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, October 15, 202510/15/2025
Patrice Onwuka: The Shutdown is Hurting Real People
In On-Demand
What is the impact of the Shutdown on ‘real people?’ What federal agencies are being impacted by the current state…
Wednesday, October 15, 202510/15/2025
Walter McFarlane: The Cost and Focus in Running for Office
In On-Demand
Former congressional candidate and policy analyst Walter McFarlane calls into discuess the 2026 election and the government shutdown.
Wednesday, October 15, 202510/15/2025
1st CD Candidate Anthony DiLorenzo
In On-Demand
Newly announced 1st CD Candidate Anthony DiLorenzo joins us to discuss his background, the issues his campaign will focus on,…
Tuesday, October 14, 202510/14/2025
Drew Cline: How Government Creates Poverty
In On-Demand
What effect do government licensing and regulations have on poverty? What do three Nobel-winning economists have to do with the…
Tuesday, October 14, 202510/14/2025
Damien Fisher: Another NH School District Facing a Fiscal Crisis
In On-Demand
The NH AG’s Office and the attorneys for the plaintiffs in the NH YDC case are having a public squabble,…
Tuesday, October 14, 202510/14/2025
Helping People Stay the Course in Recovery
In On-Demand
How can we help people in recovery stay the course? What programs and services can be put in place to…
Tuesday, October 14, 202510/14/2025
James Fitzpatrick: The Effect of the Shutdown on Veterans
In On-Demand
What has been the reaction to the Israel-Hamas treaty? Policy expert and Army veteran James Fitzpatrick, Director of the Center…
Monday, October 13, 202510/13/2025
The Movement and DC Chaos: Emily Brooks from The Hill
In On-Demand
The federal government remains in Shutdown mode, and tensions are running high. The Hill Congressional reporter Emily Brooks joins us…
Monday, October 13, 202510/13/2025
MCC Profile: High-quality Academics and Career Education
In On-Demand
President Paul Beaudin and Nursing Program Director Kim Perrotta join Jeff to talk about the upcoming 80th Anniversary of Manchester…
Monday, October 13, 202510/13/2025
Jeff Chidester Monologue: Call-in Military Spouse on the Shutdown
In On-Demand
Recently, House Speaker Mike Johnson appeared on Washington Journal (C-SPAN), where a military spouse called in about the Shutdown. The…
