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.

Thursday, October 20, 202210/20/2022

John Murphy 10-20-22

John Murphy, Commanding Officer at the H.R. Dickson U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Division, on local Sea Cadets presenting a color guard for Navy veteran Mary Jane Zalanka’s 100th birthday.

Wednesday, October 19, 202210/19/2022

Karoline Leavitt 10-19-22

Karoline Leavitt discusses Social Security, national security, her role model in Congress and more. 

Tuesday, October 18, 202210/18/2022

James Pindell 10-18-22

Boston Globe Reporter James Pindell on New Hampshire’s congressional and U.S. Senate races and mentions of Ayanna Pressley as a possible 2024 presidential candidate.

Tuesday, October 18, 202210/18/2022

Andy McCarthy 10-18-22

Andy McCarthy of National Review says the Jan. 6 Committee ended with a whimper and not a bang

Tuesday, October 18, 202210/18/2022

Dave Wheeler 10-18-22

Executive Councilor Dave Wheeler shares his concerns about an after-school sex education program for at-risk students

Monday, October 17, 202210/17/2022

Jeb Bradley 10-17-22

State Sen. Jeb Bradley praises Gov. Chris Sununu for New Hampshire’s state budget surplus and says lawmakers will pass a parental bill of rights next year.

Monday, October 17, 202210/17/2022

Patrick Hynes 10-17-22

Patrick Hynes of Hynes Communications says Karoline Leavitt has Congressman Chris Pappas on the run and will win the election in November.

Friday, October 14, 202210/14/2022

Connor O’Brien 10-14-22

Connor O’Brien of the Economic Innovation Group talks about a recent study on Housing costs and incomes nationwide and how it impacts New Hampshire.

Friday, October 14, 202210/14/2022

Thomas Brueckner 10-12-22

Thomas Brueckner Chief Executive Officer of Senior Financial Resources, Inc. talks about the current state of the market.

Thursday, October 13, 202210/13/2022

Joseph Mollica 10-13-22

Joseph Mollica, chairman of the New Hampshire Liquor Commission, discusses the new outlet in New Hampshire, the commission’s expansion plans for the future, and how to find Blanton’s bourbon.

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