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, November 16, 202211/16/2022

Jackie Cowell 11-16-22

Jackie Cowell, executive director of Early Learning New Hampshire, explains how a federal background check rule could hurt N.H. childcare centers.

Wednesday, November 16, 202211/16/2022

Jim Merrill 11-16-22

Political consultant Jim Merrill shares how Trump’s 2024 campaign announcement will affect the 2024 N.H. primary.

Wednesday, November 16, 202211/16/2022

BJ Perry 11-16-22

Political nerd BJ Perry breaks down the N.H. House races and how the Republican majority got so small.

Wednesday, November 16, 202211/16/2022

Thomas Brueckner 11-16-22

Thomas Brueckner Chief Executive Officer of Senior Financial Resources, Inc. explains how Tuesday’s Producer Price Index inflation numbers may not actually end up benefiting long term investors.

Tuesday, November 15, 202211/15/2022

Dean Stansel 11-15-22

Economist Dean Stansel explains how Florida overtook New Hampshire for the top spot in this year’s Economic Freedom of North America report.

Tuesday, November 15, 202211/15/2022

Pat Hynes 11-15-22

Republican consultant and Union Leader columnist Pat Hynes says Ron DeSantis is the GOP’s only hope for 2024.

Monday, November 14, 202211/14/2022

Sarra Dennehy Lynch 11-14-22

Sarra Dennehy Lynch of Best Buddies New Hampshire shares her thoughts on the program and talks about their End of the Year Gala.

Monday, November 14, 202211/14/2022

Jeff Jacoby 11-14-22

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby talks about the impact the mid-term elections have left and why he feels incumbents did well.

Friday, November 11, 202211/11/2022

Jim Steiner 11-11-22

Attorney Jim Steiner says his experience as a Green Beret prepared him for a successful law career in New Hampshire.

Friday, November 11, 202211/11/2022

David Tille 11-11-22

David Tille, director of veterans’ services at Harbor Care, shares their efforts to find homes and other services for homeless veterans.

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