The WFEA Morning Update

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 3, 202507/03/2025
NH Veterans Home: Spiritual Care with Paul DeHart
In On-Demand
We are joined by Paul DeHart, NHVH Chaplain, to discuss the oversight of the spiritual care. Regardless of faith, Chaplain…
Thursday, July 3, 202507/03/2025
NHVH Profiles: The Admissions Team
In On-Demand
We continue our series profiling the incredible team serving our veteran community at the New Hampshire Veterans’ Home. In this…
Thursday, July 3, 202507/03/2025
Navy SEALS Invade NH…For a Great Cause
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Rick Kaiser, legendary Navy SEAL Member – Author, joins us from the National Navy SEAL Museum to discuss the museum…
Thursday, July 3, 202507/03/2025
DC is Lost: Discussion on the Dysfunction in the National Capital
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Former candidate for Congress Walter McFarland joins us to discuss the direction and tone of the debate taking place in…
Thursday, July 3, 202507/03/2025
Jeffisim: AI Reads the 904 Page OBBB. It Didn’t Help
In On-Demand
Jeff had Racel, an AI reading tool, read aloud the 904-page OBBB. Jeff provides a rundown of the congressional debate…
Thursday, July 3, 202507/03/2025
A Reading of the Declaration of Independence
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Dr. Wayne Lepresne from NEC joins Host Jeff Chidester to talk about the importance of the Declaration of Independence, not…
Thursday, July 3, 202507/03/2025
Jeff Chidester: The True Meaning of Independence Day
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Jeff reflects on the meaning of Independence Day and the vital life lessons he learned about our nation’s founding from his 8th-grade…
Wednesday, July 2, 202507/02/2025
Jason Osborne: Response to CoVal Education Ruling
In On-Demand
NH House Majority Leader Jason Osborne joins the show to discuss the NH Supreme Court’s ConVal education funding decision. The…
Wednesday, July 2, 202507/02/2025
2026 Candidate Profile: NH CD-1 Chris Bright
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Chris Bright, Candidate for NH-CD1, joins The Morning Update Show in studio to discuss his background (West Point, US Army,…
Wednesday, July 2, 202507/02/2025
Rep. Maggie Goodlander: OBBB – Medicaid, a NH Based VA Hospital, and Congressional Powers
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How will the US House approach the Tax and Spending Bill (aka: OBBB)? Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander joins the show to…