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, 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.

Tuesday, November 29, 202211/29/2022

Kerry McDonald 11-29-22

Education policy analyst Kerry McDonald tells stories of education entrepreneurs who are creating new opportunities for children in New Hampshire and nationally.

Tuesday, November 29, 202211/29/2022

Patrick Tufts 11-29-22

Patrick Tufts, president and CEO of Granite United Way, says charitable giving is even more important in a small-government, low-tax state like New Hampshire.

Monday, November 28, 202211/28/2022

Marilyn Staff 11-28-22

Portsmouth nurse Marilyn Staff discusses why she loves being a nurse and why her company is offering scholarships for people who want to study nursing.

Monday, November 28, 202211/28/2022

Marc Goldwein 11-28-22

Marc Goldwein of the Center for a Responsible Federal Budget discusses huge cost of the Biden administration’s student debt repayment moratorium.

Monday, November 28, 202211/28/2022

Jeff Jacoby 11-28-22

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby discusses his column on the basic duties of citizenship in the United States.

Tuesday, November 22, 202211/22/2022

Drew & Steve 11-22-22

Soccer fan Steve gives listeners five questionable reasons we should watch the World Cup this year.

Tuesday, November 22, 202211/22/2022

Brian Gottlob 11-22-22

Brian Gottlob, director of the state Labor Market and Information Bureau, estimates that Granite Staters will spend $1 billion more on energy this winter.

Tuesday, November 22, 202211/22/2022

Ann-Marie Timmins 11-22-22

New Hampshire Bulletin reporter Ann-Marie Timmins explains a recent state Supreme Court ruling buttressing the state’s right-to-know law in a Nashua case.

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