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.

Wednesday, December 24, 202512/24/2025

Policy Expert Carrie Lukas: Focus on Legislation to Strengthen Edlerly Care

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New Hampshire is reported to be the second-oldest state in the nation (average median age).  Housing, child care, and caring…

Tuesday, December 23, 202512/23/2025

Damien Fisher: Lucas Ponzi Scheme, Dartmouth Trans Controversy, TASER Mishap

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Reporter Damien Fisher broke several key stories over the past few days. We discuss the shocking news that prominent New…

Tuesday, December 23, 202512/23/2025

Energy Expert Daniel Turner : Offshore Wind Turbine Projects Cancelled

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The Trump Administration recently announced it was cancelling all offshore wind turbine projects. NY Governor Hochul also announced that natural…

Tuesday, December 23, 202512/23/2025

Jeff’s Tuesday Morning Monologue (122325): Hannah Duston, Die Hard, Venezuela

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The Morning Update host, Jeff Chidester, launches into a discussion about the legacy of Hannah Duston and why the celebration…

Tuesday, December 23, 202512/23/2025

Dr. Nate Shrader: Republicans, MAGA, and Conservatives

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All political parties go through changes, evolutions, and internal conflict, not just at the national level but also at the…

Tuesday, December 23, 202512/23/2025

NH State Senator Dan Innis: Healthcare Focus and 2026 Senate Focus

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We heard for months that ‘affordability’ needs to be the focus at every level of public policy. Yet many in…

Monday, December 22, 202512/22/2025

Turning Point AmericaFest and Is It Too Soon to Endorse for 2028

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Turning Point USA held the first major event since the assassination of its founder, Charlie Kirk. The Morning Update host…

Monday, December 22, 202512/22/2025

Falling Democratic Support

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A majority of Democrats and Undeclared (Independent) voters are having trouble supporting the Democratic Party/ Jeff plays audio from a…

Jeff Chidester Up Against the Wall

Monday, December 22, 202512/22/2025

Jeff’s Monday Morning Monologue (12-22-25): Lucas Ponzi Scheme, Claremont Wows, Economic Message

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Host Jeff Chidester, The Morning Update, kicks the short week off looking at the top five stories of the day,…

Monday, December 22, 202512/22/2025

NE Patriots Roundup: Never More, The Patriots Defeat the Ravens

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Sports analyst for WFEA – Manchester Media Group, Pete Tarrier, offers insight into the New England Patriots’ latest win over…

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