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.

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…

Monday, December 2, 202412/02/2024

Boston Pops Conductor Maestro Keith Lockhart

Boston Pops Conductor Maestro Keith Lockhart talks about the Boston Pops’ upcoming Holiday Pops concert on December 14, 2024, at…

Monday, December 2, 202412/02/2024

Mondays with the Mayor

Manchester Mayor Jay Ruias joins WFEA for his monthly ‘Mondays with the Mayor’ segment. The Mayor discusses the implementation of…

Monday, December 2, 202412/02/2024

Michael Graham on Biden Pardon & Rep. Kim Rice’s Emergence.  

NH Journal’s Michael Graham joins WFEA’s The Morning Update to share the responses from NH officials to the Hunter Biden…

Monday, December 2, 202412/02/2024

Local Lawmakers on Trump Tariffs

Jeff Chidester discusses audio from NH officials as they share their thoughts on President-elect Trump’s proposed tariffs.

Monday, December 2, 202412/02/2024

Jeff Chidester on Hunter Biden Pardon

WFEA Host Jeff Chidester discusses President Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter on all federal charges. Jeff asked what would…

Monday, December 2, 202412/02/2024

Voters’ Impact On Local Elections

Plymouth State Professor Dr. John Lappie discusses voters’ impact on local elections and how 2025 will be the ‘canary in…

Wednesday, November 27, 202411/27/2024

Jeff Chidester 11-27-24

WFEA’s Jeff Chidester discusses why an overwhelming percentage of young men voted for former President Trump in this past election. What do the media and social media get wrong about this conversation?

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