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.

Wednesday, September 30, 202609/30/2026

Fact-Checking Cinde Warrington on EFAs with Drew Cline

In On-Demand

Jeff chats with Drew Cline, President of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy, to tackle two of New Hampshire’s…

Tuesday, September 29, 202609/29/2026

White House AI Summit, Taxpayer Ads, and the Decline of Political Civility

In On-Demand

Host Jeff Chidester on WFEA talks with New England College Professor Dr. Nate Shrader to break down the biggest national…

Tuesday, September 29, 202609/29/2026

$750K Settlement and a Return to Duty: Reporting on the NH DOC Sexual Misconduct Case

In On-Demand

Join WFEA host Jeff Chidester as he speaks with award-winning investigative journalist Damien Fisher about his latest report for InDepthNH.org,…

Tuesday, September 29, 202609/29/2026

Voter Insights and Tech Innovation: NH State Sen. Dan Innis Breaks Down Local and National Priorities

In On-Demand

WFEA host Jeff Chidester chats with regular guest New Hampshire State Senator Dan Innis (R-District 7) to discuss the top…

Tuesday, September 29, 202609/29/2026

KC Crosbie on GOP Campaign Updates and Democrats’ Radical Post-Election Agenda

In On-Demand

Join host Jeff Chidester as he welcomes political commentator and activist KC Crosbie to get the latest pulse on key…

Monday, September 28, 202609/28/2026

Comfort with a Cause: Supporting the New Hampshire Breast Cancer Coalition

In On-Demand

WFEA host Jeff Chidester is joined in-studio by representatives from Fallon’s Furniture, La-Z-Boy of Manchester, Linda and Jenna, and the…

Monday, September 28, 202609/28/2026

Let Cooler Heads Prevail: Carrie Sheffield on the Common-sense Approach to AI

In On-Demand

WFEA host Jeff Chidester welcomes nationally recognized AI and technology expert Carrie Sheffield, Director of the Center for AI and…

Monday, September 28, 202609/28/2026

Local Leadership in the Queen City: Alderman Crissy Kantor on School Board Vacancies & Taxes

In On-Demand

WFEA host Jeff Chidester welcomes Manchester Ward 6 Alderman, local TV host, and small business owner Crissy Kantor to the…

Monday, September 28, 202609/28/2026

Fiscal Responsibility in NH: Greg Moore on Local Tax Caps and Key Midterm Races

In On-Demand

WFEA host Jeff Chidester is joined by Greg Moore, Regional Director for Americans for Prosperity, to tackle the major policy…

Monday, September 28, 202609/28/2026

The Pledge That Started It All: Grover Norquist on NH’s Tax Legacy and the 2026 Choice

In On-Demand

In this episode of The Morning Update, host Jeff Chidester sits down in-studio with Grover Norquist, founder and president of…

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