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, December 31, 202512/31/2025

Aviation Museum of NH: How Do You Land a Plane on a Frozen Lake

In On-Demand

Who in their right mind would want to land a plane on a frozen lake? What other hidden gems about…

Wednesday, December 31, 202512/31/2025

Drew Cline: Top NH Stories of 2025 and Pecan Pie Outrage

In On-Demand

Drew Cline hops onto the last show of 2025 to discuss what he believes were the top stories of the…

Wednesday, December 31, 202512/31/2025

Paul Steinhauser: Gerrymandering, FITN, 2026 Midterms

In On-Demand

Fox News Contributor Paul Steinhauser joins us to discuss his recent appearance on CSPAN’s Washington Journal to talk/answer callers’ questions…

Wednesday, December 31, 202512/31/2025

Gabriella Hoffman: Refocusing NH and USA Energy Policy

In On-Demand

Energy policy expert Gabriella Hoffman explains why suspending offshore wind turbine projects is actually environmentally AND economically sound. Gabriella also…

Wednesday, December 31, 202512/31/2025

US Senate Candidate Scott Brown: AI Policy, Medicaid Scandal

In On-Demand

US Senatorial Candidate Scott Brown joins us to discuss AI policy in the Senate, the Medicaid Fraud in Minnesota, Massachusetts,…

Tuesday, December 30, 202512/30/2025

Policy Expert Mark Vargas: Medicaid – Welfare Fraud and the Crisis in Venezuela

In On-Demand

Foreign and domestic policy expert Mark Vargas joins us to discuss the Iran and Venezuelan crises, explains the differences between…

Tuesday, December 30, 202512/30/2025

Kiersten Pels: Who has the Upper Hand on the Topic of AFFORDABILITY?

In On-Demand

Policy analyst and communication expert Kiersten Pels joins us to break down the anti-affordability policies from the Biden administration that…

Tuesday, December 30, 202512/30/2025

Michael Graham: 1st NH Congressional Candidate Misstep

In On-Demand

Recently, a 1st NH CD Candidate released a ‘campaign video‘ that received negative feedback throughout the state. Michael Graham, New…

Tuesday, December 30, 202512/30/2025

Dr. John Lappie: Lappie’s Top Stories of 2025

In On-Demand

Plymouth State University Professor Dr. John Lappie discusses his top stories of the year related to political violence, immigration, and…

Tuesday, December 30, 202512/30/2025

Sen. Dan Innis: Top State and National Stories of 2025

In On-Demand

Regular contributor and sitting New Hampshire State Senator Dan Innis joins host Jeff Chidester to talk about the top stories…

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