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, March 27, 202303/27/2023

Gov.Chris Christie 03-27-23

Former N.J. Governor Chris Christie says Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is not a “territorial dispute,” and Republican voters need to be concerned about both winning and character in 2024.

Monday, March 27, 202303/27/2023

Philip K. Howard 03-27-23

Author Philip K. Howard discusses his new book: Not Accountable: Rethinking the Constitutionality of Public Sector Unions.

Friday, March 24, 202303/24/2023

Kenneth Senus & Michael Dvorak 03-24-23

Kenneth Senus, president & CEO of St. Mary’s Bank, and Michael Dvorak, CFO of Service Credit Union, discuss the SVB collapse, bank runs, and how credit unions invest funds differently than large, regional banks.

Friday, March 24, 202303/24/2023

James Dean 03-24-23

UNH President Jim Dean explains how UNH recruits students, keeps tuition low, and protects free speech rights on campus.

Friday, March 24, 202303/24/2023

Will Stewart 03-24-23

Manchester Alderman Will Stewart enters the race for mayor and lays out his priorities.

Friday, March 24, 202303/24/2023

Corey MacDonald 03-24-23

Corey MacDonald of MacDonald law explains what rights fathers have in divorce and separation proceedings.

Thursday, March 23, 202303/23/2023

Deputy Insurance Commissioner D.J. Bettencourt 03-23-23

Deputy Insurance Commissioner D.J. Bettencourt discusses the end of expanded Medicaid coverage under COVID-19 emergency rules and Medicare Advantage marketing scams. 

Thursday, March 23, 202303/23/2023

Greg Moore 03-23-23

Greg Moore of Americans for Prosperity-NH discusses the state’s lawsuit against the Biden administration over ESG investing, and letting medical providers accept cash only payments.

Wednesday, March 22, 202303/22/2023

Thomas Brueckner 03-22-23

Thomas Brueckner, CEO of Senior Financial Resources Inc. shares his insight after the Federal Reserve and Treasury Department hold unscheduled meetings.

Wednesday, March 22, 202303/22/2023

Rich Girard 03-22-23

Rich Girard breaks down Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig’s proposed city budget.

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