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, April 18, 202504/18/2025

Smart ways to navigate the housing market.

In On-Demand

Bill Weidacher from Fine Homes Group at Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan joins Host Jeff Chidester to discuss the current strength of the real estate market and how to mitigate some of the current market stress points.

Friday, April 18, 202504/18/2025

Manchester’s Economic Director highlights how local government collaboration is strengthening the community.

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Jodie Nazaka, Director of Economic Development for Manchester, joins us during our broadcast at Francour’s Cafe. We discuss the collaborative…

Friday, April 18, 202504/18/2025

Hui on how Terracea has been received by Granite Staters.

In On-Demand

Eric Hui, Terracea Weather Wear, joins us at Frnacour’s to discuss what’s next for Terracea. Eric also chats about the strength of branding a product by connecting it to NH’s unpredictable weather and how it has helped Terracea build a strong weather-wear product, separating it from the rest of the pack.

Friday, April 18, 202504/18/2025

Concerns over Housing in the Granite State and how House Lawmakers are addressing them.

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NH House Representative Joe Alexander shares the status of current bills aimed at addressing New Hampshire’s housing concerns. Rep. Alexander also shares a final thought on the NH House budget that has been sent to the NH Senate.

Friday, April 18, 202504/18/2025

Insights from a Vietnam vet over coffee and eggs.

In On-Demand

Broadcasting from Francour’s Cafe, we had the opportunity to talk to frequent customer Jim, a Marine Corps veteran. We discussed his time in service and his deployment to Vietnam in 1969.

Thursday, April 17, 202504/17/2025

Is the media ignoring other violent cases in order to showcase the Garcia deportation story?

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WFEA’s The Morning Update Host Jeff Chidester shares his reflections on the differences in how the media has reported on the Garcia Deportation case and violent crimes committed by illegal immigrants. 

Thursday, April 17, 202504/17/2025

Salz offers perspective into the DOJ’s lawsuit against Maine’s policy on male involvement in women’s sports.

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IWF Ambassador Linnea Salz, a former Division 1 elite athlete, discusses her participation in the recent AG Pam Bondi press conference to announce the lawsuit against the State of Maine’s policy on boys and men in girls’ and women’s sports and private spaces.

Thursday, April 17, 202504/17/2025

Chidester offers insight on Granite State communities allowing boys to take part in girls’ sports.

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WFEA’s The Morning Update Host, Jeff Chidester, breaks down the numerous communities in NH that are engaged in the controversial policy of allowing boys and men to compete in girls’ and women’s sports and private spaces, communities now attracting national attention.

Thursday, April 17, 202504/17/2025

How businesses in the Granite State should address shifting climate conditions.

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Business NH Magazine Matt Mowry shares the process for being nominated for ‘Best Company to Work For.’ We also discuss this month’s article on how New Hampshire businesses adjust to shifting climate conditions.

Thursday, April 17, 202504/17/2025

Jennings takes on the Harvard funding debate.

In On-Demand

Nicole Silverio from Daily Caller News Foundation delivers the top three audio clips of the week. Clips include Scott Jennings debating Harvard funding with CNN’s staff, CNBC morning show debates on hypocrisy regarding free speech, and the final clip features Stephen Miller debating deportation with Fox News.

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