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, May 13, 202605/13/2026

Policy Pundit Simon Hankinson: Cultural and Pollical Battles Abound

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Policy pundit, author, and former foreign service diplomat Simon Hankinson pops onto The Morning Update Show to discuss how the…

Wednesday, May 13, 202605/13/2026

Task & Purpose: Drones Use for Battlefield Evac

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13Senior reporter Patty Nieberg of Task & Purpose joins The Morning Update to dicuess an interesting story about the US…

Wednesday, May 13, 202605/13/2026

Taylor Hathorn: Supporting Gold Star Families

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Regular WFEA contributor Taylor Hathorn joins us for a special conversation to highlight and honor Children of Fallen Patriots Day.…

Wednesday, May 13, 202605/13/2026

NH Banker Association: The Community Loan Program

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Kristy Merrill, President of the New Hampshire Bankers Association, joins the show and brings guest Katie McQuaid, Katie McQuaid, Senior…

Wednesday, May 13, 202605/13/2026

Bill Alexander: Candlelight Vigil for Fallen Law Enforcement Officers

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May 10-16 marks National Law Enforcement Appreciation Week, with May 13 featuring a candlelight vigil to honor those law enforcement…

Wednesday, May 13, 202605/13/2026

Policy Expert Drew Cline: The Truth About NH School Budgets

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The City of Manchester is deep into discussions about the school funding dilemma, recently announcing that it would not be…

Monday, May 11, 202605/11/2026

Policy Expert Kristen Cianci: Platner Campaign, Small Business Week

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Policy and communication expert Kristen Cianci, Northeastern Regional Director, joins us to discuss the troubling aspects of the Graham Platner…

Monday, May 11, 202605/11/2026

Alderman Crissy Kantor: Education and Taxpayer Pressure

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Alderman Crissy Kantor joins The Morning Update in the studio for a quick update on Manchester City Government. Alderman Kantor…

Monday, May 11, 202605/11/2026

Elite Educational Institute

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Lindsay Andronaco, Board-Certified Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Owner and Medical Director of Elite Medical Spa, and Lauren Bryant, Educator…

Monday, May 11, 202605/11/2026

Harbor Care and Mr. Mac’s Team Up for Veterans

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Brian Tagliaferro, from Harbor Care – NH,  Mark Murphy, from Mr. Mac’s Restaurant, and Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais join us…

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