The WFEA Morning Update
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, April 7, 202504/07/2025
Dealing with Tariffs while trying to pass a budget.
In On-Demand
The Hill’s Emily Brooks shares the busy week ahead for House members as they discuss tariffs and focus on creating and passing a budget.
Monday, April 7, 202504/07/2025
Manchester’s Mayor talks Airport leadership, City Budget and Bail Reform.
In On-Demand
Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais discussed the new leadership at the Manchester—Boston Airport with the departure of Director Ted Kitchens. The mayor also clarified and detailed the facts of the budget and the next steps in the budget process. Mayor Ruais discussed the relief that communities would experience with the bail reform and enhanced penalty for fentanyl dealers.
Monday, April 7, 202504/07/2025
How UNH is teaching students how to fly.
In On-Demand
A group of UNH engineering students joins WFEA to discuss the incredible electric ultralight airplane engineering project that utilized innovative technology to build and introduce a battery-powered energy source (replacing a gas-powered one).
Monday, April 7, 202504/07/2025
“…And why don’t we tax the Penguins while we’re at it”!
In On-Demand
Dr. John Lappie, Plymouth State University, helps answer the question, ‘What do penguins and tariffs have in common? Dr. Lappie discusses the historical understanding of tariffs and the current conversation by members of Congress to bring tariff authority back to Congress. We briefly discuss the election of Supreme Court Justices in WI and NC.
Friday, April 4, 202504/04/2025
Making Dollars and Cents out of the proposed State Budget.
In On-Demand
NH Deputy Majority Joe Sweeney from Salem discusses the NH Budget the House has put together and what happens next in the processes. Rep Sweeney also shared with The Morning Update that The House will host an information session which will be available to view live or stream online on Tuesday, April 8th.
Friday, April 4, 202504/04/2025
Being “Wildly Responsible” in the Granite State.
In On-Demand
Kris Nielsen from VistNH.gov discusses the launch of the Wildly Responsible program, which helps prepare everyone for the great New Hampshire outdoors. Kris also discusses NH Beer Week and James Beard’s Super-Secret Ice Cream Shop nominee.
Friday, April 4, 202504/04/2025
Tariffs, and softballs from Leslie Stahl.
In On-Demand
Political satirist Karl Zahn joins The Morning Update to discuss the missing parts of the tariffs story. Karl and Host Jeff Chidester also discuss the continued madness of attacks on Tesla. We also review interesting audio from Leslie Stahl and comedian Amber Ruffin.
Friday, April 4, 202504/04/2025
Helping folks soar through New Hampshire’s Aviation history.
In On-Demand
Jeff Rapsis, Executive Director at the Aviation Museum of NH, discusses the Summer camp program, which is looking for campers, the special arrival and program with the Easter Bunny on April 12th, and volunteer sign-ups on April 16th.
Friday, April 4, 202504/04/2025
With the Tariffs in place Jeff Chidester asks “Where do we go from here!?”
In On-Demand
The WFEA’s The Morning Update Host, Jeff Chidester, tackles the question of tariffs. Is Jeff changing is mind on tariffs? Are you changing your mind on the issue of tariffs?
Thursday, April 3, 202504/03/2025
Family of murdered Manchester woman continue to search for clues.
In On-Demand
The family of Denise Robert, the victim of an unsolved murder case from 2015, joins us on The Morning Update. Joe and Ernie Robert provide a case background and share their thoughts on the upcoming 10th Anniversary. Listeners can find out more by going to deniserobert-dot-org, and anyone with additional information can call the Manchester Crime Line at (603) 624-4040
