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, December 2, 202212/02/2022

Dante Scala 12-02-22

UNH Political Science Professor Dante Scala says President Biden’s proposed presidential primary calendar could have unintended consequences for progressives.

Friday, December 2, 202212/02/2022

Neil Levesque 12-02-22

New Hampshire Institute of Politics Director Neil Levesque says President Biden’s proposal to move South Carolina’s primary ahead of New Hampshire’s is an effort to rig the 2024 election in Biden’s favor.

Thursday, December 1, 202212/01/2022

Daniel Nichanian 12-01-22

Journalist Daniel Nichanian of Bolts Magazine discusses his research showing that Republicans gained only 22 state legislative seats in the 2022 mid-term elections while Democrats flipped several important legislative chambers.

Thursday, December 1, 202212/01/2022

Chief Allen Aldenberg 12-01-22

Manchester Police Chief Allen Aldenberg on the department’s new online process for reporting non-emergency crimes.

Thursday, December 1, 202212/01/2022

Bryce Ward 12-01-22

Economist Bryce Ward shares data showing a huge decline in the amount of time Americans spend with friends and an increase in the amount of time spent alone.

Wednesday, November 30, 202211/30/2022

Thomas Brueckner 11-30-22

Thomas Brueckner Chief Executive Officer of Senior Financial Resources, Inc. shares how some of his predications for the market ending up coming true. 

Wednesday, November 30, 202211/30/2022

Will Stewart 11-30-22

Manchester Alderman Will Stewart gives updates on the city’s conversion of the Hartnett and Pearl Street parking lots into apartments.

Wednesday, November 30, 202211/30/2022

Brad Cook 11-30-22

Ballot Law Commission Chairman Brad Cook says the 2022 recounts are proof New Hampshire’s election process works.

Tuesday, November 29, 202211/29/2022

Drew and Suburban Steve 11-29-22

Drew and Suburban Steve discuss off-the-wall fan theories about popular Christmas movies.

Tuesday, November 29, 202211/29/2022

Adam Sexton 11-29-22

Adam Sexton, WMUR political director, sets the stage for the Democratic National Committee’s upcoming presidential primary calendar meeting and handicaps where New Hampshire stands.

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.