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, January 27, 202501/27/2025

Republican Congressional Caucus To Meet at President Trump’s Doral Resort in Florida.

Emily Brooks from The Hill discusses the upcoming Republican Congressional Caucus meeting at Trump’s Doral Resort in Florida.

Monday, January 27, 202501/27/2025

17 Inspectors General Fired

Washington Examiner reporter Brady Knox shared his latest article on the firing of 17 inspectors general and commented on a…

Friday, January 24, 202501/24/2025

Immigration Legislation Currently Making Its Way Through Committees

House Deputy Majority Leader Representative Joe Sweeney joins The Morning Update to discuss immigration legislation currently making its way through…

Friday, January 24, 202501/24/2025

Misreporting About Illegal Immigration Raids Currently Underway By ICE

WFEA’s The Morning Update Host Jeff Chidester discusses the misreporting of illegal immigration raids currently underway by ICE. Jeff illustrates…

Friday, January 24, 202501/24/2025

Banning Cell Phones in NH Public Schools

WFEA’s  The Morning Update Host Jeff Chidester discusses the recent NH House Hearing on banning cell phones in NH Public…

Thursday, January 23, 202501/23/2025

NH Wine Week – Sampling A Champagne, Bourgogne, and a Bordeaux. 

NH Wine Week (in support of the NH Food Bank) in the house. We are joined by wine experts Marnie…

Thursday, January 23, 202501/23/2025

Challenges Hitting Harder In New Hampshire’s North Country.

Matt Mowry and Scott Merrill from Business NH Magazine share the story of a recent roundtable that focuses on the…

Thursday, January 23, 202501/23/2025

The Three Classic Audio Clips of the Week

Nicole Silverio for the Daily Caller News Foundation shares the three classic audio clips of the week, which include a…

Thursday, January 23, 202501/23/2025

Dr. Fauci’s Preemptive Pardon And The Unanswered Questions About the Government’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Dr. Robert Moffit, a Public Health Expert, discusses his recent article on Anthony Fauci’s preemptive pardon and the unanswered questions…

Thursday, January 23, 202501/23/2025

Beech Street School Approval Delays

Andy Syliva from Manchester In Link discusses Manchester Metro news, including an update on approving a new Beech Street School…

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