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.

Wednesday, October 26, 202210/26/2022

Keith Murphy 10-26-22

State Senate candidate Keith Murphy discusses energy, crime and housing.

Wednesday, October 26, 202210/26/2022

Keri Rodriguez 10-26-22

Keri Rodriguez of the National Parents Union advises parents on how to respond to learning loss and record test score declines.

Wednesday, October 26, 202210/26/2022

Paul Steinhauser 10-26-22

Fox News reporter Paul Steinhauser discusses the U.S. Senate race and what Sen. Cory Booker said about the N.H. primary.

Wednesday, October 26, 202210/26/2022

Colin Grabow 10-26-22

The Cato Institute’s Colin Grabow discovers that a U.S. government agency pushed to keep New England natural gas prices artificially high and had files that urged him and all Cato employees to be tried for treason.

Tuesday, October 25, 202210/25/2022

Congressman Chris Pappas 10-25-22

Congressman Chris Pappas joins Drew to discuss energy prices, inflation, Social Security, qualified immunity and more.

Monday, October 24, 202210/24/2022

Jeff Jacoby 10-24-22

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby on a crazy qualified immunity case in which police arrested a man for creating a parody Facebook page poking fun at his local police department.

Monday, October 24, 202210/24/2022

Mark Beauchesne 10-24-22

Mark Beauchesne from N.H. Fish & Game discusses sharing the woods during hunting season and whether you’re more likely to be hurt by a hunter or a golfer.

Friday, October 21, 202210/21/2022

June Trisciani 10-21-22

Manchester Alderman June Trisciani discusses homelessness, housing and crime in the city and her run for state Senate in District 16.

Friday, October 21, 202210/21/2022

Carol Lawrence 10-21-22

Red Arrow Diner owner Carol Lawrence talks about the diner’s 100th anniversary, how she bought it at age 23, and some of her favorite memories.

Friday, October 21, 202210/21/2022

Chris Smith 10-21-22

Chris Smith, Dean of School for The Birches Academy of Academics and Art, a public charter school in Salem, talks about sorting hats, parental engagement, and how great education ideas come from parents.

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Protests over federal enforcement operations after shootings in Minneapolis and Portland

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Minnesota must play a role in the investigation into Renee Good’s killing by ICE, governor says

The state of Minnesota must play a role in investigating the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, Gov. Tim Walz insisted Thursday, pushing back against the Trump administration's decision to keep the investigation solely in federal hands.

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Fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack brings fresh division to the Capitol

Five years ago outside the White House, outgoing President Donald Trump told a crowd of supporters to head to the Capitol — "and I'll be there with you" — in protest as Congress was affirming the 2020 election victory for Democrat Joe Biden.