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.

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…

Monday, May 11, 202605/11/2026

The Hill’s Emily Brooks: 5 GOP Battles that will Drive the Summer in Congress

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The Hill’s Emily Brooks, author of the weekly newsletter The Movement, discusses the 5 GOP battles that will drive the…

Monday, May 11, 202605/11/2026

Tom Raffio: Community Outreach Programs Promoting Oral Healthcare

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Tom Raffio, President/CEO – Northeast Delta Dental, joins us to discuss their community outreach to promote and provide oral healthcare.…

Monday, May 11, 202605/11/2026

Dr. John Lappie: The Nuclear Option: Gerrymandering

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After two Virginia courts struck down the recently passed redistricting map, Democrats in Virginia are considering their next options, with…

Friday, May 8, 202605/08/2026

1st CD Candidate: Hollie Noveletsky

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As we move towards the New Hampshire midterm, primary campaigns are starting to take shape. We are joined in the…

Friday, May 8, 202605/08/2026

Military Spouses Appreciation Day: Kim Gray and Tyler Fish

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On May 8, we celebrate Military Spouse Appreciation Day with military spouses Kimerbey Gray and Tyler Fish. Ms. Gray and…

Friday, May 8, 202605/08/2026

Fisher Cats’ Friday: May 11 – 24 Homestand

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Taylor Fisher and Andrew Marais from the NH Fisher Cats join us in the studio to chat about the upcoming…

Friday, May 8, 202605/08/2026

Thomas Brueckner: The Economy is Doing Well, Iran is on the Brink of Collapse

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  Financial expert, educator, and radio host Thomas Brueckner drops in on The Morning Update Show with Jeff Chidester to…

Friday, May 8, 202605/08/2026

NH State Rep Giasson: School Buses, State Inspection, Veteran Benefits

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NH State Representative Giasson joins The Morning Update to provide an update on the progress of the current NH Legislative…

Friday, May 8, 202605/08/2026

Visit NH com: A New NH Theme Song

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Kris Nielsen from visitNH.gov joins the Morning Update to debut the new visitNH theme song, Live Free. Kris talks about…

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