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.
Thursday, February 26, 202602/26/2026
Reporter Andy Sylvia: School Funding Discussion
In On-Demand
Reporter Andy Sylvia from Manchester Ink Link joins us to talk about the Elm Street Shelter funding and the ongoing…
Thursday, February 26, 202602/26/2026
Social Media Expert Daniel Cochrane: Social Media Addiction Trial
In On-Demand
A major lawsuit accuses social media platforms such as Meta (Facebook), Instagram, YouTube, and several other social media entities of…
Thursday, February 26, 202602/26/2026
Business NH Magazine: DEI Backlash
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The term DEI is a divisive and controversial term that invokes strong emotions from a lot of people. Matt Mowry…
Thursday, February 26, 202602/26/2026
Nicole Silverio: Pandering Newsom, Limbless Democrats, and Feisty Omar
In On-Demand
It was a busy week in the media, from the State of the Union Address, Congressional misbehaviour, and pandering politicians.…
Thursday, February 26, 202602/26/2026
Thom Brueckner: Economic Numbers and Reaction to the SOTU
In On-Demand
Financial expert, educator, and radio host Thom Brueckner, Strategic Investment Conservation, joins us to dicuess the most recent economic and…
Wednesday, February 25, 202602/25/2026
Alderman Crissy Kantor: School Funding Conversations
In On-Demand
Manchester City Ward 6 Aldermaan Crissy Kantor calls into the show to discuss the current school funding discussions, unfunded federal…
Wednesday, February 25, 202602/25/2026
Drew Cline: Attacks on the USA Hockey Team, School Funding Tariffs
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Policy expert Drew Cline, of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy, calls into the show to discuss his recent article…
Wednesday, February 25, 202602/25/2026
Neeraja Deshpande: Trump Admiration Trans Policy in Effect
In On-Demand
President Trump invited detransioner Sage Blair to attend the State of the Union Address. During his address, Trump described Sage’s…
Wednesday, February 25, 202602/25/2026
Christian Urrutia: NH 1st CD Candidate Interview
In On-Demand
As activity picks up for the 2026 Midterm Elections, we are joined in the studio by New Hampshire 1st Congressional…
Wednesday, February 25, 202602/25/2026
Patty Nieberg: Concern and Confusion Erupt Over New VA Disability Rule
In On-Demand
“The Department of Veterans Affairs says the rule will not directly impact veterans’ current disability ratings, while advocates are concerned…
