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.
Wednesday, August 7, 202408/07/2024
State Sen. Dan Innis 08-07-24
State Senator and Economics Professor Dan Innis discusses the Democratic ticket, the July jobs report, and the Stock Market sell-off.
Wednesday, August 7, 202408/07/2024
Zoya Fakhoury 08-07-24
Zoya Fakhoury, the author of ‘Silenced in Beirut, discusses her family’s journal during their father’s captivity in Lebanon. Zoya talks about forming Amer Foundation to honor their father and ensure other families do not have the same fate as their father.
Wednesday, August 7, 202408/07/2024
Kathy Sullivan 08-07-24
New Hampshire Democrat Kathy Sullivan discusses Minnesota Governor Walz’s selection as the vice-presidential nominee on the Harris ticket.
Tuesday, August 6, 202408/06/2024
Nathan Shrader 08-06-24
Professor Nathan Shrader from New England College discusses the potential running mate for the Democratic ticket. Shrader also talked about the best approach to civics education in our schools.
Tuesday, August 6, 202408/06/2024
Damien Fisher 08-06-24
Damien Fisher of indepthNH.org and NH Journal discusses two stories with a common theme: a lack of transparency. Fisher talks about the suspension of an New Hampshire Supreme Court judge and a sexual harassment case that was overturned on appeal.
Tuesday, August 6, 202408/06/2024
Patty Nieberg 08-06-24
Task & Purpose’s Patty Nieberg talks a recent military study related to the increased risk of suicide. Maine US Senator Angus King requested the survey to understand better the physical and mental strains of those who served in the military.
Tuesday, August 6, 202408/06/2024
Chris Thompson 08-06-24
Chris Thompson, former Union Leader business columnist, discusses a recent article on DEI and how this column led to the ending of his relationship with the Union Leader.
Monday, August 5, 202408/05/2024
Jeff Chidester & Tom Novak 08-05-24
Jeff and Tom talk about whether or not Civics should a mandatory subject taught in the classroom.
Monday, August 5, 202408/05/2024
Mayor Jay Ruias 08-05-24
Manchester Mayor Jay Ruias discusses a recent report that indicates recent ordinance changes have reduced homelessness in and near city parks.
Monday, August 5, 202408/05/2024
Emily Brooks 08-05-24
Emily Brooks from The Hill talks about the response from Congress regarding the recent prisoner exchange with Russia. And also shares that Trump’s “bashing” of Project 2025 is “irking” conservatives.





