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.

Thursday, July 3, 202507/03/2025

Jeffisim: AI Reads the 904 Page OBBB. It Didn’t Help

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Jeff had Racel, an AI reading tool, read aloud the 904-page OBBB. Jeff provides a rundown of the congressional debate…

Thursday, July 3, 202507/03/2025

A Reading of the Declaration of Independence

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Dr. Wayne Lepresne from NEC joins Host Jeff Chidester to talk about the importance of the Declaration of Independence, not…

Thursday, July 3, 202507/03/2025

Jeff Chidester: The True Meaning of Independence Day

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Jeff reflects on the meaning of Independence Day and the vital life lessons he learned about our nation’s founding from his 8th-grade…

Wednesday, July 2, 202507/02/2025

Jason Osborne: Response to CoVal Education Ruling

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NH House Majority Leader Jason Osborne joins the show to discuss the NH Supreme Court’s ConVal education funding decision. The…

Wednesday, July 2, 202507/02/2025

2026 Candidate Profile: NH CD-1 Chris Bright

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Chris Bright, Candidate for NH-CD1, joins The Morning Update Show in studio to discuss his background (West Point, US Army,…

Wednesday, July 2, 202507/02/2025

Rep. Maggie Goodlander: OBBB – Medicaid, a NH Based VA Hospital, and Congressional Powers

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How will the US House approach the Tax and Spending Bill (aka: OBBB)? Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander joins the show to…

Wednesday, July 2, 202507/02/2025

Grace Curley: Alligator Alcatraz, OBBB Passages, Aggressive Progressives

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Conservative thought leader and nationally syndicated columnist Grace Curley joins us to discuss the reactions to the Tax and Spending…

Wednesday, July 2, 202507/02/2025

Patty Nieberg: Helping Doctors to Improve Treatment for Combat Related Injuries

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How do we help military doctors gain more experience with treating combat and crisis medical issues? Reporter Patty Nieberg, from…

Wednesday, July 2, 202507/02/2025

Drew Cline: Erroneous Ruling from the NH Supreme Court – ConVal

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The NH Supreme Court recently ruled that NH is inadequate in its funding of New Hampshire K-12 schools (ConVal). Drew…

Tuesday, July 1, 202507/01/2025

Bernard Gamache: NH Made Rallé Watches

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Bernard Gamache from Rallé Watches to catch up with WFEA and host Jeff Chidester. Jeff and Benerald discuss the trends…

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