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, October 7, 202210/07/2022

Stacy Schiff 10-07-22

Author Stacy Schiff on her new biography of Samuel Adams, “Revolutionary: Samuel Adams,” and his 300th birthday.

Friday, October 7, 202210/07/2022

Nathan Fellman 10-07-22

Teacher Nathan Fellman, founder of private middle school Harkness House in Nashua, on starting a school focused on self-directed learning, and education during the pandemic.

Friday, October 7, 202210/07/2022

Bill Barry 10-07-22

Manchester Alderman Bill Barry on the city’s new “Adopt-a-Site” program for plaques recognizing veterans who died in the line of duty, and dealing with the homeless in city parks.

Friday, October 7, 202210/07/2022

Vikram Mansharamani 10-07-22

Former U.S. Senate candidate Vikram Mansharamani on what he learned about the Republican electorate in New Hampshire and nominee Don Bolduc.

Thursday, October 6, 202210/06/2022

Larry Hogan 10-06-22

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan talks about his recent Wall Street Journal column, and his approach to addressing the cost of a college education.  

Wednesday, October 5, 202210/05/2022

Gov.Chris Sununu 10-05-22

Gov. Sununu shares his thoughts on the recent Rolling Stone interview that called him a hardcore Libertarian and details on why more than 160 members of the New Hampshire National Guard are headed to the U.S.  Mexico border.

Tuesday, October 4, 202210/04/2022

Jeff Delorey 10-04-22

Senior Master Sergeant Jeff Delorey of the Air National Guard shares his experience running… and winning a five day ultramarathon through wildlife preserves in Africa.

Tuesday, October 4, 202210/04/2022

Judge Glock 10-04-22

Judge Glock, senior director of policy and research at the Cicero Institute, discusses effective approaches for fighting homelessness.

Monday, October 3, 202210/03/2022

Richard Williams 10-03-22

Dr. Richard Williams talks about his new book Fixing Food: An FDA Insider Unravels the Myths and the Solutions along with his three decades at the FDA and what changes he’d make to improve the administration.

Friday, September 30, 202209/30/2022

Karoline Leavitt 09-30-22

Republican Congressional Candidate Karoline Leavitt talks about the type of change she’ll bring to both the 1st Congressional District and Washington.

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Looking back, gubernatorial candidate Dean Roy says his political ambitions started in the eighth grade. And by that he means, last year. After working as a legislative page at the Vermont Statehouse, the 14-year-old freshman at Stowe High School now has his sights set on the corner office.

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After a two-month absence sparked by her 84-year-old mother's apparent abduction, Savannah Guthrie will return to NBC's "Today" show next month, saying in an interview that aired Friday "joy will be my protest."

7 days ago in National

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1 week ago in National

Federal immigration agents seen at Atlanta airport after Trump order amid during partial shutdown

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