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.
Wednesday, June 18, 202506/18/2025
Drew Cline: Bloated Bureaucracy and Space Balls II
In On-Demand
Drew Cline from the Josiah Bartlett Center joins the show to provide a valuable and insightful review of NH’s budget…
Wednesday, June 18, 202506/18/2025
Thom Brueckner: Markets React to Geopolitical Concerns and Fed Inaction
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Financial policy expert and radio host Thom Brueckner joins the show to discuss whether Fed Chair Jerome Powell will continue…
Tuesday, June 17, 202506/17/2025
Immunity Deal Struck in DOC Murder Case
In On-Demand
Award-winning investigative journalist Damien Fisher joins us to provide an update on an upcoming NH murder trial involving the NH…
Tuesday, June 17, 202506/17/2025
Music at the Movies Concert
In On-Demand
Scott Spradling, lead singer for the Scott Spradling musical groups, fills us in on their upcoming show at the Rex…
Tuesday, June 17, 202506/17/2025
Senator Dan Innis: Discussion on the Iran-Israeli Conflict
In On-Demand
NH State Senator Dan Innis joins us to provide an update on the final stages of the completed NH Budget.…
Tuesday, June 17, 202506/17/2025
Dr. Nate Shrader: Americans Aligned on Key Foreign Policy Issues
In On-Demand
NEC Professor Dr. Nathan Shrader joins the show to discuss ‘civil discourse,’ sharing a recent Harris Poll that indicates Americans…
Monday, June 16, 202506/16/2025
A Grand New Tradition Coming to Lake Winnisquam
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Ed and Patty Rocco join us to discuss the opening of a new luxury hotel, The Lake Estate on Lake…
Monday, June 16, 202506/16/2025
NH Sending a Trade Mission to Canada
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Former Keene Mayor, small business entrepreneur, and policy expert George Hansel joins us to discuss Gov. Ayotte’s announced trade mission…
Monday, June 16, 202506/16/2025
What is Driving Violent Political Rhetoric?
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Dr. John Lappie and WFEA host Jeff Chidester discuss the aftermath of the recent shooting of Minnesota State legislators. What…
Friday, June 13, 202506/13/2025
visitNH: World Famous Sand Sculptures and Pollyanna Celebration Day
In On-Demand
Kris Nielsen from visitNH.gov talks the world-famous Hampton Beach Sand Sculpture Contest, Motorcycle Week. Pollyanna Celebration Day in Littleton and other events happening around NH.
