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, December 8, 202212/08/2022

Gov. Chris Sununu 12-08-22

Gov. Chris Sununu says the Legislature has to embrace bipartisanship in the 2023 session, but adds that tax increases are off the table.

Thursday, December 8, 202212/08/2022

Keith Lockhart 12-08-22

Boston Pops conductor Keith Lockhart answers the 12 Questions of Christmas with Drew

Thursday, December 8, 202212/08/2022

David Scanlan 12-08-22

New Hampshire Secretary of State David Scanlan discusses his landslide election win and says New Hampshire will have the first-in-the-nation presidential primary in 2024.

Wednesday, December 7, 202212/07/2022

Thomas Brueckner 12-07-22

Thomas Brueckner Chief Executive Officer of Senior Financial Resources, Inc. shares his thoughts on just what’s exactly going on with markets following that recent 4% pullback. 

Wednesday, December 7, 202212/07/2022

Josh McElveen 12-07-22

Consultant Josh McElveen, former WMUR political director, says the national media and political parties don’t understand the real value of the N.H. primary.

Wednesday, December 7, 202212/07/2022

Andy Smith 12-07-22

Andy Smith of the UNH Survey Center explains his polling results showing that Granite Staters think N.H. elections are fair and secure.

Wednesday, December 7, 202212/07/2022

Pam Tucker 12-07-22

Outgoing Republic Party Vice Chair Pam Tucker talks about the importance of candidate recruitment and appealing to young voters.

Tuesday, December 6, 202212/06/2022

Thomas Brueckner 12-06-22

Thomas Brueckner Chief Executive Officer of Senior Financial Resources, Inc. shares how he and his firm go the extra mile to make sure every client knows they’ll be working with somebody who has their best interests at heart.

Tuesday, December 6, 202212/06/2022

Kristen Clarke 12-06-22

Manchester traffic engineer Kristen Clarke, project manager for RAISE Manchester, discusses the plan’s major traffic upgrades.

Tuesday, December 6, 202212/06/2022

Tom Rath 12-06-22

Former RNC member Tom Rath says New Hampshire will ignore the DNC primary calendar and go first anyway.

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