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, 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…

Monday, December 22, 202512/22/2025

NH Insurance Dept: Open Enrollment and Beyond Healthcare.gov

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New Hampshire Insurance Department’s Compliance and Enforcement Counsel Josh Hilliard joins The New Hampshire Update show to discuss the upcoming…

Monday, December 22, 202512/22/2025

Granite Recovery Centers: Navigating Changes in 2026

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Eric Ekberg joins us to discuss some of the accomplishments of the Granite Recovery Centers (GRC) in 2025, including expanded…

Monday, December 22, 202512/22/2025

AFP-NH Sarah Scott: NH’s 250 Anniversary Event, 2025 Accomplishments, Looking to 2026

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How did New Hampshire fare in 2025 for liberty-oriented legislation? What can New Hampshire expect from Concord in 2026? 2026…

Monday, December 22, 202512/22/2025

Dr. John Lappie: Democrat Autopsy, TPUSA-AmericaFest, 2028 Primary

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Turning Point USA (TPUSA) held its first major gathering since its founder, Charlie Kirk, was assassinated. What was the tone,…

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Friday, December 19, 202512/19/2025

Counter Conversation at MaryAnn’s Diner in Derry NH

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We took The Morning Update with jeff Chidester on its monthly Counter Conversation Roadtrip. In our first hour, we discuss…

Thursday, December 18, 202512/18/2025

Thom Brueckner: Positive Signs of a Strengthening Economy

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National-recognized financial expert and radio host, Thom Brueckner, from Retirement Intelligence, joins us to discuss the recent positive economic news…

Thursday, December 18, 202512/18/2025

Leading National Economist EJ Antoni: Positive Signs in Recent Jobs Report

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The recently released federal jobs report offered positive signs of an improving economy. One of the nation’s leading economists, EJ…

Thursday, December 18, 202512/18/2025

Jeff’s Thursday Morning Monologue (12-18-25): Trump Speech, the Economy, Healthcare

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Jeff starts the show discussing and reviewing audio from President Trump’s nationally televised speech. Did the President hit the right…

Thursday, December 18, 202512/18/2025

Superintendent of Schools Jennifer Chmiel: Updates from the Classroom

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Manchester School District Superintendent of Schools Jennifer Chmiel joins The Morning Update in the studio to provide an update on…

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