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.
Wednesday, July 22, 202607/22/2026
Granite Recovery Centers: Recent Report On Overdose Stats
In On-Demand
CEO – President of Granite Recovery Centers, Eric Eckberg, joins us to discuss the recent data emerging from Nashua and…
Wednesday, July 22, 202607/22/2026
Damien Fisher: Continued Troubles At The Sununu Youth Detention Center (SYDC)
In On-Demand
With the recent report of the injury of a resident at the New Hampshire DHHS – Sununu Youth Detention Center,…
Wednesday, July 22, 202607/22/2026
Economic Expert Patrice Onwuka: Reexamining Effective Childcare Policy
In On-Demand
Patrice Onwuka, Vice President for Economic Policy, joins The Morning Update to talk about childcare policy and some of the…
Wednesday, July 22, 202607/22/2026
WFEA News: The Slap Seen-Heard Around The World
In Jeff's Blog
Let’s set the stage. You are sitting in the stands at a Chicago Cubs game, the National Anthem is playing,…
Tuesday, July 21, 202607/21/2026
NH House Speaker Pro Tem Jim Kofalt: Recent Vetoes, NH-DCYF Issues, Federalism Project
In On-Demand
New House Speaker Pro Tem Jim Kofalt and The Morning Update host Jeff Chidester run down some of the most…
Tuesday, July 21, 202607/21/2026
NH State Dan Innis: A Strengthening Economy And The Future Of School Funding
In On-Demand
New Hampshire State Senator Dan Innis joins the show and kicks off the conversation, discussing key economic indicators that suggest…
Tuesday, July 21, 202607/21/2026
Dr. Nate Shrader: Support For Term Limits Growing
In On-Demand
New England College Professor Dr. Nate Shrader joins The Morning Update to talk about the top current events and political…
Tuesday, July 21, 202607/21/2026
Ally Triolo: Efforts To Ensure Election Security and Integrity
In On-Demand
There is renewed attention to the issue of voter integrity and security following President Trump’s recent national address. Ally Triolo…
Tuesday, July 21, 202607/21/2026
Jeff Chidester’s Morning Opening: Jeff Rants On SPAM Text Messages
In On-Demand
July 21, 2026 (Tuesday) Society is overwhelmed with SPAM. All day, phone ‘dings’ from people we don’t know, and we…
Tuesday, July 21, 202607/21/2026
News: A Six-Pack Of Beer and the Supreme Court
In Jeff's Blog
America is awesome. A case involving Alaska, an 82-year-old frontier airplane pilot, and a six-pack of beer is heading to…
