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.

Friday, October 17, 202510/17/2025

Jeff Chidester: Day Three of Papergate

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The Morning Update host, Jeff Chidester, provides an update on the ongoing Papergate saga, a rift between some members of…

Friday, October 17, 202510/17/2025

Bill Weideacher: NH Housing Settling In

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Bill Weideacher from Keller Williams Realty Metropolitian jons us at the Red Arrow Diner to talk about the state of…

Friday, October 17, 202510/17/2025

Meals-on-Wheels: Jon Eriquezzo

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Jon Eriquezzo from Meals on Wheels of Hillsborough County  joins us at the Red Arrow Diner for a great talk…

Friday, October 17, 202510/17/2025

Karl Zahn: When Democrats Cant Handle an Interview

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The recent failed CBS interview of the leading CA gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter has open a floodgate of past poor…

Friday, October 17, 202510/17/2025

visitNH: Spooky NH, Moving from Fall to Winter

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What are some of the spooky attrations you can do in NH leading up tp Halloween? How can you enjoysome…

Friday, October 17, 202510/17/2025

Thom Brueckner: Geopolitics Pressures on the Economy

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How much of the current and potential geopolitical activities have on the economy? National recognized economic expert and radio host…

Thursday, October 16, 202510/16/2025

Nicole Silverio: Israel Hostages Treated Better Than Gazans

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Nicole joins us for a condensed segment that features an audio/video clip of CNN’s Christiane Amanpour claiming that Israeli hostages…

Thursday, October 16, 202510/16/2025

Commissioner DJ Bettencourt: GAP and Umbrella Coverage Concerns

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NH Insurance Department Commissioner DJ Bettencourt joins The Morning Update to talk about to discuss the importance of Cyber liability…

Thursday, October 16, 202510/16/2025

Supreme Court: The Voting Rights Case

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The Supreme Court recently heard  a case from Louisiana that may have a national impact, including in NH, on the…

Thursday, October 16, 202510/16/2025

Dr. Nan Hayworth; Shutdownand What’s Next

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As the Shutdown drags past its third week what continues to be the impasse and is there any end in…

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