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, December 1, 202512/01/2025

Eric Hui: Black Friday Deals from Terracea

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Eric Hui from Terracea high-performance outerwear joins us to talk about upcoming activities and the holiday discount deals Terracea is…

Monday, December 1, 202512/01/2025

11-24-25 Wednesday Morning Monologue: FBI Investigation into Congressmen

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The Morning Update host Jeff Chidester starts the show discussing the news leading up to Thanksgiving and the potential FBI…

Monday, December 1, 202512/01/2025

IWF’s Gabriella Hoffman: Gas Prices Dropping – EU Buyng USA Gas

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Gabriella Hoffman, Director of the Independent Women’s Center for Energy and Conservation, joins The Morning Update to discuss falling gas…

Monday, December 1, 202512/01/2025

Task & Purpose: Daily Check Ins on Army Personnel

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Reporter Patty Nieberg, Task & Purpose, joins us to discuss the Army’s initiative for daily check-ins for each soldier in…

Monday, December 1, 202512/01/2025

NH Should Fight to Reclaim the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

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For centuries, it was understood that the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard was part of New Hampshire. However, somewhere in time, New…

Monday, December 1, 202512/01/2025

Gather: New Food Pantry, Holiday Helping Hand

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The team at Gather, and many area food pantries, are rethinking how they dilivery their services to the community. We…

Jeff Chidester Up Against the Wall

Tuesday, November 25, 202511/25/2025

11-24-25 Tuesday Morning Monologue: Thanksgiving Speech Code

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The Morning Update host Jeff Chidester talks about our inability to have civil conversations about politics and other sensitive issues,…

Tuesday, November 25, 202511/25/2025

Policy Expert Mark Vargas: Changes to the Federal Department of Education

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Currently, the Trump Administration is making changes to the Federal Department of Education (DOE). How will those changes affect the…

Tuesday, November 25, 202511/25/2025

Damien Fisher: Goodlander Bomb Threat and Student Stalking Teacher

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Investigative reporter Damien Fisher joins us to talk about his story on the bomb threat against the officer of Congresswoman…

Tuesday, November 25, 202511/25/2025

Ambassador Scott Brown: Positive Movement in the Recent Polls

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Former US Ambassador and Senator Scott Brown calls into The Morning Update to talk about the recent New Hampshire 2026…

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