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.

Tuesday, November 1, 202211/01/2022

James Dean 11-01-22

UNH President Jim Dean chats with Drew about his bus tour of New Hampshire, and free speech on campus.

Tuesday, November 1, 202211/01/2022

Grace Curley 11-01-22

Grace Curley joins Drew to talk political violence, election denial, and feeling like you’re taking crazy pills after listening to recent political rhetoric.

Tuesday, November 1, 202211/01/2022

David Paleologos 11-01-22

Suffolk University pollster David Paleologos summarizes the political situation one week out from Election Day.

Monday, October 31, 202210/31/2022

Jeff Jacoby 10-31-22

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby says liberal lawyer Harvey Silverglate’s outsider campaign for Harvard overseer could be a huge win for free speech on college campuses.

Monday, October 31, 202210/31/2022

Rep. Steve Shurtleff 10-31-22

Rep. Steve Shurtleff discusses his run for Speaker of the House and why civility in the Legislature is in decline.

Monday, October 31, 202210/31/2022

Howie Carr 10-31-22

Howie Carr and Drew Cline talk Massachusetts politics, the so-called “Millionaires’ Tax,” and gas prices.

Monday, October 31, 202210/31/2022

Rich Girard 10-31-22

Republican state Senate candidate Rich Girard of Manchester discusses crime, taxes and energy.

Friday, October 28, 202210/28/2022

Mayor Joyce Craig 10-28-22

Mayor Craig talks about the city’s latest efforts in meeting the increased demand for housing and offers an update on the Chestnut St. Police Station project.

Friday, October 28, 202210/28/2022

John Lappie 10-28-22

Plymouth State Political Science Professor John Lappie gives his insight on the upcoming mid-term elections.

Thursday, October 27, 202210/27/2022

Donna Sytek 10-27-22

Former House Speaker Donna Sytek discusses the constitutional amendment to eliminate the elected position of register of probate.

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