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.

Monday, October 13, 202510/13/2025

NE Patriots Roundup: Patriots Versus New Orleens

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WFEA’s Sports Analyst Peter Terrier joins the show for the weekly review of the New England Patriots’ football game against…

Monday, October 13, 202510/13/2025

Josh Reap: The Trades and Apprentice Programs

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Josh Reap, President of Associated Builders and Contractors New Hampshire/Vermont (ABC), joins the show to discuss the 40th Anniversary of…

Monday, October 13, 202510/13/2025

Northeast Delta Dental: 2025 James W. Foley Freedom Run

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Are there programs that can help New Hampshire veterans with oral healthcare where the VA and other plans do not…

Monday, October 13, 202510/13/2025

John Lappie: 2025/2026 Elections, Israel-Hamas Deal

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What will happen next with the Israel-Hamas treaty in place? Sen. Bernie Sanders discusses how to get blue-collar voters back…

Monday, October 13, 202510/13/2025

David Coe: Nor’Easter Explained

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What exactly is a Nor’Easter? Meteorologist David Coe joins the show to talk about the conditions that create a Nor’Easter…

Friday, October 10, 202510/10/2025

visitNH: Apple Cider Donuts, Quaint Village Activities, NH versus VT

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Kris Neilsen from visitNH.gov joins the show to discuss a recent article that compares the ‘difference’ between New Hampshire and…

Friday, October 10, 202510/10/2025

Deputy Speaker Smith: Claremont Fiscal Issues Legislative Failures

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How do the New Hampshire legislators manage to produce a biennially balanced budget, yet our federal government can’t?  How do local school…

Friday, October 10, 202510/10/2025

Senator Rebecca Perkins Kwoka: Fall Legislative Focus

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NNH State Senator Perkins Kwoka discusses the introduction of the Democratic 2026 legislative focus, Fair Chance. We discuss the focus…

Friday, October 10, 202510/10/2025

Jeff Chidester: DC Olympics and AI Marriage

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The Morning Update Host, Jeff Chidester, talks about the folly of the shutdown debate, as politicians worry more about who…

Friday, October 10, 202510/10/2025

Turning Point Action: Supporting Charlie Kirk’s Legacy

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Turning Point Action (TPA) states that its mission is to embolden the conservative base through grassroots activism. But with the…

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