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, February 18, 202502/18/2025

The Killer Cult

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Investigative Reporter Damien Fisher shares his recent story connecting the Killer Cult to at least six murders, including the killing…

Tuesday, February 18, 202502/18/2025

The Trump Administration’s Early Economic Initiative

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Leading national economist David Bahnsen joins WFEA to discuss the Trump Administration’s early economic initiative. David talks about the need…

Monday, February 17, 202502/17/2025

The Historical Significance of President’s Day

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Plymouth State University Professor Dr. John Lappie and Host Jeff Chidester discuss the historical significance of President’s Day. They also…

Monday, February 17, 202502/17/2025

Renaming The Boy Scouts

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WFEA’s The Morning Update Host discusses renaming Boy Scouting of America to Scouting America. Jeff shares audio from a panel…

Monday, February 17, 202502/17/2025

Tips To Consider When Working With Contractors

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Jason Carrier, owner of Intergraded Builders, shares essential tips people should consider when working with contractors. Jason also talked about…

Monday, February 17, 202502/17/2025

Republicans To Potentially File Impeachment Papers Against Federal Judges

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The Hill’s Emily Brooks discusses efforts by some Republicans to potentially file impeachment papers against federal judges who have ruled…

Friday, February 14, 202502/14/2025

NH Senate Minority Leader Rebecca Perkins Kwoka On Housing Issues

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NH Senate Minority Leader Rebecca Perkins Kwoka joined WFEA to discuss Gov. Ayotte’s budget proposal and offer keen insight into…

Friday, February 14, 202502/14/2025

Rep. Jim Kofalt On The SB4-CPACER program, The Parental Bill of Rights (HB10), and Biological Sex Designation (HB148). 

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Rep. Jim Kofalt, Special Advisor to the NH House Speaker, visits us in the studio to update us on the…

Friday, February 14, 202502/14/2025

Helping Veterans Earn Their Benefits Through VA-Backed Home Loans

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Radio Host ad VA Loan Expert Liz Going, Veteran Morgage Matters, which airs every Saturday at 9 a.m., discusses helping…

Friday, February 14, 202502/14/2025

Upcoming NH Events & Activities For The Family

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Kris Neilsen, visitNHdotgov, joins WFEA The Morning Show to share upcoming events and activities for the entire family. There will…

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