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.

Tuesday, January 27, 202601/27/2026

NH State Sen. Dan Innis: How Will NH School Districts Respond to Open Enrollment?

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New Hampshire’s Federal Deligation are all supporting either the defunding of the Department of Homeland Security over the shooting death…

Monday, January 26, 202601/26/2026

Dr. John Lappie: The Need for Calmer Heads in Minneapolis

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The continued unrest in Minnesota and the shooting death of a civilian by the Border Patrol in Minneapolis have taken…

Monday, January 26, 202601/26/2026

Military/Foreign Expert Steven Bucci: USA Building Stronger Ties in Africa

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“Nigeria carries a tremendous strategic weight. Its land mass, enormous population, and large military make it a natural anchor from…

Monday, January 26, 202601/26/2026

The Hill’s Emily Brooks: Nooooo, Another Looming Government Shutdown

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The House passed the required funding articles and passed them over to the US Senate. At the end of last…

Monday, January 26, 202601/26/2026

NH State Trooper Sgt. Megan Walsh: Big Storm Weather Conditions

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NH State Trooper Sgt. Megan Walsh joins the WFEA The morning Update team to share updates from the roadway and…

Monday, January 26, 202601/26/2026

Sports Analysts Pete Tarrier: The Patriots are Going to the Super Bowl

WEA’s and Manchester Media Group’s Sports Analyst Pete Tarrier joins us to discuss the New England Patriots’ AFC Championship and…

Monday, January 26, 202601/26/2026

Andy Sylvia: News Updates from the Manchester School District

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Manchester Ink Link Reporter Andy Sylvia joins us to discuss opposition to the school meal debt policy, the effects of…

Friday, January 23, 202601/23/2026

visitNH: Winter Festivals Abound in NH

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There are so many cool events coming up over the next few weeks for you and your familiy too enjoy.…

Friday, January 23, 202601/23/2026

Political Satirist Karl Zahn: Don Lemon, Journalist or Activist?

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Former CNN bad boy Don Lemon was involved in a situation at a house of worship in Minneapolis with a…

Friday, January 23, 202601/23/2026

Representatives Jason Osborne and Ross Barry: A Push for a Property Tax Cap

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How have the New Hampshire early House activities been going? What are some of the key issues being discussed at…

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