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 9, 202501/09/2025

The Department of Education and How Higher Education is Falling Further Behind

Dr. Jay P. Greene, an Education Expert and Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Education Policy discusses pork barrel policies…

Thursday, January 9, 202501/09/2025

Rate Increases, Eminent Domain, and Upcoming Town Halls In Manchester

Andy Sylvia, a new father and reporter at Manchester Ink Link, discusses the top news stories for Manchester Metro, which…

Wednesday, January 8, 202501/08/2025

Thom Brueckner talks about the Five Things Not to Bet Against as an Investor in 2025.

Retirement Intelligence Radio Show Host Thom Brueckner discusses this season’s Santa Claus Rally and the economic impacts at the end of the Biden Administration. Thom also shares the incredibly valuable ‘The Five Things Not to Bet Against as an Investor in 2025.’

Tuesday, January 7, 202501/07/2025

Illegal Immigrant Arrested in Massachusetts and Released Due to Sanctuary Policies

WFEA host Jeff Chidester discusses the report of an illegal immigrant arrested in Massachusetts and released due to Sanctuary policies.…

Tuesday, January 7, 202501/07/2025

What the Corporate News Media Needs to do to Regain the Public’s Trust

WFEA’s The Morning Update host Jeff Chidester discusses what the corporate news media needs to do to regain the public’s…

Tuesday, January 7, 202501/07/2025

The Positive Economic Direction of the Manchester Metro Area

Jodie Nazaka, Manchester Economic Development Director, joins The Morning Update to discuss the positive economic direction of the Manchester Metro…

Tuesday, January 7, 202501/07/2025

Was Las Vegas Bombing Suspect Suffering From PTSD?

Military journalist Peggy Nieberg, Task & Purpose, discusses the early details surrounding the Las Vegas bombing and the initial understanding…

Tuesday, January 7, 202501/07/2025

Catholic Medical Center (CMC) Purchased By HCA Healthcare

Investigative Reporter Damien Fisher talks about his latest article on the state approval of the Catholic Medical Center (CMC) purchase…

Monday, January 6, 202501/06/2025

Designing a Curriculum That Meets Students’ Needs

Ryan Tanner-Reed, Dean of Academics at Derryfield School, shares valuable information on designing a curriculum that meets students’ needs. Ryan…

Monday, January 6, 202501/06/2025

What’s next For The Patriots?

WFEA’s sports analyst Pete Tarrier shares his thoughts on the NE Patriots’ final game and the firing of head coach Jared Mayo. Pete also discusses how the Patriots may approach the offseason in terms of player development and replacing non-player personnel.

Recent Headlines

2 days ago in National, Trending

US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once

Days of downpours have begun in Hawaii. The Southwest will soon bake with day after day of record 100-degree-plus (38 Celsius-plus) heat. Two storms will dump snow by the foot over northern Great Lakes states. And the dreaded polar vortex will again invade the Midwest and East with soul-crushing Arctic chill. This forecast of extremes comes as weather whiplash has already hit much of the East.

3 days ago in National

Key inflation gauge worsened in January, before Iran war lifted gas prices

An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve moved higher in January in the latest sign that prices were persistently elevated even before the Iran war caused spikes in oil and gas costs.

3 days ago in National

Man in Michigan synagogue attack lost family members in Israeli airstrike in Lebanon, official says

A man with a rifle who crashed into a large Michigan synagogue in what federal officials are saying was an attack had lost four family members in an Israeli airstrike in his native Lebanon last week, an official said Friday.

4 days ago in National

Epstein’s longtime accountant testifies on his wealth and business ties

House lawmakers were digging into Jeffrey Epstein's sprawling financial portfolio on Wednesday as a committee deposed his former accountant and tried to understand his connections to some of the world's wealthiest men.

5 days ago in National

2 killed and homes damaged after tornadoes tear through Illinois and Indiana, more storms moving in

Major storms whipped up tornadoes in parts of Illinois and Indiana that leveled homes, killing at least two people and injuring others, and another round of rain, hail and strong winds made its way through the region Wednesday, authorities said.