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, September 23, 202609/23/2026
SR1 Equipment Celebrates Best of the 603 Gold Win & Launches Tractor Giveaway
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Tony DiBenedetto of SR1 Equipment stopped by the studio to join The Morning Update host Jeff Chidester following SR1’s recognition…
Wednesday, September 23, 202609/23/2026
Kitchen Table Economics & Common-Sense Solutions: Joel Griffith Unpacks AAF’s “Affordability 101”
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WFEA host Jeff Chidester welcomes financial analyst, Senior Fellow, and Domestic Policy Expert Joel Griffith to The Morning Brief. A…
Wednesday, September 23, 202609/23/2026
Greenland, UN Speeches, and Data Center Strain: Gabriella Hoffman Joins The Morning Update
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WFEA listeners are in for a fast-paced policy roundup as host Jeff Chidester welcomes Gabriella Hoffman, Director of the Center…
Wednesday, September 23, 202609/23/2026
Chris Pappas’ Red Flags & Maura Healey’s Door-to-Door Nanny Brigade: Steve MacDonald on WFEA
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During this segment WFEA offers some hard-hitting commentary and unfiltered political satire as WFEA host Jeff Chidester is joined by Steve…
Wednesday, September 23, 202609/23/2026
Property Taxes, Pop Stars, and Political Posturing: Drew Cline Unpacks the Chaos with Jeff Chidester
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It’s a loaded phone interview on WFEA’s The Morning Brief, as host Jeff Chidester connects with policy expert Drew Cline,…
Wednesday, September 23, 202609/23/2026
Hide-and-Seek Candidates, UN Drama, and 2028 Fever: The Hump Day Morning Brief with Jeff Chidester
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Grab your coffee and brace yourselves, folks—it’s Hump Day, and WFEA host Jeff Chidester is kicking off the broadcast with…
Tuesday, September 22, 202609/22/2026
Live from the SWAM Summit: News, Analysis, and Veteran Support at Service Credit Union
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Live from the SWAM Summit! The Morning Update broadcast live from the SWAM (Swim With A Mission) Veterans Service Organization…
Monday, September 21, 202609/21/2026
Robots, Foreign Relations, and Bill Maher? Jeff Chidester Fires Up Your Monday
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Grab your coffee and brace yourself—host Jeff Chidester is kicking off a brand-new week on The Morning Update by diving…
Monday, September 21, 202609/21/2026
Strengthening NH Manufacturing: Brian Knapp Previews the 24th Annual Advanced Manufacturing Summit
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WFEA host Jeff Chidester welcomes Brian Knapp, Manufacturing Sector Partnership Advisor at the New Hampshire Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NHMEP), to…
Monday, September 21, 202609/21/2026
The Promise & Peril of AI: Nationally Recognized Expert Annie Chestnut Tutor Joins Jeff Chidester
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WFEA host Jeff Chidester sits down with nationally recognized technology and AI policy expert Annie Chestnut Tutor to break down…
