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, March 7, 202503/07/2025

The Need to Renew the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

In On-Demand

Economic expert Patrice Onwoka, Director of the Center for Economic Opportunity—Independent Women’s Forum, shares small business success stories and explains…

Friday, March 7, 202503/07/2025

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, A Territory Property of New Hampshire or Maine

In On-Demand

NH State RepJoe Barton and history sleuth Susan Polidura discuss NH HCR 8 and the effort to have President Trump…

Friday, March 7, 202503/07/2025

Major Business, Nonprofit, and Government Collaborative Initiative Launches in Manchester

In On-Demand

Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais joins us in the studio to discuss the launch of a unique and major business, nonprofit,…

Friday, March 7, 202503/07/2025

Monopoly Money and DOGE

In Jeff's Column

As the DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) topic consumes our news cycle, some media and the public focus more on…

Thursday, March 6, 202503/06/2025

The Democratic Response to President Trump’s Speech Before Congress

In On-Demand

WFEA’s The Morning Update Host Jeff Chidester shares audio and shares his thoughts on the Democratic response to President Trump’s…

Thursday, March 6, 202503/06/2025

President Trump’s Speech Before Congress – A Review

In On-Demand

Mike Murphy, senior vice President and Chief of Staff from The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget reviews President Trump’s…

Thursday, March 6, 202503/06/2025

Patty Nieberg from Task & Purpose

In On-Demand

Patty Nieberg from Task & Purpose shares two essential stories of veterans affected by the DOGE cuts.

Thursday, March 6, 202503/06/2025

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Appears Before Congress

In On-Demand

Syndicated radio host and conservative thought leader Grace Curley discusses Boston Mayor Michelle Wu appearance before Congress and offers a…

Thursday, March 6, 202503/06/2025

Educational Freedom Accounts and the Evolution of Public Education

In On-Demand

Drew Cline from the Josiah Bartlett Center shares his thoughts on the numerous conversations regarding the Educational Freedom Accounts and…

Wednesday, March 5, 202503/05/2025

Thom Brueckner on the return of Common Sense in Washington D.C.

In On-Demand

Retirement Intelligence host Thom Brucekner talks about how President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs could end up having a very positive impact commercial production in the United States.

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