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.

Thursday, July 24, 202507/24/2025

Kittery Trading Post Hosts the Tunnel to Towers 9-11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit

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Ambassador Billy Puckett of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation drops by to discuss the Tunnel to Towers 9-11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit.

Thursday, July 24, 202507/24/2025

Business NH Magazine: Start Up Guide – Upright Imaging

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Christine Carignan and Matt Mowry from Business NH Magazine join us to continue the conversation about the efforts required to…

Wednesday, July 23, 202507/23/2025

Kate Saunders: 92nd Annual Craftsmen Fair

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Kate Saunders, Executive Director for the League of NH Craftsmen, joins The Morning Update to share all the details of…

Wednesday, July 23, 202507/23/2025

Christine Menedis: Congressional Crypto Week And In Search Of Knowledge

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Author, independent voice, and practical philosopher Christine Menedis, along with Jeff, discuss their observations from legislation and debate that emerged…

Wednesday, July 23, 202507/23/2025

Drew Cline: Our Nations Ever Growing Dependency

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Why does the media continue to focus on the Epstein case? Drew Cline from Josiah Bartlett offers a brilliant thought…

Tuesday, July 22, 202507/22/2025

Layon: Governor Ayotte’s Vetoes Disappointing To Many Granite Staters

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Rep. Erica Layon dropped into the studio just in time to ask NH SOS Scanlan a voting law question. Rep.…

Tuesday, July 22, 202507/22/2025

SOS Scanlan: SOS Explains The Conversation He Is Having With Federal DOJ

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NH SOS David Scanlan joins us to discuss the handling of the recent request from the federal DOJ for NH…

Tuesday, July 22, 202507/22/2025

Fisher: The Marconi Prosecutions Takes Another Turn

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Investigative Reporter Damien Fisher provides an update of the ongoing investigation into the activity of NH Port Director Geno Marconi.…

Tuesday, July 22, 202507/22/2025

Shrader: Is Nancy Mace Running For President (wink-n-smile)?

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Rep. Nancy Mace coming to NH, Hunter Biden lectures the Democrats, and President Trump dealing with mixed poll numbers. NEC…

Monday, July 21, 202507/21/2025

The Merrimack Adult Care Center: Helping to Care For

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Celine Baribeau from The Merrimack Adult Care Center joins us to discuss how they help families care for their loved…

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