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.

Tuesday, July 29, 202507/29/2025

The Media Shows Their Bias With Every First Question

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Over the past few weeks, some in the media have ignored major news stories, while also falling back into the…

Tuesday, July 29, 202507/29/2025

Could The NH Attorney General Be Required To Testify?

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Could the NH Attorney General be required to testify in a case in which he was actively involved? Investigative reporter…

Tuesday, July 29, 202507/29/2025

Are Both Major Political Parties In For A Surprise In 2026 And 2028?

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Are both major political parties in for a surprise in 2026 and 2028? NEC Professor Dr. Nathan Shrader joins us…

Tuesday, July 29, 202507/29/2025

Expert Bill Gurney: Safety Concerns – NH State Inspection Elimination

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Bill Gurney of Gurney’s Automotive joins us to discuss the upcoming elimination of the yearly NH state inspection requirement (starting…

Monday, July 28, 202507/28/2025

Sarah Scott: Keen Insight Into Two Healthcare Related Bills

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Sarah Scott, Deputy State Director of NH AFP, discusses recently passed legislation that will have an immediate impact on Granite…

Monday, July 28, 202507/28/2025

John Lappie: What Should House Members Expect On Their Recess?

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Plymouth State University Professor Dr. Jon Lappie joins Jeff to discuss the dualing, controversial issues of the Epstein File and…

Monday, July 28, 202507/28/2025

Eric Ekberg: Options For Addiction Recovery Are Changing

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Eric Ekberg and Jeff discuss the impact of the Farnum Center’s closure and how Granite Recovery Centers will do their…

Monday, July 28, 202507/28/2025

Emily Brooks: Moving Beyond Epstein and When Is Dress An Ethics Violation?

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The Hill’s Emily Brooks, author of the weekly ‘The Movement’ newsletter, joins us to talk about how the House members…

Monday, July 28, 202507/28/2025

Jeffisms: Epstein versus Russian Collusion Hoax

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The Left and Right sides of the media spectrum present ‘dueling’ controversial cases to their audience. The left-leaning media source…

Sunday, July 27, 202507/27/2025

Jeffism: Really…Pumpkin Spice Coffee…NOW!

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Host Jeff Chidester shares audio and offers insight from various individuals discussing the alleged violation that the Obama Administration may…

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