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, April 20, 202604/20/2026

Dr. John Lappie: FISA Battle, Justice Thomas’ Recent Speech, Iran Ceasefire

In On-Demand

Dr. John Lappie, Professor – Plymouth State University, joins us to discuss the recent Congressional ‘fight’ to renew the FISA…

Friday, April 17, 202604/17/2026

Sen.Victoria Sullivan and Rep.Lisa Mazur: Live at MoeJoe’s

In On-Demand

Dubbed the ‘Dynamic Duo’ by one of our great listeners. We are joined at MoeJoe’s for our Counter Conversation with…

Friday, April 17, 202604/17/2026

Control Chaos: Mayor Jay Ruais, Kris Neilsen, Ashley Kitchell, Sherman Packard and Karl Zahn

In On-Demand

Proving that the WFEA’s Counter Conversations is indeed controlled chaos, as we were joined by a rotating cast of guests…

Friday, April 17, 202604/17/2026

Bill Weidacher and Sean Conley: Live from MoeJoe’s

In On-Demand

Our friend Bill Weidacher, from The Fine Homes Group at Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan (the sponsor of our monthly Counter…

Friday, April 17, 202604/17/2026

Dr. Nate Shrader: Live from MoeJoe’s

In On-Demand

Dr. Shrader, New England College Professor, joins us at MoeJoe’s as we dicuess millionaires running for NH offices, a disconnect…

Thursday, April 16, 202604/16/2026

Business NH Magazine: NH Transportation Edition

In On-Demand

Matt Mowry and Christine Carignan join us to discuss one of Business NH Magazine‘s primary articles this month on the state…

Thursday, April 16, 202604/16/2026

NH Department of Insurance: Efforts to Lower Auto Insurance Cost

In On-Demand

Christian Citarella, Chief Property and Casualty Actuary – New Hampshire Insurance Department, joins us to discuss ways the New Hampshire…

Thursday, April 16, 202604/16/2026

Rep. Sam Farrington: Opposing an Income Tax and Defending 2A

In On-Demand

New Hampshire State Representative Sam Farrington joins us in the studio to provide a first-hand account of the recent CACR…

Thursday, April 16, 202604/16/2026

Author – Historian Tara Ross: We Created a Country

In On-Demand

How can we help younger readers learn about the founding of our country? Are there books geared towards young readers…

Thursday, April 16, 202604/16/2026

Foreign Policy Expert Andrew Harding: The Iran – China Connection Intensifies

In On-Demand

Recently, it was reported that China has delivered weapons to Iran.  China received at least 15% of its oil from…

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