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, March 15, 202303/15/2023

Jim Merrill 03-15-23

Attorney and Republican consultant Jim Merrill assess the 2024 prospects of the announced candidates so far and summarizes where the NH GOP is right now.

Wednesday, March 15, 202303/15/2023

Jacob Grier 03-15-23

Writer and author Jacob Grier details how Massachusetts’ ban on flavored cigarettes has created a black market, just as critics predicted.

Tuesday, March 14, 202303/14/2023

William Hinkle 03-14-23

Eversource spokesman William Hinkle explains how the power company prioritizes power restoration, and what you should do if you lose power in a storm.

Tuesday, March 14, 202303/14/2023

State Sen. Sharon Carson 03-14-23

State Sen. Sharon Carson discusses her Parents Bill of Rights.

Monday, March 13, 202303/13/2023

Tom Raffio 03-13-23

Northeast Delta Dental CEO Tom Raffio says business leaders have to prepare for the unexpected.

Monday, March 13, 202303/13/2023

Jeff Jacoby 03-13-23

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby says mental competency tests for public officials are unworkable.

Monday, March 13, 202303/13/2023

Vivek Ramaswamy 03-13-23

2024 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy says the government shouldn’t bail out Silicon Valley Bank’s depositors.

Friday, March 10, 202303/10/2023

Alex Davidson 03-10-24

Alex Davidson of the Beer Institute explains just how much of the price of a can of beer can be attributed to taxes and tariffs.

Friday, March 10, 202303/10/2023

Dave Tille 03-10-23

Dave Tille discusses the life and legacy of veteran and veterans’ activist Paul Chevalier.

Friday, March 10, 202303/10/2023

Drew Cline 03-10-23

Drew says we’re living in a Veep sequel.

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