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 2, 202501/02/2025

New Year’s Eve Terrorist Attack In New Orleans

New Orleans’ WWL News Reporter Ian Auzenne joins us from New Orleans to discuss the New Year’s Eve terrorist attack…

Tuesday, December 31, 202412/31/2024

Top Stories of 2024

Jef Chidester shares what he knows was the top news story of 2024 and offers audio to support his assessment.…

Tuesday, December 31, 202412/31/2024

Homelessness In New Hampshire

Host Jeff Chidester shares audio from the Mayors of Portsmouth and Concord, NH, as they discuss addressing affordable housing. How…

Tuesday, December 31, 202412/31/2024

China Hacking of US Treasury & Nine Other Telecom Companies

WFEA The Morning Update host Jeff Chidester talks about the recent news reports that Chinese hackers have accessed personal information…

Monday, December 30, 202412/30/2024

The Legacy and Life of Former President Jimmy Carter

Former White House Correspondent and award-winning journalist Peter Mair discusses the legacy and life of former President Jimmy Carter, who…

Monday, December 30, 202412/30/2024

What’s Next For The New England Patriots

WFEA’s Peter Terrier analyzes ‘what next’ for the NE Patriots.

Monday, December 30, 202412/30/2024

The Top Sparkling Wines for New Year’s Eve Under $40

Chef John Knorr shares the top sparkling wines for New Year’s Eve under $40 (Pommery Champagne, Dibon Cava, Gruet, and…

Monday, December 30, 202412/30/2024

Reflections on Former President Jimmy Carter

Plymouth State University Professor Dr. John Lappie reflects on former President Jimmy Carter’s passing and the recent statement by retiring…

Monday, December 30, 202412/30/2024

The Flare-Up Between MAGA, Elon Musk, and the H-B1 Visas

The Hill’s Emily Brooks talks about her stories about the Speaker of the House race and a flare-up between MAGA,…

Friday, December 27, 202412/27/2024

Humorous Insights To Wasteful Government Spending

Political Satirist Karl Zahan provides humorist insights into the recent release of the Festivus Report on wasteful spending. Should the…

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