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, August 15, 202208/15/2022

Dick Swett 08-15-22

Former New Hampshire Congressman and Ambassador Dick Swett talks about the rise of cynical politics and the Democrats’ effort to have Republicans nominate the most extreme candidates.

Friday, August 12, 202208/12/2022

Ben Scafidi 08-12-22

Education funding expert Professor Ben Scafidi says some federal Covid relief money for public schools should go directly to parents to help them pay for tutoring.

Friday, August 12, 202208/12/2022

Chuck Morse 08 -12-22

Sen.Chuck Morse discusses Gunstock, the FBI search on Mar-a-Logo and Covid Policy.

Tuesday, August 9, 202208/09/2022

Jon Ralston 08-09-22

Jon Ralston of The Nevada Independent discusses the Nevada-New Hampshire showdown at the DNC for the first presidential primary of…

Friday, August 5, 202208/05/2022

Bill Boyd 08-05 -22

State Rep Bill Boyd of Merrimack shares why he thinks a commuter rail system would hold little benefit for his town.

Thursday, August 4, 202208/04/2022

Rob DaPice 08-04-22

Rob DaPice of the New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority discusses why rents in New Hampshire are so high and there are so few apartments available.

Thursday, August 4, 202208/04/2022

Richard England 08-04-22

UNH emeritus economics professor Richard England discusses his research showing that local land use regulations, including conservation and preservation measures, have made less land available for housing.

Thursday, August 4, 202208/04/2022

Gov. Chris Sununu 08-04-22

The Governor joined Drew Thursday morning to explain why he has a problem with a plan by democrats to possibly change the First in the Nation Presidential primary from New Hampshire to Delaware.

Wednesday, August 3, 202208/03/2022

Mitch Daniels 08-02-22

On Tuesday Drew spoke with Mitch Daniels former Governor of Indiana and current President of Purdue University on a recent Washington Post Colum calling for a return to civility and basic politeness.

Wednesday, August 3, 202208/03/2022

Tom Rath 08-03-22

Drew spoke with Tom Rath Wednesday morning on the status of New Hampshire’s first in the nation presidential primary.

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