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.
Monday, August 24, 202608/24/2026
Bear Season and Conservation Law with Wayne Saunders
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Bear Season, Wild Game Cooking, and Conservation Law with Wayne Saunders Host Jeff Chidester is joined by retired NH Fish…
Monday, August 24, 202608/24/2026
National Media Spotlight Hits Manchester: Rep. Lisa Mazur Responds to Drag Queen Story Hour Controversy
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New Hampshire Representative Lisa Mazur joins The Morning Update on WFEA to address a growing controversy drawing national scrutiny to…
Monday, August 24, 202608/24/2026
Knee-Jerk Bans or Smart Growth? AFP-NH Challenges Local Moratoriums on Data Centers
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Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) Deputy State Director Sarah Scott joins The Morning Update to discuss the growing push by…
Monday, August 24, 202608/24/2026
Beyond Trump? Dr. John Lappie on 2026 Voter Priorities, US-Canada Trade, and Pending Iran Sanctions
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Plymouth State University political science professor Dr. John Lappie joins host Jeff Chidester on WFEA to break down the latest…
Friday, August 21, 202608/21/2026
August 21st Counter Conversation: MaryAnn’s Diner – Derry
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Segment One WFEA’s The Morning Update host jeff Chidester opens the show recognizing RED Friday from MaryAnn’s Diner in Derry…
Thursday, August 20, 202608/20/2026
Truth, Terminology, and Veto Day: Jeff Chidester Exposes Media Myths Surrounding Banned Books and Women’s Safe Spaces
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On this segment, host Jeff Chidester tackles the aftermath of New Hampshire’s recent Veto Day, delivering a candid assessment of…
Thursday, August 20, 202608/20/2026
Superintendent Chmiel: Back-to-School Readiness and the Expanding Success of Dual Language Immersion
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Manchester School District Superintendent Jennifer Chmiel and Executive Director of Multilingual Learner Education Wendy Perron join host Jeff Chidester in-studio…
Thursday, August 20, 202608/20/2026
Thom Brueckner: Market Heights, Political Polarization, and the Future of Social Security
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Financial expert, author, and host of Retirement Intelligence, Thom Brueckner, joins host Jeff Chidester on WFEA’s Morning Update to break…
Thursday, August 20, 202608/20/2026
DSA Primary Surges & The $40 Trillion Debt Silence: NEC’s Dr. Nate Shrader Weighs In
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New England College Political Science Professor Dr. Nate Shrader joins host Jeff Chidester on the WFEA Morning Update to analyze…
Thursday, August 20, 202608/20/2026
Nashua’s Hot New Favorite: Elissa Drift on Turning Local Street Eats into a Top Family Business
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Elissa Drift, owner of Nashua’s hot new dining destination Local Street Eats, joins Business NH Magazine’s Matt Mowry to share…
