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 29, 202512/29/2025

NE Patriots Roundup: Patriots Win The AFC East

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WFEA and Manchester Media Group’s Sports Analysis Pete Tarrier discusses the Patriots’ trouncing of the New York Jets and the…

Monday, December 29, 202512/29/2025

Policy Expert Meaghan Mobbs: The USA Handling of the Ukraine-Russian War

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President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy recently met to discuss the blueprints of an eventual peace treaty with Russia. West…

Monday, December 29, 202512/29/2025

Fallon’s Furniture and NH Foodbank

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We were joined in the studio by Jenna Gilmet, Fallon’s Furniture – Manchester and La-Z-Boy of New Hampshire, and Elsy…

Wednesday, December 24, 202512/24/2025

Patty Nieberg: Grotesques Conditions for our Troops at the Southern Border

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What types of conditions are our National Guard troops experiencing on the Southern Border? Task & Purpose journalist Patty Nieberg…

Wednesday, December 24, 202512/24/2025

Political Satirist Karl Zahn: Ignoring Inner-City Violent Crimes

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Political satirist and Substack commentator Karl Zahn joins us to discuss the rash of senseless violent crimes across America. What…

Wednesday, December 24, 202512/24/2025

Drew Cline: Fighting for the First Amendment in New Hampshire

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The First District of the Federal Court of Appeals ruled in favor of a couple suing the City of Nashua…

Wednesday, December 24, 202512/24/2025

Policy Expert Carrie Lukas: Focus on Legislation to Strengthen Edlerly Care

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New Hampshire is reported to be the second-oldest state in the nation (average median age).  Housing, child care, and caring…

Tuesday, December 23, 202512/23/2025

Damien Fisher: Lucas Ponzi Scheme, Dartmouth Trans Controversy, TASER Mishap

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Reporter Damien Fisher broke several key stories over the past few days. We discuss the shocking news that prominent New…

Tuesday, December 23, 202512/23/2025

Energy Expert Daniel Turner : Offshore Wind Turbine Projects Cancelled

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The Trump Administration recently announced it was cancelling all offshore wind turbine projects. NY Governor Hochul also announced that natural…

Tuesday, December 23, 202512/23/2025

Jeff’s Tuesday Morning Monologue (122325): Hannah Duston, Die Hard, Venezuela

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The Morning Update host, Jeff Chidester, launches into a discussion about the legacy of Hannah Duston and why the celebration…

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