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, February 25, 202502/25/2025

Bipartisan Housing Legislation, DOGE, and the Economic Markets

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NH State Senator Dan Innis wears many hats this week as we discuss legislation to outlaw pornographic AI images of…

Tuesday, February 25, 202502/25/2025

Investigative Reporter Damien Fisher

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Investigative Reporter Damien Fisher shares two critical stories he is working on. The first is the possible effect unshared evidence…

Tuesday, February 25, 202502/25/2025

What It Will Take To Get Congress To Exercise Its Responsibilities

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NEC Professor Nathan Shrader discusses discontent among Democratic donors, looking beyond the talking points about President Trump and Maine Governor…

Tuesday, February 25, 202502/25/2025

Seamus Egan from the renowned Celtic-American band Solis

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Seamus Egan from the renowned Celtic-American band Solis joins us to discuss the band’s history and their upcoming 30th Anniversary…

Tuesday, February 25, 202502/25/2025

NH ‘content creator’ Charged With A Crime Involving Bodily Function & Grocery Store Produce

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WFEA Host Jeff Chidester and Producer Tom Novak discuss a disturbing story of a NH ‘content creator’ charged with a…

Tuesday, February 25, 202502/25/2025

CHAD Battle of the Badges

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CHAD Battle of the Badges representatives Timary Malley, Stephen Soare, and Jamie Staton discuss the hockey game scheduled for March…

Tuesday, February 25, 202502/25/2025

A Tax Cap in New Boston and the Shenanigans To Stop Its Implementation.

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Rep. Keith Ammon joins us to discuss the effort to enact a tax cap in New Boston and the possible…

Tuesday, February 25, 202502/25/2025

Bernard ‘Ben’ Gamache of Rallé Watches

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Bernard ‘Ben’ Gamache of Rallé Watches discusses the founding of Rallé Watches of Manchester, NH. Ben provided details of his…

Tuesday, February 25, 202502/25/2025

Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander

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Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander joins us to highlight her recent conversations with staff and patients at the NH VA, her visit…

Tuesday, February 25, 202502/25/2025

ME Representative Katrina Smith on the Verbal Disagreement Between ME Governor Mile and President Trump

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ME Representative Katrina Smith discussed the trans-dysphoric male pole vaulter who won a female track meet. This issue catalyzed a…

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