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.

Thursday, January 9, 202501/09/2025

Economic Policies That Need To Be Considered With The Incoming Trump Administration

Independent Women’s Forum Economic Expert Patrice Onwuka discusses economic policies that need to be considered with the incoming Trump Administration.…

Thursday, January 9, 202501/09/2025

Futurecast 2025

Matthew Mowry and Christine Carignan from Business NH Magazine discuss the key points of their interview with NH’s new Governor,…

Thursday, January 9, 202501/09/2025

Media Expert Nicole Silverio & The Top Three Stories Of The Week

Media Expert Nicole Silverio, Daily Caller News Foundation, shares her week’s top three political audio clips. The clips cover topics…

Thursday, January 9, 202501/09/2025

The Department of Education and How Higher Education is Falling Further Behind

Dr. Jay P. Greene, an Education Expert and Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Education Policy discusses pork barrel policies…

Thursday, January 9, 202501/09/2025

Rate Increases, Eminent Domain, and Upcoming Town Halls In Manchester

Andy Sylvia, a new father and reporter at Manchester Ink Link, discusses the top news stories for Manchester Metro, which…

Wednesday, January 8, 202501/08/2025

Thom Brueckner talks about the Five Things Not to Bet Against as an Investor in 2025.

Retirement Intelligence Radio Show Host Thom Brueckner discusses this season’s Santa Claus Rally and the economic impacts at the end of the Biden Administration. Thom also shares the incredibly valuable ‘The Five Things Not to Bet Against as an Investor in 2025.’

Tuesday, January 7, 202501/07/2025

Illegal Immigrant Arrested in Massachusetts and Released Due to Sanctuary Policies

WFEA host Jeff Chidester discusses the report of an illegal immigrant arrested in Massachusetts and released due to Sanctuary policies.…

Tuesday, January 7, 202501/07/2025

What the Corporate News Media Needs to do to Regain the Public’s Trust

WFEA’s The Morning Update host Jeff Chidester discusses what the corporate news media needs to do to regain the public’s…

Tuesday, January 7, 202501/07/2025

The Positive Economic Direction of the Manchester Metro Area

Jodie Nazaka, Manchester Economic Development Director, joins The Morning Update to discuss the positive economic direction of the Manchester Metro…

Tuesday, January 7, 202501/07/2025

Was Las Vegas Bombing Suspect Suffering From PTSD?

Military journalist Peggy Nieberg, Task & Purpose, discusses the early details surrounding the Las Vegas bombing and the initial understanding…

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