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.

Wednesday, September 7, 202209/07/2022

Tim Baxter 09-07-22

State Rep. Tim Baxter on corruption in Washington and his closing argument to Republican primary voters in the 1st Congressional District.

Wednesday, September 7, 202209/07/2022

Chuck Morse 09-07-22

State Senate President Chuck Morse on his visit to Mar-a-Lago to meet with Donald Trump, and his closing argument for the U.S. Senate Primary.

Tuesday, September 6, 202209/06/2022

Kevin Smith 09-06-22

U.S. Senate Candidate Kevin Smith makes his closing pitch to Republican primary voters.

Friday, September 2, 202209/02/2022

Mike Ferrante 09-02-22

Mike Ferrante of the Massachusetts Energy Marketers Association talks about New England’s fuel supplies.

Thursday, September 1, 202209/01/2022

Megan McArdle 09-01-22

Washington Post Columnist Megan McArdle on left-wing historians advocating for history to be politicized.

Thursday, September 1, 202209/01/2022

Kathy Sullivan 09-01-22

Former New Hampshire Democratic Party Chair Kathy Sullivan on the Republican primaries for Congress and U.S. Senate.

Wednesday, August 31, 202208/31/2022

Colin Grabow 08-31-22

Colin Grabow of the Cato Institute explains how an obscure federal shipping law reduces New England’s access to natural gas.

Wednesday, August 31, 202208/31/2022

Juston McKinney 08 -31-22

Comedian Juston McKinney on dogs, touring, his new YouTube Special, and his upcoming show at the Palace Theater.

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.

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