The WFEA Morning Update
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, August 20, 202508/20/2025
Discussion: Judge Rule NH’s Spending on Special Needs Education is Inadequate
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The NH Supreme Court recently ruled that NH is underfunding educational programs for students with disabilities. Education expert Drew Cline…
Wednesday, August 20, 202508/20/2025
Bourbon With A Mission: Your Chance to Win 34 of the Finest Bourbons
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Bourbon With A Mission” Charity Raffle What if you had a chance to win over 30 bottles of the most…
Tuesday, August 19, 202508/19/2025
Amb. Carla Sands: How Trump Brought Putin to the Negotiation Table
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Former US Ambassador Carla Sands (Denmark-Greenland) shares her observations of the Trump Administration’s handling of the Russia-Ukraine diplomatic meetings and…
Tuesday, August 19, 202508/19/2025
Nate Shrader: Democratic Senate Primary Just Got Interesting
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Will there be an internal battle within the Democratic Party between the moderate and progressive wings? With the recent announcement…
Tuesday, August 19, 202508/19/2025
Damien Fisher: Clarmount Budget Woes, Who is to Blame?
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Who is to blame for the budget deficit/shortfall at the Clarmount School District? As finger-pointing intensifies amongst the school staff,…
Tuesday, August 19, 202508/19/2025
Peter Pitts: The Need for Non-profit Hospital Reform
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Heathcare expert Peter Pitts discusses his latest study on non-profit healthcare providers in Connecticut. Peter’s investigation found a lack of…
Monday, August 18, 202508/18/2025
Laina Barakat: Classical music is for every one
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We are joined by Laina Barakat, Executive Director, Monadnock Music, who discusses the history of Monadnock Music and the importance…
Monday, August 18, 202508/18/2025
George Hansel: 90 percent of college students fake progressive belief
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Regular contributor and policy analyst George Hansel and host Jeff discuss the oddities related to the Nashua-China water/property deal worthy…
Monday, August 18, 202508/18/2025
Cassie Smedile: The Democratic Party has abandoned the kitchen table issues
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Communication and policy, Cassie Smedile joins host Jeff Chidester to discuss how members of the Democratic Party seem to have…
Monday, August 18, 202508/18/2025
The Independent Brief with Taylor Hathorn: UN Failures and Putin-Trump-
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Taylor Hathorn returns for her monthly visit, ‘The Indepenat Briefing’ to provide a historical understanding of the UN, why the…
