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, December 24, 202412/24/2024

Pats V Bills

WFEA’s Pete Terrier and host Jeff Chidester review the NE Patriots and Buffalo Bills game and how the next few…

Tuesday, December 24, 202412/24/2024

The Mission of the Granite State New Collaborative

Melanie Plenda, Director –  Granite State News Collaborative, talks about the mission of the Granite State New Collaborative and their…

Tuesday, December 24, 202412/24/2024

Will The Democratic Party Regroup after the 2024 Defeat?

Plymouth State University Professor Dr. John Lappie explains how the Democratic Party may ‘regroup’ after its 2024 defeat. Dr. Lappie…

Tuesday, December 24, 202412/24/2024

The Pending Release of the Matt Gaetz Sexual Conduct Report

The Hill’s Emily Brooks talks about the pending release of the Matt Gaetz sexual conduct report and insight into the…

Tuesday, December 24, 202412/24/2024

Constitutionality Considerations Regarding the Satanic Temple’s Statue in Concord

Constitutional Expert Andrea Picciotti-Bayer from The Conscience Project discusses constitutionality considerations regarding public displays, such as the Satanic Temple’s statue…

Saturday, December 21, 202412/21/2024

The Economy’s Impact on Health Insurance

Dr. Jason Aziz, the NH Department of Insurance Department’s Director of Health Economics, explains the economy’s impact on health insurance…

Saturday, December 21, 202412/21/2024

A Look at the Trump Administrations Energy Policy

Gabriella Hoffman from the Independent Women’s Forum (IWF) shares her latest article on what she believes is the energy policy…

Saturday, December 21, 202412/21/2024

Governor Chris Sununu on Efforts to Support NH Small Businesses

NH Governor Chris Sununu visited the WFEA studio to discuss fiscal responsibility, constituent services, and efforts to support NH small…

Saturday, December 21, 202412/21/2024

The Current Understanding of Birthright Citizenship and its Constitutional Facts.

Hans von Spakovsky, a constitutional expert from the Heritage Foundation, provides a well-informed overview of the current understanding of birthright…

Saturday, December 21, 202412/21/2024

The Breakdown of the Continuing Resolution Funding Bill Debate

WFEA’s The Morning Update hosts Jeff Chidester and producer Tom Novak discuss the absolute lunacy of the breakdown of the…

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