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.

Monday, June 5, 202306/05/2023

Deputy Education Commissioner Christine Brennan 06-05-23

Deputy Education Commissioner Christine Brennan discusses the findings of the Department of Education’s 603 Bright Futures survey of parents and educators.

Friday, June 2, 202306/02/2023

Jordan Fischetti 06-02-23

Jordan Fischetti, immigration policy fellow at Americans for Prosperity, says the U.S. needs to improve the legal immigration process while strengthening border security.

Friday, June 2, 202306/02/2023

Amanda Aguirre 06-02-23

Amanda Aguirre, president & CEO of the Regional Center for Border Health, tells what it’s like to provide health care services to illegal border crossers.

Friday, June 2, 202306/02/2023

Chief Chris Clem Pt2 06-02-23

Retired Border Patrol Chief Chris Clem discusses drug smuggling on the Southern border.

Friday, June 2, 202306/02/2023

Chief Chris Clem 06-02-23

Retired Border Patrol Chief Chris Clem says Mexican drug cartels control portions of the Southern border.

Thursday, June 1, 202306/01/2023

Phil Townsend 06-01-23

Phil Townsend, owner of Sunland Chemical Company talks about the impact immigration in Yuma Arizona has had on his agricultural business. 

Thursday, June 1, 202306/01/2023

Stephen Shadegg 06-01-23

Stephen Shadegg from Arizona chapter of Americans for Prosperity talks about what it’s really like at the southern border.

Wednesday, May 31, 202305/31/2023

Charlie James 05-31-23

Drew talks with 98.9 WORD’s Charlie James on how things are shaping up ahead of South Carolina’s primary.  

Wednesday, May 31, 202305/31/2023

Drew Klein 05-31-23

Drew Cline talks with Drew Klein from Americans for Prosperity on Iowa’s caucuses, and how voters view both Trump and DeSantis.

Friday, May 26, 202305/26/2023

David Deerson 05-26-23

David Deerson of the Pacific Legal Foundation discusses the foundation’s Supreme Court victory in Tyler v. Hennepin County.

Recent Headlines

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US will start revoking passports for thousands of parents who owe child support, AP learns

The U.S. State Department will begin revoking the U.S. passports of thousands of parents who owe a significant amount of unpaid child support. The department told The Associated Press on Thursday that the revocations would begin Friday and be focused on those who owe $100,000 or more.

3 days ago in National

A note a former cellmate says he found after Epstein’s suspected suicide attempt is released

A note Jeffrey Epstein's former cellmate claimed he found after the millionaire sex offender's first suspected jail suicide attempt was made public Wednesday, years after being sealed and locked in a courthouse vault as part of an unrelated legal dispute.

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Clarence Thomas becomes the second longest-serving justice in Supreme Court history

The first baby boomer on the Supreme Court hit a milestone on Thursday, becoming the second-longest serving justice in history at a time when his influence has never seemed greater.

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Some iPhone owners could get up to $95 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $250 million

Owners of some iPhones are in line to get cash payments of up to $95 from Apple after the company on Tuesday reached a $250 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit for false advertising of its artificial intelligence capabilities.

5 days ago in National, Trending

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The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday is releasing eight stamps marking significant parts of the road in each of the states it traverses, passing by vintage diners, gas stations and motels — many since preserved or restored — along with breathtaking vistas and wide horizons of the open road.