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.
Monday, June 9, 202506/09/2025
Could China’s Xi Jinping be on his way out…?
In On-Demand
Ambassador Greg Slayton talks about the internal conflict happening within the CCP and how China’s currently leader could be replaced within the next 60 days.
Monday, June 9, 202506/09/2025
Johnson alludes there could be a follow up to Trump’s “one big beautiful bill”
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The Hill’s Emily Brooks talks about her recent article in which House Speaker Johnson teases that additional legislation may be on the way.
Monday, June 9, 202506/09/2025
The State’s top players gear up for Dartmouth Health Children’s NH East-West All Star Football Game
In On-Demand
Guest host Drew Cline chats with Coaches Kip Jackson and Steve Abraham about Darthmouth Heatlh Children’s New Hampshire East-West All Star Football game happening on Friday June 27th at St. Anselm College.
Monday, June 9, 202506/09/2025
Aldenberg talks about Easterseals efforts in helping Vets and the new Franklin Campus
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Guest host Ginger Munson chats with Allen Aldenberg, Chief of Military and Veteran Services for Easterseals about the new Veterans Home and campus in Franklin and how Easterseals is looking to give back.
Friday, June 6, 202506/06/2025
Trump Vs Musk – It was Only a Matter of Time.
In On-Demand
WFEA’s The Morning Update host, Jeff Chidester, pontificates on the Trump-Musk showdown. What does it all mean?
Friday, June 6, 202506/06/2025
Jeff’s Thoughts: Good, NH Now Has a Bell-to-Bell Ban on Cell Phones
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WFEA’s The Morning Update host Jeff Chidester discusses the recently signed NH law banning cellphone use by students from ‘bell-to-bell.’…
Friday, June 6, 202506/06/2025
Enjoying The Great NH Outdoors
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Eric Hui from Terracea joins the show to discuss the new Terracea storefront in Hampton and their upcoming appearance at the Outdoor Industry Day show at Veterans Park in Manchester.
Friday, June 6, 202506/06/2025
A Special D-Day Feature: President Ronald Reagan’s D-Day Speech (Audio)
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We dedicate the time as a tribute to the sacrifice of the 1944 D-Day Landing by playing President Reagan’s 1984 D-Day speech at Normandy to mark the 40th Anniversary of the landing.
Friday, June 6, 202506/06/2025
Could We Have An AI President In The Future?
In On-Demand
Political satirists Karl Zahn and Jeff Chidester share their thoughts on the Musk-Trump battle royal, antisemitism, the dangers of AI, and what Granite Staters should be asking of 2028 presidential candidates.
Friday, June 6, 202506/06/2025
Does the NH Budget Represent NH Values?
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NH Democrat Senate Leader Rebecca Perkins-Kwoka joins us to discuss the final NH Senate budget conversation and passage of the NH Senate Budget. The good and the bad are covered. Sen. Kwoka also shares her thoughts on what both political parties need to do to talk with young voters.
