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, April 4, 202304/04/2023

Thomas Brueckner 04-04-23

Thomas Brueckner, CEO of Senior Financial Resources Inc. talks about just how concerned people should be following the news that the Social Security Trust Fund will run out of money two years earlier than previously estimated.

Tuesday, April 4, 202304/04/2023

State Sen. Darryl Abbas 04-04-23

State Sen. Darryl Abbas of Salem explains his bill to ban blanket sanctuary city policies in New Hampshire municipalities and addresses accusations that it’s supported by white supremacists.

Tuesday, April 4, 202304/04/2023

Gov. Asa Hutchinson 04-04-23

Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson discusses his decision to run for president, how to fight drug cartels, and how to beat Donald Trump in a primary.

Monday, April 3, 202304/03/2023

Nick Lavallee & Caleb Jagoda 04-03-23

Nick Lavallee and Caleb Jagoda explain why Manchester needs to be declared the chicken tender capital of the world.

Monday, April 3, 202304/03/2023

Rich Girard 04-03-23

Former alderman at-large Rich Girard announces he’s not running for mayor in 2023.

Monday, April 3, 202304/03/2023

Jeff Jacoby 04-03-23

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby discusses the prospects of a religious awakening in the U.S., and Trump’s indictment.

Friday, March 31, 202303/31/2023

Stephen Gutowski 03-31-23

Stephen Gutowski of The Reload discusses assault weapon bans and the popularity of the AR-15.

Friday, March 31, 202303/31/2023

Ilya Shapiro 03-31-23

Manhattan Institute legal scholar Ilya Shapiro discusses the Trump indictment and the protest at Stanford Law School.

Friday, March 31, 202303/31/2023

State Rep. Joe Sweeney 03-31-23

State Rep. Joe Sweeney of Salem talks about some of the challenges the House Budget committee has faced while reviewing Gov. Sununu’s proposed budget.

Thursday, March 30, 202303/30/2023

Dante Scala 03-30-23

UNH political science professor Dante Scala assesses the 2024 presidential primary race as it stands at the end of March, 2023.

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