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.

Friday, November 11, 202211/11/2022

Jim Steiner 11-11-22

Attorney Jim Steiner says his experience as a Green Beret prepared him for a successful law career in New Hampshire.

Friday, November 11, 202211/11/2022

David Tille 11-11-22

David Tille, director of veterans’ services at Harbor Care, shares their efforts to find homes and other services for homeless veterans.

Friday, November 11, 202211/11/2022

Jason Osborne 11-11-22

House Majority Leader Jason Osborne says he’s willing to work with Democrats in the next legislative session.

Thursday, November 10, 202211/10/2022

Frank Cullen 11-10-22

Frank Cullen of the Council for Innovation Promotion explains how China steals U.S. intellectual property and what can be done about it.

Thursday, November 10, 202211/10/2022

Kathy Sullivan 11-10-22

Kathy Sullivan, former Democratic National Committee member from Manchester, advises Republicans to “go back to your roots” to win more elections in New Hampshire.

Thursday, November 10, 202211/10/2022

John Lappie 11-10-22

John Lappie, Plymouth State University political science professor, says candidate selection played a big role in Republicans’ weaker-than-expected election results on Tuesday.

Thursday, November 10, 202211/10/2022

Mike Rogers 11-10-22

Mike Rogers, former chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, warns that the United States isn’t taking China seriously enough as a major security threat.

Wednesday, November 9, 202211/09/2022

David Paleologos 11-09-22

Suffolk University pollster David Paleologos says some pollsters need to face a reckoning after the 2022 mid-term elections.

Wednesday, November 9, 202211/09/2022

James Pindell 11-09-22

Boston Globe reporter James Pindell breaks down the 2022 mid-term election results.

Wednesday, November 9, 202211/09/2022

Neil Levesque 11-09-22

Neil Levesque of the New Hampshire Institute of Politics says New Hampshire’s election of Chris Sununu and three incumbent Democrats for federal office offers lessons for Republicans.

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