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.

Friday, July 24, 202607/24/2026

visitNH.gov: NH Fair Season

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It is fair season in New Hampshire, and Kris Nielsen from visitNH.gov joins The Morning Update to run down all…

Friday, July 24, 202607/24/2026

Senator Victoria Sullivan: Sununu YDC and NH DHHS Crisis

In On-Demand

Recently, a resident of the already troubled, plagued Sununu Youth Detention Center (YDC) was seriously injured by another resident of…

Friday, July 24, 202607/24/2026

NH Rep Ross Berry: Local Tax Cap and Election Intergrity

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New Hampshire State legislator Ross Berry joins The Morning Update on the passage of HB1300, which will empower local residents…

Friday, July 24, 202607/24/2026

NH FITN Update: The Democratic Party IS Going To Bypass The Granite State

As the corporate media in New Hampshire and national news outlets tout recent polls on possible leaders for the New…

Thursday, July 23, 202607/23/2026

US Senate Candidate Scott Brown: NH-FITN, Supporting Veterans, Pappas, and Sununu

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Former US Ambassador, US Senator, and Senatorial Candidate Scott Brown joins host Jeff Chidester dicuess how our current federal delegation’s…

Thursday, July 23, 202607/23/2026

Thom Brueckner: Tech Charge and Record Cooperate Strength

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Financial expert, educator, and radio host Thom Brueckner joins The Morning Update, kicking off our conversation on this week’s corporate…

Wednesday, July 22, 202607/22/2026

Steve MacDonald: Drag Storytime, Fat Shaming, and AI Data Centers

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Steve MacDonald joins us from one of New Hampshire’s (and the country’s) most online media outfits. Host Jeff Chidester and…

Wednesday, July 22, 202607/22/2026

Jeff Chidester’s Morning Opening: Massive Voter Fraud In NJ, What Next In Iran? More Attacks On ICE

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July 22, 2026 – Wednesday Host Jeff Cidester opens up by talking about the massive voter fraud discovered in New…

Wednesday, July 22, 202607/22/2026

Drew Cline: Tiny Homes and High Energy

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What are some of the ways that New Hampshire can further address the housing shortage? Drew Cline, Josiah Bartlett Center…

Wednesday, July 22, 202607/22/2026

Task and Purpose: Military Testosterone Test and Military Meal Plans

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Senior Reporter Patty Nieberg, Task & Purpose, joins host Jeff Chidester on The Morning Update to talk about Secretary of…

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