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, April 1, 202504/01/2025

How Liberty House is helping Veterans in need throughout the Granite State

In On-Demand

Ashley Kitchell discusses the history of Liberty House, a Transition home for veterans needing services. Ashley also provides a better understanding of the organization’s overall mission.

Tuesday, April 1, 202504/01/2025

Making sense of President Trump’s latest comments on a possible 3rd term.

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NEC Professor Nathan Shrader joins the show to discuss the potential for President Trump to run for a third term and the potential elimination of FEMA.

Monday, March 31, 202503/31/2025

Is Elmo a communist, and is Big Bird and Cookie Monster part of a left-leaning agenda? 

In On-Demand

WFEA’s The Morning Update Host Jeff Chidester shares funny audio from NPR officials’ recent testimony before Congress. Is Elmo a…

Monday, March 31, 202503/31/2025

DOGE Update

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WFEA’s The Morning Update Host, Jeff Chidester, provides commentary on the DOGE processes and shares audio from interviews with DOGE…

Monday, March 31, 202503/31/2025

Small Business Spotlight – Integrated Builders

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Jason Carrier from Integrated Builders discusses what people and businesses should consider when hiring a building contractor and how his…

Monday, March 31, 202503/31/2025

The Impact of Congresswoman Stefanik’s Withdrawal from the US Sectary to the UN Position

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Hill’s Emily Brooks discusses the impact of Congresswoman Stefanik’s withdrawal from the US Sectary to the UN position and return…

Monday, March 31, 202503/31/2025

New Voting Laws in NH

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NH SOS David Scanlan discusses reviewing the new voting laws instituted during the Spring Town Meetings and shares his thoughts…

Monday, March 31, 202503/31/2025

Teaching Communism in State Schools

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Plymouth State Professor Dr. John Lappie and Jeff Chidester discuss the teaching of Communism in state schools and Democratic messaging…

Friday, March 28, 202503/28/2025

Rep. Ammon on “the Contract with New Hampshire”

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Rep. Keith Ammon, New Boston, discusses successful legislation tied to the ‘Contract with New Hampshire.’ Rep. Hammon also provides information on energy legislation, particularly the growing support/need for the new generation of nuclear power.

Friday, March 28, 202503/28/2025

Great ways to enjoy the Granite State this summer.

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Kris Neilsen from VisitNH.gov joins The Morning Update to discuss marketing efforts to promote New Hampshire, share summer preparation tips, and provide upcoming activities throughout the state.

Recent Headlines

2 days ago in National, Trending

US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once

Days of downpours have begun in Hawaii. The Southwest will soon bake with day after day of record 100-degree-plus (38 Celsius-plus) heat. Two storms will dump snow by the foot over northern Great Lakes states. And the dreaded polar vortex will again invade the Midwest and East with soul-crushing Arctic chill. This forecast of extremes comes as weather whiplash has already hit much of the East.

2 days ago in National

Key inflation gauge worsened in January, before Iran war lifted gas prices

An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve moved higher in January in the latest sign that prices were persistently elevated even before the Iran war caused spikes in oil and gas costs.

2 days ago in National

Man in Michigan synagogue attack lost family members in Israeli airstrike in Lebanon, official says

A man with a rifle who crashed into a large Michigan synagogue in what federal officials are saying was an attack had lost four family members in an Israeli airstrike in his native Lebanon last week, an official said Friday.

3 days ago in National

Epstein’s longtime accountant testifies on his wealth and business ties

House lawmakers were digging into Jeffrey Epstein's sprawling financial portfolio on Wednesday as a committee deposed his former accountant and tried to understand his connections to some of the world's wealthiest men.

4 days ago in National

2 killed and homes damaged after tornadoes tear through Illinois and Indiana, more storms moving in

Major storms whipped up tornadoes in parts of Illinois and Indiana that leveled homes, killing at least two people and injuring others, and another round of rain, hail and strong winds made its way through the region Wednesday, authorities said.