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, March 30, 202303/30/2023

Congressman Chris Pappas 03-30-23

Congressman Chris Pappas discusses the Nashville shooting, bringing back the federal assault weapons ban, and the parents bill of rights.

Wednesday, March 29, 202303/29/2023

June Trisciani 03-29-23

Manchester Alderman June Trisciani, candidate for mayor, says the city needs more housing, and the school district is right to withhold students’ personal information from parents.

Wednesday, March 29, 202303/29/2023

Zach Donah 03-29-23

Zach Donah of the Massachusetts Society of CPAs says Massachusetts’ millionaires’ tax and its total tax burden are driving people to New Hampshire.

Wednesday, March 29, 202303/29/2023

Amanda Gokee & Steven Porter 03-29-23

Boston Globe reporters Amanda Gokee and Steven Porter discuss the Globe’s new New Hampshire section.

Wednesday, March 29, 202303/29/2023

Nikki Haley 03-29-23

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley discusses the Nashville shooting, IRS accountability, controlling the border and federal spending, and the U.S. interest in helping Ukraine.

Tuesday, March 28, 202303/28/2023

Jason Bedrick 03-28-23

Heritage Foundation education policy expert Jason Bedrick says four states so far this year have given all students access to education savings accounts, and the movement is growing.

Tuesday, March 28, 202303/28/2023

Peter Schiff 03-28-23

Economist and financial trader Peter Schiff explains how U.S. monetary policy created the conditions for Silicon Valley Bank’s failure.

Monday, March 27, 202303/27/2023

Gov.Chris Christie 03-27-23

Former N.J. Governor Chris Christie says Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is not a “territorial dispute,” and Republican voters need to be concerned about both winning and character in 2024.

Monday, March 27, 202303/27/2023

Philip K. Howard 03-27-23

Author Philip K. Howard discusses his new book: Not Accountable: Rethinking the Constitutionality of Public Sector Unions.

Friday, March 24, 202303/24/2023

Kenneth Senus & Michael Dvorak 03-24-23

Kenneth Senus, president & CEO of St. Mary’s Bank, and Michael Dvorak, CFO of Service Credit Union, discuss the SVB collapse, bank runs, and how credit unions invest funds differently than large, regional banks.

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