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, March 21, 202503/21/2025

How the Humane Society for Greater Nashua is helping families make smart decisions when it comes to pets.

In On-Demand

Doug Berry from the Humane Society for Greater Nashua (HSFN) shares tips for adopting and caring for fur or feather friends. Doug explains the extensive services offered at GHSN beyond potions, such as animal healthcare, training, and end-of-life assistance.

Friday, March 21, 202503/21/2025

Harbor Care on how their proactive approach has benefited Veterans.

In On-Demand

Henry Och from Harbor Care joins us at the Midfield Cafe to discuss care services for veterans and the proactive approach with which Harbor Care has seen great success.

Thursday, March 20, 202503/20/2025

Evviva Trattoria, New England’s Best Keep Secret.

In On-Demand

Marcie Day joins The Morning Update to discuss Italian-inspired, locally made cuisine at one of Jeff’s favorite restaurants, Evviva Trattoria. Marcia talks about the incredible menu that features ‘from scratch’ dishes such as crispy lasagna fritters, North Atlantic lobster ravioli, and their famous Montanara and Neopolitan pizza. 10 NH locations, including Nashua, Bedford, and Rochester, NH, and soon in Concord, NH.

Thursday, March 20, 202503/20/2025

Deshpande offers insight on the pending Executive Order which would eliminate the Department of Education.

In On-Demand

Educational Expert Neeraja Deshpande from the Independent Women’s Forum provides insight on the pending signing of a Presidential Executive Order eliminating the Federal Department of Education and shares her thoughts about attending the signing at the White House. 

Thursday, March 20, 202503/20/2025

3 Issues folks in the Upper Valley are facing.

In On-Demand

Matt Mowry and Reporter Scott Merrill from Business NH Magazine join us to discuss the recent Upper Valley Roundtable. We are the ‘Big 3’ issues Upper Valley businesses, academic institutions, and nonprofits deal with. Are there solutions? Matt and Scott share what they learned.

Thursday, March 20, 202503/20/2025

Silverio highlights the lack of faith Democrats have in Schumer in this week’s Top Audio.

In On-Demand

Nicole Silverio, from the Daily Caller News Foundation, shares the big audio of the week. This week’s audio features a presidential advisor going nuclear, Sen. Schumer facing reality, and the White House Press Secretary expressing disappointment.

Thursday, March 20, 202503/20/2025

They say the Pen is mightier than the Sword, but what about an Autopen?

In On-Demand

Noted policy expert Hans Von Spakovsky joins us to discuss the concern over the potential misuse of the Presidential Autopen. This device can sign ‘binding’ orders with little oversight or confirmation that the president has signed them.

Thursday, March 20, 202503/20/2025

Is DOGE asking for too much personal information…?

In On-Demand

Host Jeff Chidester discusses DOGEQUEST, an online website that lists Tesla’s private information. Jeff asks if this is right and what could go wrong.

Thursday, March 20, 202503/20/2025

Could the Supreme Court be wrong…?

In On-Demand

Host Jeff Chidester challenges the listeners to consider the possibility that the Supreme Court may get some things wrong. Jeff also clarifies the NH House’s policy on debating puberty blockers.

Thursday, March 20, 202503/20/2025

Canadian Geese and why they’re awful.

In On-Demand

Host Jeff Chidester and Producer Tom Novak discuss the Portsmouth Herald story of the concerns by some citizens in Portsmouth that Canadian Geese waste could contain Bird Flu (which it does not).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.