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, September 28, 202209/28/2022

Rich Girard 09-28-22

Republican State Senate Candidate Rich Girard shares why he feels he’s the change voters in Manchester want.

Tuesday, September 27, 202209/27/2022

Noah Weinrich 09-27-22

Noah Weinrich from Heritage Action talks about how group is looking to keep voters informed on a number of topics including inflation and it’s impact on the economy, efforts in reducing crime and ensuring election integrity.

Tuesday, September 27, 202209/27/2022

Ann Maire Timmins 09-27-22

Ann Maire Timmins talks about her recent New Hampshire Bulletin piece on how hospital beds in the Granite State are still in high demand.

Monday, September 26, 202209/26/2022

Joe Sweeney 09-26-22

State Rep. Joe Sweeney talks about how engaged Republicans seemed to be of late and the chances of New Hampshire seeing a Red Wave on Election Day.

Friday, September 23, 202209/23/2022

Alex Spurrier 09-23-22

Alex Spurrier of Bellwether Education Partners shares his insight on the topic of school choice.

Thursday, September 22, 202209/22/2022

Chad Aldeman 09-22-22

Chad Aldeman Policy Director of the Edunomics Lab at Georgetown University talks about a recently study on the teacher shortage and staffing levels.

Wednesday, September 21, 202209/21/2022

Patrick McLaughlin 09-21-22

Patrick McLaughlin Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University talks about regulations and their impact on economic growth.

Tuesday, September 20, 202209/20/2022

Katrina Swett 09-20-22

Katrina Swett President of the Lantos Foundation shares the story of how she and her husband met Queen Elizabeth the II.  

Monday, September 19, 202209/19/2022

Greg Moore 09-19-22

Greg Moore from Americans for Prosperity talks about the recent primary and the groups effort to get a Right to Work law passed in New Hampshire.

Friday, September 16, 202209/16/2022

Gov Chris Sununu 09-16-22

Governor Chris Sununu discusses Don Bolduc’s U.S. Senate primary victory, GOP unity, and electricity relief.

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