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.

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!

Tuesday, August 23, 202208/23/2022

Drew Cline 08-23-22

“If we don’t get out of our bubbles and talk with each other more, our increasing partisanship is only going to get worse,” Drew Cline says.

Tuesday, August 23, 202208/23/2022

Jason Sorens 08 -23-22

Jason Sorens, director of the Center for Ethics in Society at St.Anselm College, discusses new housing laws and the gubernatorial candidates; housing plans.

Monday, August 22, 202208/22/2022

Jason Bedrick 08-22-22

Jason Bedrick, research fellow at the Heritage Foundation, discusses Arizona’s new universal education savings account program and the research behind school choice programs nationwide.

Monday, August 22, 202208/22/2022

Steve Appleby 08-22-22

Stephen Appleby, director of the Division of Educator Support and Higher Education at the N.H. Department of Education, discusses how to become a public school teacher or paraprofessional even if you don’t have a degree in education.

Friday, August 19, 202208/19/2022

Frank Edelblut 08 -19 -22

Education Commission Frank Edelblut talks about some of the new resources made available for parents looking to help their students ahead of the coming year.

Thursday, August 18, 202208/18/2022

Bill O’Brien 08-18-22

Former House speaker Bill O’Brien talks about his recent testimony before the state’s Special Committee on Voter Confidence regarding Election Integrity.

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