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, August 4, 202508/04/2025

Mayor Jay Ruais: Economic Improvements and Addressing Homelessness

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Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais calls in for his monthly visit with The Morning Update. During this visit, we talk about…

Friday, August 1, 202508/01/2025

How Can You Achieve A Healthy Weight Lifestyle?

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Are you dealing with weight and health issues? Are you concerned about the weight and health issues of a loved…

Thursday, July 31, 202507/31/2025

Small Business Stars: New England Sports Hub

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Matt Mowry and Christine Carignan, Business NH Magazine, join and bring Craig Riotto, principal of New England Sports Hub in…

Thursday, July 31, 202507/31/2025

Expert Analysis On The US Economy And The Situation In Gaza

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Why are many in the media ignoring some of the Trump Administration’s economic successes? What are many people not hearing…

Thursday, July 31, 202507/31/2025

What Do Cliché Questions, An Angry Police Chief, and Pete Buttigieg Have In Common?

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A report from the AP asks a cliché first question of VP Vance, the Cincinnati police chief lectures the media,…

Thursday, July 31, 202507/31/2025

What Are The USA’s Next Steps Regarding The Russia-Ukraine Conflict?

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What are the USA’s next steps regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict? How is China viewing America’s response to this conflict? How…

Wednesday, July 30, 202507/30/2025

Drew Cline: NH Education Nominee Well Suited For The Job

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How has the tone for the selection of the potentially new NH Education Commissioner been going? Drew Cline discusses the…

Wednesday, July 30, 202507/30/2025

NHVH: Taking Care of the Mental Health of our Veterans

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Understanding and caring for the mental health of our aging veterans is one of the significant roles at the New…

Wednesday, July 30, 202507/30/2025

Thom Brueckner: GDP Beats Expectations and Historic Trade Deals

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Many in the mainstream media are either not reporting, underreporting, or providing slanted reporting on the historic trade deals under…

Wednesday, July 30, 202507/30/2025

Border Security and the US Military Reviewing SIG SAUER Sidearm

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Why was $200 million shifted from the military budget to address border security? Patty Nieberg from Task&Purpose explains how the…

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