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, January 28, 202501/28/2025

Updates At The NH Liquor Commission Division of Enforcement & Licensing

Chief Mark Armaganian, Director – Liquor Commission – NH Division of Enforcement and Licensing, drops into the studio to discuss…

Tuesday, January 28, 202501/28/2025

New Hampshire’s Critical Housing Issue

Jim Tobin, from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), joins The Morning Update to discuss how the NAHB is…

Tuesday, January 28, 202501/28/2025

President Trump’s Early Actions & Executive Orders

USA Today Report Ingrid Jaques discusses her recent column on President Trump’s early actions, particularly executive orders focused on trans-athletes.…

Tuesday, January 28, 202501/28/2025

Former YDC Worker Sentenced In Rape Trial

Investigative Reporter Damien Fisher shares his latest story on the NH YDC  rape trial and conviction of YDC staffer Bradley…

Monday, January 27, 202501/27/2025

Small Business Spotlight: NH School of Mechanical Trades

John Duff from the NH School of Mechanical Trades School provides a background of the school, its three locations, and…

Monday, January 27, 202501/27/2025

Small Business Spotlight: KTM Exteriors

Tara Saxton from KTM Exteriors joins The Morning Update to discuss KTM’s history, products, and consultative approach to helping clients choose the right services and products for their homes and businesses.

Monday, January 27, 202501/27/2025

How The DNC Chair Race Will Impact The Democratic Party In New Hampshire

Plymouth State Professor Dr. John Lappie joined WFEA’s The Morning Update to discuss the history of the Office of the…

Monday, January 27, 202501/27/2025

The Crisis in the Middle East & Trump’s Potential Response

Author and Middle East expert, Israel Ellis joins The Morning Update to discuss the crisis in the Middle East, Trump’s…

Monday, January 27, 202501/27/2025

Republican Congressional Caucus To Meet at President Trump’s Doral Resort in Florida.

Emily Brooks from The Hill discusses the upcoming Republican Congressional Caucus meeting at Trump’s Doral Resort in Florida.

Monday, January 27, 202501/27/2025

17 Inspectors General Fired

Washington Examiner reporter Brady Knox shared his latest article on the firing of 17 inspectors general and commented on a…

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