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.

Thursday, June 29, 202306/29/2023

Gov. Doug Burgum 06-29-23

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum says he has a plan for winning the Republican presidential nomination though he’s relatively unknown.

Thursday, June 29, 202306/29/2023

Robert McDermott 06-29-23

New Hampshire Fish and Game Conservation Officer Robert McDermott tells how he got a drone to use for law enforcement and search & rescue efforts, at no cost to taxpayers.

Thursday, June 29, 202306/29/2023

Jay Surdukowski 06-29-23

Concord attorney Jay Surdukowski says California Gov. Gavin Newsom should challenge President Biden in the New Hampshire primary.

Thursday, June 29, 202306/29/2023

Gov. Chris Sununu 06-29-23

Gov. Chris Sununu says occupational licensing reform and Education Freedom Account expansion were big wins this year, and he’ll decide on running for a 5th term around the July 4th holiday.

Wednesday, June 28, 202306/28/2023

Thom Brueckner 06-28-23

Thom Brueckner of Senior Financial Resources Inc talks about why investors should be paying close attention to the fact that S&P just ended a five-week winning streak following news the Fed isn’t anywhere near done hiking interest rates.

Wednesday, June 28, 202306/28/2023

Zack Smith 06-28-23

Heritage Foundation legal fellow Zack Smith discusses his new book, “Rogue Prosecutors: How Radical Soros Lawyers are Destroying America’s Communities.”

Wednesday, June 28, 202306/28/2023

Jeff Murdock 06-28-23

Washington Times White House reporter Jeff Murdock says President Biden’s re-election plan is to double down on “Bidenomics.”

Wednesday, June 28, 202306/28/2023

Ben Cushing 06-28-23

Ben Cushing, president of the NH Association of Realtors, says New Hampshire’s housing shortage can be fixed by restoring property rights.

Wednesday, June 28, 202306/28/2023

Hadley Barndollar 06-28-23

New Hampshire Bulletin reporter Hadley Barndollar reports on the aftermath of Manchester’s largest drug bust and how police are tracking overdoses.

Tuesday, June 27, 202306/27/2023

Lisa Drabik 06-27-23

Manchester Human Resources Director Lisa Drabik explains the city’s hiring of a contractor to study employee compensation.

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