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 24, 202509/24/2025

Bruce LeVell: Small Business Are the Engine of the US Economy

In On-Demand

What effect will the Federal Government Shutdown have on the economy? Why is Sen. Schumer pushing for the shutdown? How…

Wednesday, September 24, 202509/24/2025

Patty Nieberg: Oops, a Rose Gold Colored Drone Killer

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What happens when you order a rose gold colored drone killer? Patty Nieberg shares the story (and the pictures) of…

Wednesday, September 24, 202509/24/2025

Taylor Hathorn: Trump Puts the World on Notice

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What was the response to President Trump’s UN Assembly Speech? What were the key tenets that President Trump presented during…

Wednesday, September 24, 202509/24/2025

Christine Menedis: How Can We Talk Through Our Differences

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Our nation is hurting, and we seem incapable of talking through our differences. We have lost sight of the fact…

Wednesday, September 24, 202509/24/2025

Drew Cline: Stop Already with Calling People Nazis

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Will greater government involvement in housing policy make housing more available and less expensive? We also share the problem with…

Tuesday, September 23, 202509/23/2025

Jeff Chidester: Squirrel Apocalypses, Democrats Underwater, Kimmel

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The Morning Update host, Jeff Chidester, opens the show by discussing the most incredible reality show: local politics. Jeff shares…

Tuesday, September 23, 202509/23/2025

Walter McFarlande: That’s Enough!

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Cultural and political analyst Walter McFarlane stops in the studio to discuss his recent article reflecting on the ‘tempiture’ surrounding…

Tuesday, September 23, 202509/23/2025

Damien Fisher: Nashua Shooting and NH YDC Fund

In On-Demand

Investigative Reporter Damien Fisher shares two important stories with us. First, we get an update on the arraignment of the…

Tuesday, September 23, 202509/23/2025

Grover Norquist: Positive Economic News, Shutdown Talks, Tax Reform

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Are we seeing signs of an economic impact from the recently passed tax bill? What effect would a government shutdown…

Tuesday, September 23, 202509/23/2025

Hollie Novelinsky: Palestine, Civil Discourse, and Looming Shutdown

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1st NH CD candidate Hollie Novelinsky joins us to talk about he campaign trail and what questions she is getting…

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