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, June 2, 202506/02/2025
Political Fish Fries, AI Blunders, and NH FITN Chances.
In On-Demand
Dr. John Lappie from Plymouth State University joins Jeff to discuss emerging Democratic candidates for 2028, outreach to voters, especially young males, and the risks of using AI without proper guidance.
Friday, May 30, 202505/30/2025
NH Veterans’ Home: Kim MacKay – Commadant
In On-Demand
We’re joined by NH Veterans’ Home Commandant Kim MacKay, who helps us understand the history, services, and how the community can support this wonderful home.
Thursday, May 29, 202505/29/2025
WFEA’s Veterans’ Forum featuring Congresswoman Goodlander, Mayor Ruais, Henry Och
In On-Demand
Jeff Chidester and WFEA Veterans’ Forum panelists, including New Hampshire Congresswoman Goodlander, Manchester Mayor Ruais, and CEO-President Henry Och, discuss…
Thursday, May 29, 202505/29/2025
Mayor Ruais and the Manchester School Board Are Glad it is Summer
Metro Reporter Andy Sylvia, of Manchester Ink Link, discusses the tension between Manchester Mayor Ruais and the Manchester School Board…
Thursday, May 29, 202505/29/2025
Energy Expert Discusses Trump Nuclear Executive Order
In On-Demand
Energy expert Gabriella Hoffman, Director of the Center for Energy and Conservation at IWF, provides an analysis of President Trump’s executive order on nuclear power. Gabriella also discusses the shifting support for nuclear power.
Thursday, May 29, 202505/29/2025
Early Childcare Solution in New Hampshire
In On-Demand
Early childcare expert Jackie Cowell joins Matt Mowry and Christine Carignan from Business NH Magazine to discuss NH’s approach to the issue of early childcare.
Thursday, May 29, 202505/29/2025
Medial Expert Nicole Silverio discusses TACO, Sculley, and Slugs
In On-Demand
Media expert Nicole Silverio from the Daily Caller News Foundation shares three top audio and video clips of the week. Nicole and Jeff discuss President Trump’s response to being called TACO, CBS reporter Sculley’s unhinged commencement speech, and Congresswoman Schultz’s response to being called a slug.
Thursday, May 29, 202505/29/2025
Former Asst. U.S. Attorney Explains Why DC is a Criminal Haven
In On-Demand
Cully Stimson, legal expert – former Assistant United States Attorney, and author (of Rogue Prosecutors: How Radical Soros Lawyers Are Destroying America’s Communities), joins us to discuss the Capital Jewish Museum shooting and the failure of former U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Matt Graves to keep DC safe.
Wednesday, May 28, 202505/28/2025
Jeff’s Thought: Democrats and the FITN
In On-Demand
WFEA’s The Morning Update host, Jeff Chidester, discusses why the Democrats made a mistake bypassing New Hampshire’s First-in-the-Nation (FITN) primary.…
Wednesday, May 28, 202505/28/2025
Pentagon to Review Homeschooling Resources
In On-Demand
Military Reporter Patty Nieberg, Task & Purpose, shares her recent story on SOD Pete Hegseth’s order to Pentagon to review…
