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.

Wednesday, December 4, 202412/04/2024

Acupuncture And The Many Ways It Can Help Daily Pain

Dr. Kristen Markwith from Trend Acupuncture answers listener questions related to sciatica, hip asymmetry, mental clarity (“fogginess”) due to stress,…

Wednesday, December 4, 202412/04/2024

Holiday Scams, How To Avoid Them

Pam Dube from AARP – NH shared timely information on Holiday Scams. Pam discusses the types of scams currently victimizing…

Wednesday, December 4, 202412/04/2024

‘Cigarette Smuggling’ And Its Effects on New Hampshire Tax Revenues

Drew Cline from the Josiah Bartlett Center discusses a fascinating story about ‘cigarette smuggling’ and its effects on New Hampshire…

Wednesday, December 4, 202412/04/2024

Grace Curley on the Biden Pardon

Conservative Radio Host Grace Curley joins WFEA’s The Morning Update to discuss the Hunter Biden Pardon and President Trump’s cabinet…

Wednesday, December 4, 202412/04/2024

New Hampshire Convening Day (What is that?)

NH State Senator Dan Innis runs the gamut from NH Convening Day (what is that?) to the difference between the…

Tuesday, December 3, 202412/03/2024

FDA Explores Using Marijuana To Treat PTSD

Task & Purpose journalist discusses her recent informative article on the FDA approval to test the possibility of using marijuana…

Tuesday, December 3, 202412/03/2024

DISCUSSION: President Biden’s Pardon Of His Son

WFEA Host Jeff Chidester can’t help but laugh as he provides observations and audio from politicians and media members supporting…

Tuesday, December 3, 202412/03/2024

UPDATE: Supreme Court Marconi’s Prosecution Process

Damien Fisher from NH Journal provides an update on Supreme Court Marconi’s prosecution process. Marconi argues that the NH AG…

Tuesday, December 3, 202412/03/2024

Why the Democratic Party Lost the Last Election

WFEA Host Jeff Chidester shares audio and offers comical commentary from former Ohio Representative Ryan on why the Democratic Party…

Tuesday, December 3, 202412/03/2024

Chaos at the DNC

Fox News Reporter and Concord Monitor Contribitor  Paul Steinhauser discuss his recent articles on the chaos at the DNC and…

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