The WFEA Morning Update
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, October 1, 202610/01/2026
State Senator Victoria Sullivan Addresses Cyberbullying, School Safety, and Student Discipline in Manchester
In On-Demand
State Senator Victoria Sullivan visited the WFEA studio to discuss testimony from the state legislature’s Committee to Study Violence in…
Thursday, October 1, 202610/01/2026
Market Resilience, Fed Policy, and Midterm Outlooks with Thom Brueckner
In On-Demand
In this edition of The Morning Update, Jeff Chidester sits down with weekly financial expert Thom Brueckner, CEO of Strategic…
Thursday, October 1, 202610/01/2026
How Federal Medicaid Changes Could Drive Up Health Costs for NH Businesses
In On-Demand
In this segment, Matt Mowry and Christine Carignan of Business NH Magazine break down key findings from their September 2026…
Thursday, October 1, 202610/01/2026
Senate Blocks Data Center & Insider Trading Bills: Daily Caller’s Nicole Silverio Reports
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Congressional Reporter Nicole Silverio from the Daily Caller News Foundation joins host Jeff Chidester on The Morning Update to break…
Thursday, October 1, 202610/01/2026
The First Monday in October: Constitutional Expert Zach Smith Previews the New SCOTUS Term
In On-Demand
As the Supreme Court of the United States opens its new term on the traditional “First Monday in October,” legal…
Wednesday, September 30, 202609/30/2026
“Demonizing Success”: RNC’s Kristen Cianci on Democratic Campaign Tactics
In On-Demand
On this segment of The Morning Update, host Jeff Chidester speaks with Kristen Cianci, Northeast Regional Communications Director for the…
Wednesday, September 30, 202609/30/2026
Explore the Girl Scouts Expo on October 3: Interactive Exhibits, STEM & Family Activities
In On-Demand
On this segment of The Morning Update, host Jeff Chidester is joined in-studio by local Girl Scouts to preview The…
Wednesday, September 30, 202609/30/2026
50 Years of the Hyde Amendment: John Shelton on Protecting Life and Taxpayer Conscience
In On-Demand
On this segment of The Morning Update, host Jeff Chidester is joined by John Shelton, Vice President of Policy at…
Wednesday, September 30, 202609/30/2026
Standing Up for Women: Allie Coghan’s Federal Legal Battle to Protect Single-Sex Sororities
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On this segment of The Morning Update, host Jeff Chidester speaks with Allie Coghan, Independent Women Ambassador and co-plaintiff in…
Wednesday, September 30, 202609/30/2026
Pentagon Shaving Waivers & How Military Casualties Are Tracked with Task & Purpose’s Patty Nieberg
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On this segment of The Morning Update, host Jeff Chidester talks with Patty Nieberg, Senior Reporter at Task & Purpose,…
