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, March 10, 202503/10/2025

A Final Review of President Trump’s Speech, A Looming Government Shutdown, & The Recent Canadian Election

In On-Demand

Plymouth State University president Dr. John Lappie and Jeff Chidester discuss the final review of President Trump’s speech before Congress,…

Monday, March 10, 202503/10/2025

Northeast Delta Dental Mobile Clinics Help Patients on Medicare/Medicaid

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Northeast Delta Dental President and CEO Tom Raffio provides an update on the highly successful outreach programs that use mobile…

Monday, March 10, 202503/10/2025

NH Comedian Juston McKinney Joins Us in the Studio

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NH Comedian Juston McKinney joins us in the studio to do life as a comedian and his upcoming shows, including…

Monday, March 10, 202503/10/2025

Democratic Proposal to Increase Taxes and Fees in Opposition to the House Majority

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NH State Rep. John Jaigian shares the committee meeting discussion on the Democratic proposal to increase taxes and fees in…

Monday, March 10, 202503/10/2025

Rep. Al Green’s Censure for his Behavior During President Trump’s speech

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The Hill’s Emily Brooks discusses her latest articles, which focus on Democratic Rep. Al Green’s censure for his behavior during…

Monday, March 10, 202503/10/2025

The Importance of Client-Centric Healthcare Choices

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Sharon Worsham from BASC Imaging discusses the importance of client-centric healthcare choices and patients’ freedom in choosing a medical provider.

Monday, March 10, 202503/10/2025

The Populist Movement in the USA

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WFEA Host Jeff Chidester talks about the populist movement in the USA and shares audio from noted author Karl Zinsmeister…

Friday, March 7, 202503/07/2025

The Dartmouth—CHaD ‘Battle of the Badges’ Hockey Game

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Captain Daniel Conley from the Goffstown Police Department joins WFEA to discuss the Dartmouth—CHaD ‘Battle of the Badges’ hockey game…

Friday, March 7, 202503/07/2025

Misconceptions About Legislation to Eliminate Vehicle Inspections in NH (HB649)

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Rep. Tom Walsh, Chairman of the House Transportation Committee, joins to discuss and clear up any misconceptions about legislation to…

Friday, March 7, 202503/07/2025

New Hampshire’s Maple Season and all of the Incredible Activities

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NH March Madness is all about NH’s liquid gold- Maple Syrup. Kris Neilsen from visitNH-dot-gov joins us to discuss maple…

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