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.

Friday, October 25, 202410/25/2024

Secretary of State David Scanlan 10-25-24

New Hampshire Secretary of State David Scanlan joins WFEA’s The Morning Update to explain the mailing deadline for NH Absentee Ballots, election security, a recent New Hampshire Archive Open House, and his early thoughts on voter turnout.

Thursday, October 24, 202410/24/2024

Betsy Harrington 10-24-24

Parent Betsy Harrington talks about the effects that New Hampshire female athletes have experienced while being forced to play against a team that features a male high student. Harrington also explains the efforts to stop a convicted sexual predator from attending high school girls’ sporting events. 

Thursday, October 24, 202410/24/2024

Chandra Zambruno 10-24-24

Chandra Zambruno, from the New Hampshire Breast and Cervical Program, provides helpful information as we reflect on Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Thursday, October 24, 202410/24/2024

Kim Russell 10-24-24

National recognized premier women’s lacrosse coach Kim Russell joins The Morning Update to discuss the teamwork and leadership skills girls gain through single-sex athletics.

Thursday, October 24, 202410/24/2024

Christine Carignan and Matt Mowry 10-24-24

Christine Carignan and Matt Mowry from Business NH Magazine share the top women’s business-run non-profits and businesses in New Hampshire and discuss the process of identifying their characteristics. 

Thursday, October 24, 202410/24/2024

Nicole Silverio 10-24-24

Media Expert Nicole Silverio of the Daily Caller News Foundation presents the three controversial audio clips of the week featuring White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre calling Trump a fascist, CNN shutting down conservative Scott Jennings, and the gang at The View lobbing softballs at VP candidate Walz.

Thursday, October 24, 202410/24/2024

State Sen. Kevin Avard 10-24-24

New Hampshire State Senator Kevin Avard discusses several misrepresentations featured in political ads from the New Hampshire Democratic Party.

Thursday, October 24, 202410/24/2024

Andy Syliva 10-24-24

Andy Syliva from Manchester Ink Link, discusses the bonding conversation in Nashua and school funding aid in Manchester.

Wednesday, October 23, 202410/23/2024

Dr. Merrill Matthew 10-23-24

Dr. Merrill Matthew from The Institute for Policy Innovation, talks about the lack of concern that 1 trillion dollars wasted under the Biden-Harris administration and the numerous times Harris has flipped-flopped on key policy points. Dr. Matthew also discusses what a Trump Administration might look like with Elon Musk appointed to a government efficiency commission.

Wednesday, October 23, 202410/23/2024

Victoria Sullivan 10-23-24

Senatorial Candidate Victoria Sullivan discusses her approach to the state budget, education, and healthcare. 

Recent Headlines

2 days ago in National

Ex-Trump national security adviser Bolton charged with storing and sharing classified information

John Bolton, who served as national security adviser to President Donald Trump during his first term and later became a vocal critic of the Republican leader, was charged Thursday with storing top secret records at home and sharing with relatives diary-like notes about his time in government that contained classified information.

4 days ago in National

County judge in Chicago area bars ICE from arresting people at court

Cook County's top judge signed an order barring ICE from arresting people at court. Cook County includes Chicago, which has seen a federal immigration crackdown in recent months.

4 days ago in National

Supreme Court takes up GOP-led challenge to Voting Rights Act that could affect control of Congress

The Supreme Court is taking up a major Republican-led challenge to the Voting Rights Act, the centerpiece legislation of the Civil Rights Movement, that could gut a key provision of the law that prohibits racial discrimination in redistricting.

5 days ago in National

Trump honoring Charlie Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom on what would be his 32nd birthday

President Donald Trump on Tuesday is posthumously awarding America's highest civilian honor to Charlie Kirk, the assassinated activist who inspired a generation of young conservatives and helped push the nation's politics further to the right.

5 days ago in National

Rare October storm brings heavy rain and possible mudslides to Southern California

A rare October storm arrived in California on Tuesday and threatened to pummel wildfire-scarred Los Angeles neighborhoods with heavy rain, high winds and possible mudslides. Some homes were ordered to evacuate.