The WFEA Morning Update
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, August 8, 202308/08/2023
Scott Brown 08-08-23
Former Ambassador Scott Brown says the Biden Administration is targeting U.S. tech companies that are already facing huge pressure from China.
Tuesday, August 8, 202308/08/2023
Maura McCann 08-08-23
Maura McCann of the N.H. Lottery Commission on the recent string of billion-dollar jackpots and what that does to the state budget.
Monday, August 7, 202308/07/2023
Jeff Jacoby 08-07-23
Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby points out that the NAACP in Oakland, Calif., is pushing back against progressive policing policies as progressives in Massachusetts push to end life without parole.
Monday, August 7, 202308/07/2023
Pat Long 08-07-23
Manchester Ward 3 Alderman Pat Long says the city’s ordinance requiring an open shelter bed before removing campers from city property has to change.
Monday, August 7, 202308/07/2023
Will Stewart 08-07-23
Manchester Ward 2 Alderman and mayoral candidate Will Stewart discusses the city’s approach to homelessness.
Monday, August 7, 202308/07/2023
Jay Ruais 08-07-23
Manchester mayoral candidate Jay Ruais discusses homelessness and removing people from city property if shelter beds aren’t available.
Friday, August 4, 202308/04/2023
Morgan Ortagus 08-04-23
Morgan Ortagus of Polaris National Security says the Biden Administration isn’t taking the China threat seriously enough and isn’t doing enough to stop the flow of fentanyl into the United States.
Friday, August 4, 202308/04/2023
John Lappie 08-04-23
Plymouth State University Professor John Lappie tries to make sense of the current presidential primary polling and the increase in Donald Trump’s support after each indictment.
Friday, August 4, 202308/04/2023
State Sen. Bob Clegg 08-04-23
Former state Sen. Bob Clegg explains why he’s backing Mike Pence for president.
Friday, August 4, 202308/04/2023
Patrick Tufts 08-04-23
Granite United Way CEO Patrick Tufts says the organization will use a $175,000 donation from Eversource to fund non-profit work that changes people’s lives in New Hampshire.
