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.

Tuesday, July 21, 202607/21/2026

News: How Much Is TOO Much Coffee?

In Jeff's Blog

“Up to 5 cups of coffee per day may potentially lower heart disease risk, doctors say These heart-healthy links apply…

Monday, July 20, 202607/20/2026

Jeff Chidester’s Morning Opening: Oops, Mamdani Did It Again

In On-Demand

July 20, 2026 – Monday Host Jeff Chidester comes bouncing back into the studio to kick off the week with…

Monday, July 20, 202607/20/2026

Primary Bank: Crystal Dionne And The Importance Of Community Banks

In On-Demand

President and CEO of Primary Bank, Crystal Dionne, joins WFEA in the studio to discuss the growing importance of strong,…

Monday, July 20, 202607/20/2026

Greg Miller: Old Glory Guns and Ammo

In On-Demand

US Army Veteran and owner of Old Glory Guns and Ammo Shop, Greg Miller, joins WFEA to dicuess their two…

Monday, July 20, 202607/20/2026

Emily Brooks: Veterans Benefits and Reconciliation 4.0

In On-Demand

Forget Reconciliation 3.0, which the House Republicans were working on for the past two weeks, and are now looking at…

Monday, July 20, 202607/20/2026

George Hansel: Do Negative Campaigns Work?

In On-Demand

Granite State statesman, former Keene Mayor, former 2nd CD candidate, and entrepreneur George Hansel joins the Morning Update to discuss…

Monday, July 20, 202607/20/2026

Dr. John Lappie: Repealing the 17 Amendment and Arresting PM Benjamin Netanyahu

In On-Demand

Should the USA repeal the 17th Amendment? Now you are asking, what is the 17th Amendment? We discuss this topic…

Friday, July 17, 202607/17/2026

Francours’ Counter Conversation: Rep. Dan McGuire, Jodie Nazaka, visitNH

In On-Demand

This month’s popular Counter Conversation series returns to Francours Restaurant in Manchester . During the first hour of the show,…

Thursday, July 16, 202607/16/2026

Defense Expert Meaghan Mobbs: Ukraine, NATO, and Iran

In On-Demand

Foreign, defense, and military expert Meaghan Mobbs provides a summary of the most recent NATO meeting in Turkey. Meaghan and…

Thursday, July 16, 202607/16/2026

Business NH Magazine: NH Evolving Office Real Estate Markets

In On-Demand

Matt Mowry and Christine Carignan join host Jeff Chidester in the studio to talk a bout the feature article in…

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