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.

Sunday, July 27, 202507/27/2025

Jeffism: Really…Pumpkin Spice Coffee…NOW!

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Host Jeff Chidester shares audio and offers insight from various individuals discussing the alleged violation that the Obama Administration may…

Friday, July 25, 202507/25/2025

Karl Zahn: Hunter Biden, Steve Colbert, and the Epstein Case

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Political satirist and comedian Karl Zahn joins Jeff to run the gamut of news stories, including the Hunter Biden interview,…

Friday, July 25, 202507/25/2025

Drew Cline Discusses the Latest Candidate for the Manchester Mayor’s Race

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Regular contributor Drew Cline, from the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy, joins us to discuss the recent announcement of…

Friday, July 25, 202507/25/2025

Major Drug Arrest in NH North Country

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Asst. DEA Special Agent in Charge Paul Spera on The WFEA Morning Update for an exclusive conversation related to a…

Friday, July 25, 202507/25/2025

Nate Shrader: The Loss of Hulk Hogan

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NEC Professor Dr. Nathan Shrader takes off his ‘trencher hat’ and dons his Luchador mask to discuss the passing of…

Friday, July 25, 202507/25/2025

Kris Nielsen from visitNH: Summer Ain’t Over Yet

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Kris Nielsen, from vistNH.gov, joins us from the great outdoors of New Hampshire to discuss outdoor and heat safety while…

Thursday, July 24, 202507/24/2025

Gabriella Hoffman: New Policies Will Vastly Improve The USA’s Energy Focus

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Gabriella Hoffman, director of the Center for Energy and Conservation at Independent Women’s Forum, joins The Morning Update to talk…

Thursday, July 24, 202507/24/2025

July Roundtable: The State of Education in the 21st Century

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What is the purpose of education, and where can we see the state of our current approach to educating our…

Thursday, July 24, 202507/24/2025

Michael Graham: NH Democrats and a Fake Ice Controversy in Manchester

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Michael Graham from the New Hampshire Journal pops on the Morning Update with Jeff Chidester to discuss the exaggerated response…

Thursday, July 24, 202507/24/2025

Adam Kissel: Columbia University Settles with Trump Administration

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Nationally recognized education expert Adam Kissel joins us to discuss the recent Supreme Court decision regarding the Federal Department of…

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