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.

Wednesday, June 10, 202606/10/2026

NH Banker Association: Safeguard Against Fraud and Cybercrime

In On-Demand

Guest Ryan Hale, VP of Government Relations, and Greg Doolittle, VP of Audit, BSA & Compliance Officer at Walden Mutual…

Wednesday, June 10, 202606/10/2026

Task & Purpose: Death Penalty in the Military

In On-Demand

Senior reporter Patty Nieberg, Task & Purpose, joins host Jeff Chidester to discuss how the US Military approaches the topic…

Wednesday, June 10, 202606/10/2026

Economic Expert Patrice Onwuka: War In Iran & Our Wallets

In On-Demand

Economic expert Patrice Onwuka, Independent Woman, hops on the air with host Jeff Chidester to discuss the effects of the…

Wednesday, June 10, 202606/10/2026

Drew Cline: A Misguided Press, Manchester Tax Cap, Historian Gordon Wood

In On-Demand

Drew Cline, Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy, hops on WFEA’s The Morning Update and starts a robust discussion on…

Wednesday, June 10, 202606/10/2026

Immigration Expert Simon Hankinson: The World Is Telling Us We Need To Change

In On-Demand

As the United States of America continues to debate immigration policy, the rest of the world is coming to the…

Tuesday, June 9, 202606/09/2026

Reporter Damien Fisher: Continued Shenanigans at the NH Dept of Corrections

In On-Demand

After her controversial nomination to become the Department of Corrections assistant commissioner failed to gain support from the Executive Council,…

Tuesday, June 9, 202606/09/2026

NH House Speaker Pro Tem Jim Kofalt: Family Policy Bills, School Budget Transparency, and Small Business Relief

In On-Demand

The NH House and Senate complete this portion of the session and move to a brief recess before the fall.…

Tuesday, June 9, 202606/09/2026

Local Policy Expert Richard Girard: Will Manchester Override the Tax Cap?

In On-Demand

The citizens of Manchester are facing the potential of a budget that, if supported, could override the taxpayer-approved tax cap.…

Tuesday, June 9, 202606/09/2026

CHaD Football Game – June 26th

In On-Demand

“The NH East-West All-Star Football Game supports such a great cause. We are all honored to be involved with raising…

Tuesday, June 9, 202606/09/2026

NH State Senator Dan Innis: Candidate Character, Economic Trends, and Election Integrity

In On-Demand

What do voters look for in a candidate? The US Senate Race in Maine has received national attention and is…

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