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.
Monday, May 19, 202505/19/2025
‘Standdown’ Event for Veterans hosted by Eversource and Harbor Care.
In On-Demand
Eversource NH President Bob Coates and Harbor Care’s Brian Tagliaferro will join us to discuss the upcoming ‘Veteran Stand Down’ event on September 19. Bob will share Eversource’s daily efforts to support veterans and the communities they serve. Brian will discuss other upcoming activities and ways that people can participate in the September Stand Down.
Monday, May 19, 202505/19/2025
Late Night Politics and the Big, Beautiful Bill.
In On-Demand
Hill reporter Emily Brooks discusses Sunday’s late-night congressional session, which advanced President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.” Emily explains what might happen over the next few days to keep the bill’s momentum moving forward.
Monday, May 19, 202505/19/2025
Banned Books, Civil Discourse, and Trust in NH Democratic Leadership.
In On-Demand
WFEA Host Jeff Chidester, former Keene Mayor, and civics expert George Hansel discusses the latest news on NH policy. Jeff and George share their thoughts on civil discourse at the local level and establish local school policies on obscene reading material and what NH Democrats need to do to regain the trust of Granite Staters.
Monday, May 19, 202505/19/2025
Veterans 2 Veterans Group Helping New Hampshire Veterans.
In On-Demand
Eric McNeil and Chuck Bradley from Veterans2Veterans Support Group, Littleton, NH, join us to discuss how the group was formed to help veterans in need. Jennifer McNeil joins us to talk about the thrift store they have established to help veterans and the community.
Friday, May 16, 202505/16/2025
What if the ‘Big, Beautiful Tax Bill’ Fails?
In On-Demand
Dennis Hull from Americans for Tax Reform discusses the current progress of the tax bill and its potential positive effects on the economy if it were passed.
Friday, May 16, 202505/16/2025
Building a Care Campus in NH to Help Veterans.
In On-Demand
Maureen Beauregard, president-CEO of Easterseals NH & VT, visits host Jeff Chidester at the Unity Cafe to provide an update on the Franklin Veteran Services campus. Phase One, which is open now, will serve veterans’ immediate needs. Phase Two will include organizations that support veteran well-being through therapy-approved service providers.
Friday, May 16, 202505/16/2025
Why building more homes is just one step in solving the Housing Crisis.
In On-Demand
Counter Conversation sponsor Bill Weidacker, The Fine Homes Group at Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan, provided an informative explanation of what a comprehensive housing inventory would look like and how it would benefit communities. Understanding who buys or rents and why can help local and state governments establish policy to promote healthy housing growth.
Friday, May 16, 202505/16/2025
Mayor Ruais: Planning for an Economically Strong New Hampshire.
In On-Demand
Mayor Jay Ruais joins us for this month’s Counter Conversation at the Unity Cafe. We discuss the Manchester School budget, the next steps of economic development, and the housing crisis.
Thursday, May 15, 202505/15/2025
WFEA & Forge VFR: Military Behavioral Health.
In On-Demand
Nathaniel Taylor and Matt Kowalski from Forge VFR to discuss the trends, barriers/stigmas, self-care, establishing peer support teams, and hope and success stories.
Thursday, May 15, 202505/15/2025
Intense School Board Meeting Results in Passed Budget.
In On-Demand
NH Metro Reporter, Manchester Ink Link, Andy Sylvia shares his complete story arc of the recently passed Manchester School District budget and the intense ‘back-and-forth’ between the mayor, some selectmen, and school board members.
