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, January 22, 202501/22/2025

New Hampshire Wine Week – The Art Of Winemaking

For NH Wine Week, we are joined by wine experts Hillary Graves of Booker Vineyard and Margaret Leonardi-Preett of Bonterra…

Wednesday, January 22, 202501/22/2025

The Upcoming Right to Work Hearing at the NH House

Drew Cline from the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy discusses the upcoming Right to Work hearing at the NH…

Wednesday, January 22, 202501/22/2025

The 2024 Law Enforcement Fatalities Report

Bill Alexander, from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, discusses the details of the recently released 2024 law enforcement…

Wednesday, January 22, 202501/22/2025

Thom Brueckner shares the truth about Tarriffs

Retirement Intelligence Radio Host Thom Brueckner clearly explains how tariffs can be effectively used to strengthen America’s economy and how the job’s report numbers are misleading. 

Wednesday, January 22, 202501/22/2025

In Coming Up

Monday morning we’re checking in with Taylor Hathorn and get an update on the situation in Iran. Plus, Plymouth State University Professor John Lappie has details on legislation in front of Congress. 

Tuesday, January 21, 202501/21/2025

The Biannual NH State Budget

NH State Senator Dan Innis joins WFEA’s The Morning Update to discuss the early focus on creating the biannual NH…

Tuesday, January 21, 202501/21/2025

President Trump’s Inauguration Speech

Professor Nathan Shrader from New England College shares his observations of President Trump’s inauguration speech. Professor Shrader and host Jeff Chidester briefly discuss the constitutional understanding of birthright citizenship and the separation of power.

Tuesday, January 21, 202501/21/2025

The Case Against Former NH State Senator Andy Sanborn

Investigate Reporter Damien Fisher provides an update on the case against former NH State Senator Andy Sanborn in which the…

Monday, January 20, 202501/20/2025

The Inaugural Addresses Of The Past

New England College Professor Dr. Wayne Lesperance and WFEA Host Jeff Chidester listen to and discuss President Abraham Lincoln’s Second…

Monday, January 20, 202501/20/2025

The Tone Approach to the Presidential Inauguration Speech.

Scott Spradling, from Spradling Group, discusses the tone approach to the Presidential Inauguration speech. Scott also discusses how nonprofits, private…

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