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, January 13, 202601/13/2026

NH State Dan Innis: NH Democrat Calls ICE ‘Gestapo.’

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A recent Democratic 1st CD candidate publicly stated that ICE should be defunded and that ICE agents were using ‘Gestapo…

Tuesday, January 13, 202601/13/2026

Damien Fisher: Updates on NH YDC Sexual Assault and the Claremont School District Financial Scandals

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A lower New Hampshire court ruled against the victims in the NH YDC sexual assault case. Why and what will…

Tuesday, January 13, 202601/13/2026

Dr. Nathan Shrader: Political Scandals Rock Both NH Political Parties

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The New Hampshire Democratic and Republican Parties (1, 2) are dealing with ‘mini-scandals.’ How will these scandals affect either party…

Monday, January 12, 202601/12/2026

Jeff’s Monday Morning Monologue (011225): New Hampshire is Not Minnesota, Thank God

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“We’re Not Minnesota” – NH Governor Kelly Ayotte Events outside the State of New Hampshire (Minnesota finds itself in an unwelcome,…

Monday, January 12, 202601/12/2026

Minnesota Shooting: The Real Blame is the Heated Rhetoric

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With the tragic story of the shooting in Minnesota and the ongoing welfare fraud in Minnesota dominating the news, the…

Monday, January 12, 202601/12/2026

NE Patriots Roundup: Patriots Move to the Next Round of the Playoffs

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WFEA/Manchester Media Group’s Sports Analysis, Pete Tarrier, joins us to discuss the performance of the NE Patriots in their first…

Monday, January 12, 202601/12/2026

The Hill’s Emily Brooks: Republicans Vote for ACA Subsidies, Now What?

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How will the Trump Administration react to the 17 Republican Congressmen who voted for the ACA subsidies against the position…

Monday, January 12, 202601/12/2026

Term Limits in NH: Former NH State Senator Chuck Morse

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Will Granite Staters support term limits for those elected to Congress? According to a recent Pew poll, over 87% of…

Friday, January 9, 202601/09/2026

visitNH.gov: Intermountain Health Freestyle Cup Returns to NH

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There are plenty of activities to do in New Hampshire, both indoors and outdoors. But when was the last time…

Friday, January 9, 202601/09/2026

Dr. Monique Yohanan: The New CDC Vaccine Schedule and the New Food Pyramid

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Recently, the CDC announced a new vaccine schedule and released an updated version of the food pyramid. What are some…

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