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, January 20, 202301/20/2023

Alex Ray 01-20-23

Alex Ray, owner of the Common Man family of Restaurants and Susan Mathison talk about Ray’s continued efforts to support war-torn Ukraine. 

Friday, January 20, 202301/20/2023

State Rep. Diane Kelly 01-20-23

State Rep Diane Kelly talks about a bill that would make it easier for pet owners to obtain Chiropractic care for their animals.

Thursday, January 19, 202301/19/2023

State Rep. Deb Hobson 01-19-23

State Rep. Deb Hobson explains why she thinks the state should mandate instruction in cursive writing.

Thursday, January 19, 202301/19/2023

Laura Simoes 01-19-23

Laura Simoes of the Nackey Loeb School of Communications offers free online classes this winter in communications and First Amendment issues.

Wednesday, January 18, 202301/18/2023

Thomas Brueckner 01-18-23

Thomas Brueckner Chief Executive Officer of Senior Financial Resources, Inc talks about a recent poll that asked business executives and economists where they thought the economy was going in 2023, and why a large number pointed to a recession.

Wednesday, January 18, 202301/18/2023

State Sen. David Watters 01-18-23

State Sen. David Watters says letting the state revoke driver’s licenses would help Fish and Game collect debts owed by rescued hikers.

Wednesday, January 18, 202301/18/2023

James McKim 01-18-23

James McKim, president of the New Hampshire chapter of the NAACP, says race relations in New Hampshire have improved but still have a way to go.

Wednesday, January 18, 202301/18/2023

Grover Norquist 01-18-23

Grover Norquist, president of Americans for Tax Reform, shows that Republicans have had more electoral success since 1994 than Democrats have.

Tuesday, January 17, 202301/17/2023

Jeff Jacoby 01-17-23

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby talks about his latest column which shines some light on “What-about-ism.” 

Tuesday, January 17, 202301/17/2023

Sen. Tim Lang 01-17-23

State Senator Tim Lang talks about an effort to legalize and regulate online gaming.

Recent Headlines

3 days ago in National

US will start revoking passports for thousands of parents who owe child support, AP learns

The U.S. State Department will begin revoking the U.S. passports of thousands of parents who owe a significant amount of unpaid child support. The department told The Associated Press on Thursday that the revocations would begin Friday and be focused on those who owe $100,000 or more.

4 days ago in National

A note a former cellmate says he found after Epstein’s suspected suicide attempt is released

A note Jeffrey Epstein's former cellmate claimed he found after the millionaire sex offender's first suspected jail suicide attempt was made public Wednesday, years after being sealed and locked in a courthouse vault as part of an unrelated legal dispute.

4 days ago in National, Trending

Clarence Thomas becomes the second longest-serving justice in Supreme Court history

The first baby boomer on the Supreme Court hit a milestone on Thursday, becoming the second-longest serving justice in history at a time when his influence has never seemed greater.

5 days ago in National, Trending

Some iPhone owners could get up to $95 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $250 million

Owners of some iPhones are in line to get cash payments of up to $95 from Apple after the company on Tuesday reached a $250 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit for false advertising of its artificial intelligence capabilities.

6 days ago in National, Trending

USPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps, born from a photographer’s 42 trips

The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday is releasing eight stamps marking significant parts of the road in each of the states it traverses, passing by vintage diners, gas stations and motels — many since preserved or restored — along with breathtaking vistas and wide horizons of the open road.