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.
Tuesday, January 7, 202501/07/2025
Catholic Medical Center (CMC) Purchased By HCA Healthcare
Investigative Reporter Damien Fisher talks about his latest article on the state approval of the Catholic Medical Center (CMC) purchase…
Monday, January 6, 202501/06/2025
Designing a Curriculum That Meets Students’ Needs
Ryan Tanner-Reed, Dean of Academics at Derryfield School, shares valuable information on designing a curriculum that meets students’ needs. Ryan…
Monday, January 6, 202501/06/2025
What’s next For The Patriots?
WFEA’s sports analyst Pete Tarrier shares his thoughts on the NE Patriots’ final game and the firing of head coach Jared Mayo. Pete also discusses how the Patriots may approach the offseason in terms of player development and replacing non-player personnel.
Monday, January 6, 202501/06/2025
A review of 2024 in Manchester with Mayor Jay Ruais
Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais shares a summary of accomplishments for 2024. Mayor Ruais shares the recent news that Zillow named…
Monday, January 6, 202501/06/2025
NH Legislators Efforts To Revive the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) from the 1970s.
WFEA Host Jeff Chidester discusses the efforts by some NH legislators to revive the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) from the…
Monday, January 6, 202501/06/2025
How Will Republicans Implement Trump’s Agenda
The Hill’s Emily Brooks reviews the Speaker of the House election and discusses how the Republicans will implement Trump’s agenda.…
Monday, January 6, 202501/06/2025
The Personal Approach Patients Should Expect From Their Healthcare Provider
Andy Vailas of Delphi Healthcare is in the studio with Dr. Jeff Calegari and Dr. Jennifer Fishbein’ to discuss the…
Friday, January 3, 202501/03/2025
The Start of the 119th Congress and the Vote for the House Speaker
Emily Brooks’s Congressional Report from The Hill provides an overview of the start of the 119th Congress and the vote…
Friday, January 3, 202501/03/2025
The 2025 Skiing Season In New Hampshire
Kris Neilsen from visitNH-dot-gov is joined by Jessyca Keeler, President of skin-dot-com, to discuss skiing in New Hampshire. Jessyca advises…
Friday, January 3, 202501/03/2025
DISCUSSION: The Terrorist Attack on New Orleans
Current events—Political Saterist Karl Zahn joins us on a serious note to discuss the terrorist attack on New Orleans (NOLA).…
