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, January 23, 202501/23/2025

NH Wine Week – Sampling A Champagne, Bourgogne, and a Bordeaux. 

NH Wine Week (in support of the NH Food Bank) in the house. We are joined by wine experts Marnie…

Thursday, January 23, 202501/23/2025

Challenges Hitting Harder In New Hampshire’s North Country.

Matt Mowry and Scott Merrill from Business NH Magazine share the story of a recent roundtable that focuses on the…

Thursday, January 23, 202501/23/2025

The Three Classic Audio Clips of the Week

Nicole Silverio for the Daily Caller News Foundation shares the three classic audio clips of the week, which include a…

Thursday, January 23, 202501/23/2025

Dr. Fauci’s Preemptive Pardon And The Unanswered Questions About the Government’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Dr. Robert Moffit, a Public Health Expert, discusses his recent article on Anthony Fauci’s preemptive pardon and the unanswered questions…

Thursday, January 23, 202501/23/2025

Beech Street School Approval Delays

Andy Syliva from Manchester In Link discusses Manchester Metro news, including an update on approving a new Beech Street School…

Wednesday, January 22, 202501/22/2025

How To Approach Outdoor Activity in Extreme Weather

Retired Lt. and Adjunct Professor Wayne Saunders joins the WFEA Morning Update to discuss his podcast, Warden Watch, how to…

Wednesday, January 22, 202501/22/2025

The Impact of the Trump Administration’s Immigration Policies

Patty Neiberg from Task&Purpose offers an exclusive story on the impact of the Trump Administration’s immigration policies. Trump’s refugee executive…

Wednesday, January 22, 202501/22/2025

US Border Agent Shot And Killed In VT

Michael Graham from NH Journal discusses the emerging details of the recent shooting death of a US Border Agent in…

Wednesday, January 22, 202501/22/2025

New Hampshire Wine Week – The Art Of Winemaking

For NH Wine Week, we are joined by wine experts Hillary Graves of Booker Vineyard and Margaret Leonardi-Preett of Bonterra…

Wednesday, January 22, 202501/22/2025

The Upcoming Right to Work Hearing at the NH House

Drew Cline from the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy discusses the upcoming Right to Work hearing at the NH…

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