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 17, 202608/17/2026

Tom Raffio: Community Care, Vision Initiatives, and DeltaVIsion

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Host Jeff Chidester sat down with regular guest Tom Raffio, President and CEO of Northeast Delta Dental, for a wide-ranging…

Monday, August 17, 202608/17/2026

Dr. John Lappie: Primary Politics, Global Tensions, and the Binface Phenomenon  

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Host Jeff Chidester welcomed regular political expert Dr. John Lappie, Associate Professor of Political Science at Plymouth State University, for…

Monday, August 17, 202608/17/2026

Jeff’s Morning Brief: DNC Messes with NH’s FITN and NH Set to Tackle Youth Screen Time

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Jeff’s Morning Brief for August 17, 2026 Jeff gets the week starting by looking at: DNC’s First-in-the-Nation Decision Host Jeff…

Friday, August 14, 202608/14/2026

Jeff’s Morning Brief: Danger on NH Roadways & Is Iran on the Brink?

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In Friday’s edition of Jeff’s Morning Brief, Jeff Chidester tackles two pressing issues hitting home and abroad. First, Jeff examines…

Friday, August 14, 202608/14/2026

Karl Zahn on Hasan Piker, 9/11 Hot Takes, and AOC in 2028

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Political satirist and Substack commentator Karl Zahn calls into The Morning Update with Jeff Chidester for a sharp, candid discussion…

Friday, August 14, 202608/14/2026

Rep. Lisa Mazur Previews NH Veto Day & Protecting Women’s Spaces

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New Hampshire State Representative Lisa Mazur joins The Morning Update host Jeff Chidester to offer an insider look at the…

Friday, August 14, 202608/14/2026

The Dana Loesch Show Comes to WFEA!

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Starting Monday, August 17th at 12:00 PM, The Dana Loesch Show makes its exclusive New Hampshire home on WFEA! Ahead…

Thursday, August 13, 202608/13/2026

Pet of the Week: Meet Valentina from the Humane Society for Greater Nashua!

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Host Jeff Chidester sits down with Olivia Echteler, Director of Community Engagement at the Humane Society for Greater Nashua, to…

Thursday, August 13, 202608/13/2026

Markets, Fed Policy, and Midterm Politics: Thom Brueckner Breaks Down What’s Driving the Economy

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In this segment of The Morning Update, host Jeff Chidester chats with financial expert, educator, and radio host Thom Brueckner,…

Thursday, August 13, 202608/13/2026

Rachel Sheffield on the Rise of SNAP Fraud

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Heritage Foundation research fellow Rachel Sheffield joins the show to discuss the growing issue of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)…

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