avoid it during a divorce.
Wednesday, April 19, 202304/19/2023
Gov. Chris Christie 04-19-23
Gov. Chris Christie says parents have the right to know what’s going on in public schools, and Republicans shouldn’t use state power to battle corporations that say things they don’t like.
Tuesday, April 18, 202304/18/2023
Grover Norquist 04-18-23
Grover Norquist of Americans for Tax Reform says one reason taxes and spending are high is because New Hampshire’s U.S. senators vote just like Vermont’s and Massachusetts.
Tuesday, April 18, 202304/18/2023
Rob Roper 04-18-23
Vermont journalist Rob Roper on that state’s push to send even more people to New Hampshire by passing more than $400 million in new taxes.
Monday, April 17, 202304/17/2023
David Drucker 04-17-23
Political reporter David Drucker of The Dispatch says any Republican presidential hopeful for 2024 needs to take on Donald Trump directly.
Monday, April 17, 202304/17/2023
Chris Ager 04-17-23
New Hampshire Republican Party Chairman Chris Ager says the party’s dinner with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was the biggest fundraiser in state party history.
Monday, April 17, 202304/17/2023
Jeff Jacoby 04-17-23
Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby reflects on the Boston Marthon and President Biden’s withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan.
Friday, April 14, 202304/14/2023
Graham Birch 04-14-23
Following the controversy over a bill that would legalize scuba diving for lobsters in New Hampshire’s waters, Graham Birch talks about why he thinks it’s a good idea.
Friday, April 14, 202304/14/2023
Dante Scala 04-14-23
As Republican activity ramps up in the Granite State UNH political science professor Dante Scala shares his insights on what the candidates need to do to stand out.
