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, January 26, 202601/26/2026

The Hill’s Emily Brooks: Nooooo, Another Looming Government Shutdown

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The House passed the required funding articles and passed them over to the US Senate. At the end of last…

Monday, January 26, 202601/26/2026

NH State Trooper Sgt. Megan Walsh: Big Storm Weather Conditions

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NH State Trooper Sgt. Megan Walsh joins the WFEA The morning Update team to share updates from the roadway and…

Monday, January 26, 202601/26/2026

Sports Analysts Pete Tarrier: The Patriots are Going to the Super Bowl

WEA’s and Manchester Media Group’s Sports Analyst Pete Tarrier joins us to discuss the New England Patriots’ AFC Championship and…

Monday, January 26, 202601/26/2026

Andy Sylvia: News Updates from the Manchester School District

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Manchester Ink Link Reporter Andy Sylvia joins us to discuss opposition to the school meal debt policy, the effects of…

Friday, January 23, 202601/23/2026

visitNH: Winter Festivals Abound in NH

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There are so many cool events coming up over the next few weeks for you and your familiy too enjoy.…

Friday, January 23, 202601/23/2026

Political Satirist Karl Zahn: Don Lemon, Journalist or Activist?

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Former CNN bad boy Don Lemon was involved in a situation at a house of worship in Minneapolis with a…

Friday, January 23, 202601/23/2026

Representatives Jason Osborne and Ross Barry: A Push for a Property Tax Cap

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How have the New Hampshire early House activities been going? What are some of the key issues being discussed at…

Jeff Chidester Up Against the Wall

Friday, January 23, 202601/23/2026

Jeff’s Friday Morning Monologue (012625): ICE Panic in NH, Full Service VA, Vermont Cows

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TGIF with Jeff Chidester and The Morning Update as we discuss how two ‘rumors’ of ICE action in New Hampshire…

Thursday, January 22, 202601/22/2026

Mykel Barthelemy: Trump’s First Year

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President Trump adviser, former candidate for Congress, and small business entrepreneur Mykel Barthelemy called into the show to discuss President…

Jeff Chidester Up Against the Wall

Thursday, January 22, 202601/22/2026

Jeff’s Thursday Morning Monologue (012225): Greenland, Spring Town Meetings, Cheap Credit Cards

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The Morning Update host, Jeff Chidester, opens the show discussing the possibility of a deal to purchase Greenland, the lack…

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