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.

Friday, December 13, 202412/13/2024

Choosing A Fiduciary, What You Need To Know

Thom Brueckner host of Retirement Intelligence heard Fridays on WFEA discusses the two types of Fiduciaries.

Thursday, December 12, 202412/12/2024

The 250th Anniversary of the Revolutionary War

History Slueth Sue Polidura joins The Morning Update to discuss the 250th Anniversary of the Revolutionary War events on December…

Thursday, December 12, 202412/12/2024

CHRISTA, The Story of Christa McAuliffe, and the Statue That Honors Her Life

Filmmaker-producer Kathleen Young shares the story of the new PBS documentary CHRISTA, the story of Christa McAuliffe, and the statue…

Thursday, December 12, 202412/12/2024

The Holiday Season and the Scams To Look Out For

The NH Bankers Association provides some tips on responsible budgeting, especially during the holiday season. Kristy Merrill, President/CEO of the…

Thursday, December 12, 202412/12/2024

Thom Brueckner on The Recent Jobs Report, Inflation impact, & Fed Chair William Powell’s Future

Radio Host Thom Brueckner, Retirement Intelligence, shares the latest economic news, including the recent jobs report, inflation impact, treasury, and Fed Chair William Powell’s future.

Thursday, December 12, 202412/12/2024

The First Meeting and Committee Assignments for the NH Senate

NH State Senator Dan Innis discusses the first meeting and committee assignments for the NH Senate. Senator Innis briefly touched…

Thursday, December 12, 202412/12/2024

New Hampshire ranks number one in North America as the economically freest State/Province

Drew Cline from the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy joins WFEA’s The Morning Update to share that New Hampshire…

Tuesday, December 10, 202412/10/2024

More Potential PTSD Treatments

Patty Nieberg, from Task & Purpose, latest article on a VA study that will look at psychedelic-assisted treatment for veterans who…

Tuesday, December 10, 202412/10/2024

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town … Via Helicopter!!

Jeff Rapsis from the Aviation Museum of NH shares a special invite for the WFEA audience. On December 14, the…

Tuesday, December 10, 202412/10/2024

Controversial Satan Worship Public Display in Concord

Damien Fisher, an investigative reporter for the NH Journal, shares his latest story on the debate over the controversial Satan…

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