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.

Wednesday, October 29, 202510/29/2025

Drew Cline: Managing NH’s SNAP Program and NH Witches

In On-Demand

Drew Clines joins us to discuss SNAP and, in particular, the looming additional cost of the program in NH if…

Wednesday, October 29, 202510/29/2025

Patty Nieberg: NH Connection – Tribute to a Injured Helicopter Pilot

In On-Demand

Patty Nieberg joins us to discuss three stories. The first profile is of a brigade of the 10th Mountain Division,…

Wednesday, October 29, 202510/29/2025

Energy Expert Gabriella Hoffman: Energy Abundance Policy

In On-Demand

“Adopting an energy abundance posture is not only America First, it’s practical,” said Hoffman. “All 50 states should create their own…

Jeff Chidester Up Against the Wall

Wednesday, October 29, 202510/29/2025

Jeff Chidester: Media Bias, Mississippi Monkeys, NH Presidential Primary Poll

In On-Demand

The Morning Update host, Jeff Chidester, talks about some of the top news stories and audio of the day, including…

Wednesday, October 29, 202510/29/2025

Policy Expert Daniel Turner: Democrats Are To Blame For Rising Health Care And Energy Prices

In On-Demand

As we continue to see triple-digit increases in healthcare costs and the after effects of higher energy prices during the…

Wednesday, October 29, 202510/29/2025

Granite Recovery Centers: Chief Medical Officer Bring Balance to Treatment

In On-Demand

Eric Ekberg, CEO, and Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. Michael Bell from Granite Recovery Centers (844.706.1166) join the show to…

Wednesday, October 29, 202510/29/2025

Damien Fisher: Former NH Legislator Pleading Guilty for Sexual Misconduct

In On-Demand

Were there early warning signs regarding the Claremont School District Business Manager that may have helped to prevent Claremont’s fiscal…

Wednesday, October 29, 202510/29/2025

Dr. Nate Shrader: NYC Mayor’s and the 2026 NH US Senate Race

In On-Demand

What effect will the NYC Mayor’s race have on national politics, and in particular on New Hampshire? How will the…

Jeff Chidester Up Against the Wall

Tuesday, October 28, 202510/28/2025

Jeff Chidester: Democrats Holding America Hostage

In On-Demand

The Morning Update host Jeff Chidester runs down the top stories of the day, top audio clips, and provides commentary…

Monday, October 27, 202510/27/2025

Dr. Dan Rosenbaum: DMC Primary Care

In On-Demand

What is the state of primary care services in NH? What are some ways that local primary care medical providers…

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