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.
Tuesday, May 5, 202605/05/2026
Communication Expert Delanie Bomar: The Troubled Past of Graham Platner
Director of Regional Communications – RNC Delanie Bomar calls into The Morning Update to talk about the candidacy of Maine…
Tuesday, May 5, 202605/05/2026
Reporter Damien Fisher: Rand v State of New Hampshire School Funding
Reporter Damien Fisher reports that the New Hampshire Supreme Court won’t suspend the normal rules for judicial recusals in the…
Monday, May 4, 202605/04/2026
Business Spotlight: Easterseals NH Military & Veterans Campus
In On-Demand
Ana McKenna, Interim Program Director – Easterseals NH Military & Veterans Campus (MilitaryVeteransCampusNH.org), joins us to discuss the new and…
Monday, May 4, 202605/04/2026
The Hill’s Emily Brooks: DHS Funding Settled and King Charles’ Visit
In On-Demand
Emily Brooks from The Hill provides updates on the final DHS funding legislation, the Farm Bill, and FISA Reauthorization. Emily…
Monday, May 4, 202605/04/2026
Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais: Budget and Childcare
In On-Demand
Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais joined us for his monthly segment ‘Monday’s with the Mayor’ as the mayor provides an update…
Monday, May 4, 202605/04/2026
Pundit Walter McFarlane: Are Government Bailouts En Vogue?
In On-Demand
Policy pundit and former congressional candidate Walter McFarlane calls in to discuss his latest article, the potential bailout of Spirit…
Monday, May 4, 202605/04/2026
Dr John Lappie: The Shifting Dynamic of the ’26 Midterms
In On-Demand
Plymouth State University Professor Dr. John Lappie joins to kick off another interesting week. Dr. Lappie and The Morning Update…
Friday, May 1, 202605/01/2026
Dan Stowers: Derry American Legion-VFW Ruck March
In On-Demand
US Army Veteran, VFW-American Legion member Dan Stowers joins us to share the details of an upcoming family-oriented fundraiser, the…
Friday, May 1, 202605/01/2026
visitNH.gov: May is Here, Lots of Things to do in NH
In On-Demand
Kris Nielsen from visitNH.gov joins the Morning Update to give a comprehensive update on the top activities to do throughout…
Friday, May 1, 202605/01/2026
NH Rep. Michael Granger: NH State Inspection, Session Update, Military Service
In On-Demand
How has the NH House session progressed, and what else needs to be finished before the Summer recess? NH State…
