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.

Friday, October 3, 202510/03/2025

NHSOS: Why is the Federal Government Suing NH?

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Why is the federal government suing NH? Secretary of State David Scanlan joins the Morning Update to talk about some…

Friday, October 3, 202510/03/2025

vistNH: Spooky Attractions, Dachtoberfest, Fall Foliage Tracker

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As fall continues to take over New Hampshire, what are some of the fun things to do throughout the state…

Friday, October 3, 202510/03/2025

Political Satirist Karl Zahn: Shutdown and Bad Bunny

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Why would the NFL choose a controversial artist such as Bad Bunny to lead the halftime show? What has happened…

Friday, October 3, 202510/03/2025

NH House: Business – Campus Tours, Death Penalty

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How are our state legislators reaching out to NH constituents? There are over 900 new bills on the review docket…

Wednesday, October 1, 202510/01/2025

Carrie Sheffield: Shutdown, Job’s Report, and New 40K Policies

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Policy expert Carrie Sheffield of the IWF joins The Morning Update to break down the issues of a prolonged federal…

Wednesday, October 1, 202510/01/2025

Patty Nieberg: Reaction to SOW Hegseth’s Speech

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Recently, DOW Secretary Pete Hegseth called together his top generals and command officers for a speech on the direction of…

Wednesday, October 1, 202510/01/2025

NH Journal: The Shutdown Paints NH’s Federal Delegation in a Corner

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All four members of the NH federal delegation are voting in support of the shutdown. Michael Graham from the NH…

Wednesday, October 1, 202510/01/2025

Trend Acupuncture: Barbara – A Patient’s Story

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Throughout the past month, Dr. Kristen Markwith, Trend Acupuncture, and Jeff have been discussing the three types of neuropathy (Diabetic…

Wednesday, October 1, 202510/01/2025

Drew Cline: Shutdowns Are A Failure To Govern

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With all the chatter surrounding the federal government shutdown, many Americans have grown both wary and accustomed to this state…

Tuesday, September 30, 202509/30/2025

Dr Nate Shrader: How Are NH Voters Feeling About 2026?

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A recent UNH Survey suggests that there are no clear front-runners, and candidates need to work harder to improve their…

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