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, December 17, 202412/17/2024

What’s Ahead For New Hampshire & Governor-elect Kelley Ayotte

WFEA Host Jeff Chidester discusses how New Hampshire and Governor-elect Kelley Ayotte may approach the issue of illegal immigrants, cooperation…

Tuesday, December 17, 202412/17/2024

The Hill’s Emily Brooks

The Hill’s Emily Brooks discusses House Speaker Johnson’s problematic decision regarding the next Chairperson of the critical House Rules Committee.

Tuesday, December 17, 202412/17/2024

When Congress Was Bipartisan

Plymouth State University Professor Dr. John Lappie and host Jeff Chidester discuss historical times when Congress took a bipartisan approach…

Friday, December 13, 202412/13/2024

The “woke” Nature that has Corrupted AI Coding

WFEA’s The Morning Update host Jeff Chidester discusses the impact of AI and features audio from AI expert Marc Andreesen…

Friday, December 13, 202412/13/2024

DEBATE: Is Die hard A Christmas Movie?

WFEA’s Jeff Chidester and Tom Novak discuss the Question of the Day (QOD) and share their thoughts on whether the…

Friday, December 13, 202412/13/2024

Kris Neilsen from visitNH.gov shares Holiday Activities in NH

Kris Neilsen from visitNH.gov shares national accolades for Omni Mount Washington, Santa’s Village, and Dancing Lions Chocolates. Kris also shares…

Friday, December 13, 202412/13/2024

Drone Sightings & Trump Administration Resistance

Political Satirist Karl Zahn and host Jeff Chidester discuss the decisive attitude of many in the federal government regarding the…

Friday, December 13, 202412/13/2024

Funding The Federal Government Over The Next Month

Emily Brooks from The Hill discusses the ongoing discussions to fund the federal government over the next months (aka the…

Friday, December 13, 202412/13/2024

‘The Shot NOT Heard Around the World’

NH State Archivist Ashley Miller joins WFEA to discuss ‘The Shot NOT Heard Around the World.’ Ashley shares the vital…

Friday, December 13, 202412/13/2024

Choosing A Fiduciary, What You Need To Know

Thom Brueckner host of Retirement Intelligence heard Fridays on WFEA discusses the two types of Fiduciaries.

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