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, December 27, 202412/27/2024

The Government Wasteful Spending Report

Host Jeff Chidester runs down a list of wasteful spending according to the yearly government wasteful spending report compiled by…

Friday, December 27, 202412/27/2024

Controversial Landfill Regulations IN New Hampshire

Do you want a landfill in your backyard? New Hampshire Bulletin reporter Claire Sullivan discusses her recent report on controversial…

Friday, December 27, 202412/27/2024

Age Limits In Congress

Host Jeff Chidester and The Morning Update Producer Tom Novak discuss statements by retiring NH Representative Anne Custer, MSNBC Host…

Thursday, December 26, 202412/26/2024

How Misconceptions Impact Military Members Seeking Mental Healthcare

Military reporter Patty Neiberg discusses a recent RAND report that indicates many misconceptions at both the command and enlisted levels…

Thursday, December 26, 202412/26/2024

Cognitive Health in our Elected Officials

New England College Professor Nathan Shrader discusses the need for more ethics oversight at every level of government and what…

Thursday, December 26, 202412/26/2024

City of Nashua Refuses to Fly Historical ‘Pine Tree’ Flag on a Public Flagpole

Investigative Reporter Damien Fisher shares his story on the City of Nasua’s legal woes involving the refusal to fly the…

Tuesday, December 24, 202412/24/2024

Pats V Bills

WFEA’s Pete Terrier and host Jeff Chidester review the NE Patriots and Buffalo Bills game and how the next few…

Tuesday, December 24, 202412/24/2024

The Mission of the Granite State New Collaborative

Melanie Plenda, Director –  Granite State News Collaborative, talks about the mission of the Granite State New Collaborative and their…

Tuesday, December 24, 202412/24/2024

Will The Democratic Party Regroup after the 2024 Defeat?

Plymouth State University Professor Dr. John Lappie explains how the Democratic Party may ‘regroup’ after its 2024 defeat. Dr. Lappie…

Tuesday, December 24, 202412/24/2024

The Pending Release of the Matt Gaetz Sexual Conduct Report

The Hill’s Emily Brooks talks about the pending release of the Matt Gaetz sexual conduct report and insight into the…

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