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.

Tuesday, February 21, 202302/21/2023

Gabriel Noronha 02-21-23

Gabriel Noronha of Polaris National Security scrutinizes Biden’s trip to Ukraine and assesses the war a year in.

Tuesday, February 21, 202302/21/2023

Paul Craney 02-21-23

Paul Craney from the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance updates us on what Massachusetts politicians have been doing to reduce the state’s population in the last few years.

Tuesday, February 21, 202302/21/2023

Dan McLaughlin 02-20-23

National Review senior writer Dan McLaughlin debunks the radical theories of the 1619 Project’s new TV documentary.

Monday, February 20, 202302/20/2023

Alicia Preston Xanthopoulos 02-20-23

After she was targeted by a phone scammer, Alicia Preston Xanthopoulos shares police tips for protecting yourself when scammers impersonate the police.

Friday, February 17, 202302/17/2023

Nikki Haley 02-17-23

Nikki Haley discusses why she’s running for president, entitlement reform, parent’s rights, Ukraine, and why she wants a mental acuity test for politicians age 75 and older.

Friday, February 17, 202302/17/2023

Chief Charles Rataj 02-17-23

Hinsdale Police Chief Charles Rataj says the state’s physical fitness requirement for police officers needs go to.

Friday, February 17, 202302/17/2023

State Sen. Donna Soucy 02-17-23

State Sen. Donna Soucy discusses Gov. Sununu’s budget proposal, childcare, and Education Freedom Accounts.

Friday, February 17, 202302/17/2023

Jonathan Martin 02-17-23

Politico columnist Jonathan Martin discusses his column in which senior Democrats worry that President Biden is too old to run again.

Thursday, February 16, 202302/16/2023

Josh Kraushaar 02-16-23

Axios reporter Josh Kraushaar on Nikki Haley’s presidential announcement speech and Democratic Party insiders worried about President Biden’s prospects in 2024.

Thursday, February 16, 202302/16/2023

Insurance Commissioner Chris Nicolopoulos 02-16-23

New Hampshire Insurance Commissioner Chris Nicolopoulos on how his agency regulates insurance rates and deals with consumer complaints.

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