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.

Wednesday, July 16, 202507/16/2025

Patty Nieberg: A Mysterious Illness Befalls A Former Thunderbirds Pilot. What Was It?

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A mysterious illness takes hold of a combat pilot and former Thunderbirds team member. What was the cause? Patty Nieberg…

Wednesday, July 16, 202507/16/2025

Drew Cline: When Is A ‘Ban’ Not A ‘Ban?’

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When is a ‘ban’ not a ‘ban?’ What has been the reaction from NH voters regarding Gov. Ayotte’s vetoes? Drew…

Tuesday, July 15, 202507/15/2025

Damien Fisher: Calls For NH Magistrate Removal Intensify

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Investigative Reporter Damien Fisher joins to discuss his article regarding the actions of a NH magistrate in the recent Berlin…

Tuesday, July 15, 202507/15/2025

Nate Shrader: Is The Biden Use Of The Autopen A Scandal Worthy Of Investigation?

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Is the Biden use of the autopen a scandal worthy of investigation? NEC Professor Dr. Nathan Shrader and Jeff discuss…

Tuesday, July 15, 202507/15/2025

Sen. Dan Innis: Supreme Court Ruling on the Department of Education

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NH State Senator Dan Innis discusses the elimination of the federal Department of Education, the first anniversary of the attempted…

Tuesday, July 15, 202507/15/2025

If Elvis Named A Prison He’d Call It Alligator Alcatraz.

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WFEA’s The Morning Update host Jeff Chidester breaks down the reporting and the Democratic objections to the holding facility known…

Monday, July 14, 202507/14/2025

NH Veterans Home: Social Work

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We sit down with the social work team, consisting of Cara Conserva, Krystal Fawcett, and Lisa Hale. We discuss how…

Monday, July 14, 202507/14/2025

Emily Brooks: The White House Epstein Feud

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Emily Brooks calls in from The Hill to discuss the committee hearings looking into former President Biden’s mental capacity at…

Monday, July 14, 202507/14/2025

Col. Robert Maness: Is America’s Energy Future with Modular Nuclear Reactors?

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Retired Air Force Colonel Robert Maness joins us to discuss his recent article on the future of USA’s energy policy…

Monday, July 14, 202507/14/2025

Tom Raffio: Helping Struggling Veterans with Oral Healthcare

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How can struggling veterans get oral healthcare? How do people with Medicaid gain access to oral healthcare if they don’t…

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