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.

Monday, December 30, 202412/30/2024

The Top Sparkling Wines for New Year’s Eve Under $40

Chef John Knorr shares the top sparkling wines for New Year’s Eve under $40 (Pommery Champagne, Dibon Cava, Gruet, and…

Monday, December 30, 202412/30/2024

Reflections on Former President Jimmy Carter

Plymouth State University Professor Dr. John Lappie reflects on former President Jimmy Carter’s passing and the recent statement by retiring…

Monday, December 30, 202412/30/2024

The Flare-Up Between MAGA, Elon Musk, and the H-B1 Visas

The Hill’s Emily Brooks talks about her stories about the Speaker of the House race and a flare-up between MAGA,…

Friday, December 27, 202412/27/2024

Humorous Insights To Wasteful Government Spending

Political Satirist Karl Zahan provides humorist insights into the recent release of the Festivus Report on wasteful spending. Should the…

Friday, December 27, 202412/27/2024

Trump’s Claim Concerning China and the Panama Canal

WFEA’s The Morning Update Host Jeff Chidester dives deeper into Trump’s claim concerning China and the Panama Canal.

Friday, December 27, 202412/27/2024

A Dunkin’ Wedding

Host Jeff Chidester and Producer Tom discuss a recent story about a popular New England-based coffee shop and the unique…

Friday, December 27, 202412/27/2024

The Government Wasteful Spending Report

Host Jeff Chidester runs down a list of wasteful spending according to the yearly government wasteful spending report compiled by…

Friday, December 27, 202412/27/2024

Controversial Landfill Regulations IN New Hampshire

Do you want a landfill in your backyard? New Hampshire Bulletin reporter Claire Sullivan discusses her recent report on controversial…

Friday, December 27, 202412/27/2024

Age Limits In Congress

Host Jeff Chidester and The Morning Update Producer Tom Novak discuss statements by retiring NH Representative Anne Custer, MSNBC Host…

Thursday, December 26, 202412/26/2024

How Misconceptions Impact Military Members Seeking Mental Healthcare

Military reporter Patty Neiberg discusses a recent RAND report that indicates many misconceptions at both the command and enlisted levels…

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