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.

Tuesday, August 30, 202208/30/2022

Bruce Fenton 08-30-22

Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate Bruce Fenton on why he thinks he’ll gain the support of both Liberty voters and regular conservatives in the upcoming primary.

Monday, August 29, 202208/29/2022

Jeff Jacoby 08-29-22

Boston Globe Columnist Jeff Jacoby says prepare for a more aggressive IRS.

Monday, August 29, 202208/29/2022

Harlan Spence 08-29-22

Director of Physics & Astronomy at the University of New Hampshire Harlan Spence talks about NASA’s Artemis 1 launch.

Friday, August 26, 202208/26/2022

Marc Goldwein 08-26-22

Marc Goldwein of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget calls Biden’s student loan executive order the most expensive executive order in history.

Friday, August 26, 202208/26/2022

Chris Pappas 08-26-22

Rep. Chris Pappas explains his opposition to President Biden’s student loan forgiveness executive order and his thoughts on Biden comparing MAGA Republicans to fascists.

Thursday, August 25, 202208/25/2022

Vikram Mansharamani 08-24-22

Drew conducts a one-person debate with U.S. Senate Candidate Vikram Mansharamani, who was excluded from the televised debate that aired Wednesday night on NewsMax.

Thursday, August 25, 202208/25/2022

Chuck Morse 08-25-22

U.S. Senate Candidate Chuck Morse on student loan forgiveness, a big tent Republican Party, and Maggie Hassan’s record as governor.

Thursday, August 25, 202208/25/2022

Bob Tewksbury 08-25-22

Former Major League All-Star and current mental health performance consultant Bob Tewksbury advises parents on how to help their kids handle the stress of competitive youth sports.

Wednesday, August 24, 202208/24/2022

Bruce Fenton 08-24-22

Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate Bruce Fenton talks with Drew about why he would do away with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Wednesday, August 24, 202208/24/2022

Thom Brueckner 08-24-22

Thom Brueckner, host of WEFA’s Retirement Intelligence joined Drew Tuesday morning to discuss how he continues to offer perspective, and intelligent analysis that you won’t find anywhere else!

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