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.

Monday, July 14, 202507/14/2025

John Lappie: The Epstein Civil War and Crypto Week in Congress

In On-Demand

Plymouth State University Dr. John Lappie joins to cover topics such as the conflict within the Trump Administration surrounding the…

Friday, July 11, 202507/11/2025

Helping Flood Victims in Texas: Mercy Chefs Serving Food and Grace in Central Texas

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Gary LeBlanc from Mercy Chefs calls in from Texas to talk about their mission to serve meals and offer comfort…

Friday, July 11, 202507/11/2025

Berlin Murder – Suicide Case: Calls for Bail Magistrate to Step Down

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Producer Tom Novak and Host Jeff Chidester talk about the call for the resignation of the bail magistrate involved in…

Friday, July 11, 202507/11/2025

Karl Zahn: Why the Epstein Case Won’t Go Away

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Political satirist and standup comedian Karl Zahn joins The Morning Update to share his thoughts on the chaos surrounding the…

Friday, July 11, 202507/11/2025

Kelly Rambeau: SUN Summer Food Program

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Kelly Rambeau, Bureau Administrator – NHDOE – Bureau of Wellness and Nutrition, shares the details of the SUN Nutrition Program.…

Friday, July 11, 202507/11/2025

Kris Neislen -VisitNH: Enjoying NH’s Theatre Community

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What type of play do you like? Comedy, musicals, drama, or murder mystery? Kris Neilsen from vistNH.com points us to…

Friday, July 11, 202507/11/2025

Jeffisms: NH Judge Rules on Birthright Citizenship

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Recently, a NH-based Federal Judge LaPlante ruled for a stay on President Trump’s Birthright Citizenship as a class action suit.…

Thursday, July 10, 202507/10/2025

Mike Howell: Democratics Inflaming Violence Against ICE

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Mike Howell, Border Security and Immigration Center at Heritage and Oversight Project, and Jeff discuss the recent attack on an…

Thursday, July 10, 202507/10/2025

Nicole Silverio: Top Audio of the Week – Rosie O’Donnell, VP Vance, NH’s Karoline Leavitt

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Media Expert Nicole Silverio, Daily Caller News Foundation, joins us to discuss the three big audio clips of the week.…

Thursday, July 10, 202507/10/2025

Business NH Magazine: Top 10 Way to Make Your Building Project More Efficent

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Christine Carignan and Matt Mowry from Business NH Magazine share this month’s feature article, ‘Commericial Real Estate and Construction Services…

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