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.

Wednesday, July 8, 202607/08/2026

NH Bankers Association: Issues Affecting Housing Policy

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What are the issues affecting housing policy in New Hampshire? Recently, a Housing Forum, co-hosted by St. Anselm’s College and…

Wednesday, July 8, 202607/08/2026

Jeff Chidester’s Morning Opening: Trump Thinks Iran Is Evil

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July 8, 2026 Our on-again, off-again conflict with Iran is on again, and President Trump was candid and didn’t hold…

Wednesday, July 8, 202607/08/2026

Drew Cline: Data Centers Are Evil.

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Are data centers evil? What is the true New Hampshire Advantage, and what separates us from other New England States?…

Tuesday, July 7, 202607/07/2026

07/07/26: Live From NH Veterans’ Home – The Daily Dose

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The Morning Update is live at the New Hampshire Veterans’ Home in Tilton. Host Jeff Chidester opens the show by…

Tuesday, July 7, 202607/07/2026

Jeff Chidester’s Morning Opening: Mamdani July 4th Speech,VA Secretary Collins, SBA in NH

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July 6, 2026 The Morning Update Host highlights a recent interview with VA Secretary Douglas Collins on the current state…

Monday, July 6, 202607/06/2026

Gathernh.org: Tania Marino – The Fresh Start Culinary Program

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“Fresh Start combines professional culinary instruction with the personal and workplace skills participants need to succeed and advance in their…

Monday, July 6, 202607/06/2026

Jeff Chidester: Mollie Hemingway and Rogue Lower Courts

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Mollie Hemingway talks about the error in the majority’s SCOTUS ruling on Birthright Citizenship. Hemingway also chastises the lower federal…

Monday, July 6, 202607/06/2026

Policy Pundit Walter McFarlane: American Exceptionalism and Two Economies

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Policy pundit Walter McFarlane joins host Jeff Chidester to discuss American exceptionalism and how the country’s political mood differs from…

Monday, July 6, 202607/06/2026

The Hill’s Emily Brooks: Reaction to SCOTUS Decision

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The Hill’s Emily Brooks, author of the Weekly ‘The Movement‘ newsletter, joins The Morning Update for her weekly appearance to…

Monday, July 6, 202607/06/2026

Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais: Budget Fallout, Police Recruiting, July 4th

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Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais joins The Morning Update for ‘Monday’s with the Mayor.’  Host Jeff Chidester and Mayor Ruais discuss…

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