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.

Monday, February 13, 202302/13/2023

Jeff Jacoby 02-13-23

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby discusses his columns on the Equal Rights Amendment and giving inmates reduced sentences in exchange for donating an organ or bone marrow.

Monday, February 13, 202302/13/2023

State Rep. Jess Edwards 02-13-23

State Rep. Jess Edwards of Auburn discusses the legislature’s changing plans for the Sununu Youth Services Center as it faces a March 1 deadline to close.

Monday, February 13, 202302/13/2023

Tom Raffio 02-13-23

Tom Raffio, President & CEO of Northeast Delta Dental talks about efforts to expand access and eligibility to dental healthcare and how they’re also helping with veteran’s oral healthcare. 

Friday, February 10, 202302/10/2023

State Sen. Donna Soucy 02-10-23

State Sen. Donna Soucy discusses the DNC vote to kill New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation primary, and the Democrats’ top priorities for the legislative session.

Thursday, February 9, 202302/09/2023

Rob Roper 02-09-23

Vermont journalist Rob Roper goes over just a few of the billions of dollars’ worth of tax increases legislators across the river are proposing this year.

Thursday, February 9, 202302/09/2023

Jim Popkin 02-09-23

Jim Popkin, author of “Code Name Blue Wren,” shares the amazing true story of an American who spied for Cuba under the noses of her sister and brother-in-law, who were in the FBI.

Wednesday, February 8, 202302/08/2023

Thomas Brueckner 02-08-23

Thomas Brueckner Chief Executive Officer of Senior Financial Resources, Inc talks about how the latest jobs numbers and actions of CEOs show investors should be paying close attention.

Wednesday, February 8, 202302/08/2023

Dante Scala 02-08-23

UNH Political Science Professor Dante Scala breaks down President Biden’s State of the Union address.

Wednesday, February 8, 202302/08/2023

Jeff Collins 02-08-23

New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association Executive Director Jeff Collins discusses new rules changes letting high school athletes earn income from their name, image and likeness.

Wednesday, February 8, 202302/08/2023

Vivek Ramaswamy 02-08-23

Entrepreneur and author Vivek Ramaswamy discusses his new book “Nation of Victims” and the decline of an American culture of merit.

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