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, October 1, 202410/01/2024

Damien Fisher 10-01-24

Damien Fisher reporter for indepthNH.org, discusses the Union Leader newspaper’s filing for a $1 million loan to bail out its executive pensions.

Tuesday, October 1, 202410/01/2024

Nathan Shrader 10-01-24

New England College Professor Nathan Shrader, a rabid baseball fan, discusses Pete Rose’s death and provides a preview of this evening’s Vice-Presidential debate.

Monday, September 30, 202409/30/2024

Zach Haithcock & Sean Carlson 09-30-24

Zach Haithcock and Sean Carlson from 603 Solar join Jeff for this week’s Local Business Spotlight and answer frequently asked questions that people ask when it comes to solar power:  When is the best time to install?, What are some of the details they discuss with clients?, How do they determine if solar is a financial fit for a client? and more.

Monday, September 30, 202409/30/2024

Jeff Chidester & Tom Novak 09-30-24

With the Vice-Presidential Debate taking place this week Jeff considers the idea of a new venue for the conversation.

Monday, September 30, 202409/30/2024

Peter Tarrier 09-30-24

WFEA’s Pete Tarrier joins us for Patriots with Pete to provide a day-after-the-game update on the New England Patriots.  

Monday, September 30, 202409/30/2024

Jeff Chidester 09-30-24

Jeff shares audio featuring Democratic Fran Lebowitz and asks Morning Update listeners to consider if people actually realize the impact of the Supreme Court and how it fits into our government’s infrastructure.

Monday, September 30, 202409/30/2024

Eric Ekberg 09-30-24

Eric Ekberg from Granite Recovery Centers, helps listeners understand how they can engage the team at Granite Recovery Centers to help with addiction issues for themselves, their families, or friends.

Monday, September 30, 202409/30/2024

Jeff Chidester 09-30-24

Jeff offers his opinion on some recent statements made by former Massachusetts Senator John Kerry and the topic of misinformation.

Monday, September 30, 202409/30/2024

Professor John Lappie 09-30-24

Plymouth State University Professor John Lappie joins WFEA’s Morning Update to discuss the impact a Vice-Presidential Debate may or may not have on voters. Dr Lappie also discusses how municipalities can move past corruption with city officials, such as the situation in New York City.

Friday, September 27, 202409/27/2024

Jeff Chidester 09-27-24

Wrapping the week Jeff reflects on recent story and audio from MSNBC of a panel of children and how they view the candidates running for President of the United States of America.  

Recent Headlines

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Justice Department begins releasing long-awaited files tied to Epstein sex trafficking investigation

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5 days ago in National

4 Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies

Four centrist Republicans broke with Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday and signed onto a Democratic-led petition that will force a House vote on extending for three years an enhanced pandemic-era subsidy that lowers health insurance costs for millions of Americans.

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Search for the Brown University shooter resumes as questions swirl about campus security

Authorities knocked on doors Monday searching for any video there might be of the Brown University gunman, who could be seen in grainy footage walking away from the weekend attack that killed two students and wounded nine others.