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, October 14, 202510/14/2025

Damien Fisher: Another NH School District Facing a Fiscal Crisis

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The NH AG’s Office and the attorneys for the plaintiffs in the NH YDC case are having a public squabble,…

Tuesday, October 14, 202510/14/2025

Helping People Stay the Course in Recovery

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How can we help people in recovery stay the course? What programs and services can be put in place to…

Tuesday, October 14, 202510/14/2025

James Fitzpatrick: The Effect of the Shutdown on Veterans

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What has been the reaction to the Israel-Hamas treaty? Policy expert and Army veteran James Fitzpatrick, Director of the Center…

Monday, October 13, 202510/13/2025

The Movement and DC Chaos: Emily Brooks from The Hill

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The federal government remains in Shutdown mode, and tensions are running high. The Hill Congressional reporter Emily Brooks joins us…

Monday, October 13, 202510/13/2025

MCC Profile: High-quality Academics and Career Education

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President Paul Beaudin and Nursing Program Director Kim Perrotta join Jeff to talk about the upcoming 80th Anniversary of Manchester…

Monday, October 13, 202510/13/2025

Jeff Chidester Monologue: Call-in Military Spouse on the Shutdown

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Recently, House Speaker Mike Johnson appeared on Washington Journal (C-SPAN), where a military spouse called in about the Shutdown. The…

Monday, October 13, 202510/13/2025

NE Patriots Roundup: Patriots Versus New Orleens

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WFEA’s Sports Analyst Peter Terrier joins the show for the weekly review of the New England Patriots’ football game against…

Monday, October 13, 202510/13/2025

Josh Reap: The Trades and Apprentice Programs

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Josh Reap, President of Associated Builders and Contractors New Hampshire/Vermont (ABC), joins the show to discuss the 40th Anniversary of…

Monday, October 13, 202510/13/2025

Northeast Delta Dental: 2025 James W. Foley Freedom Run

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Are there programs that can help New Hampshire veterans with oral healthcare where the VA and other plans do not…

Monday, October 13, 202510/13/2025

John Lappie: 2025/2026 Elections, Israel-Hamas Deal

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What will happen next with the Israel-Hamas treaty in place? Sen. Bernie Sanders discusses how to get blue-collar voters back…

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