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.
Friday, June 6, 202506/06/2025
A Special D-Day Feature: President Ronald Reagan’s D-Day Speech (Audio)
In On-Demand
We dedicate the time as a tribute to the sacrifice of the 1944 D-Day Landing by playing President Reagan’s 1984 D-Day speech at Normandy to mark the 40th Anniversary of the landing.
Friday, June 6, 202506/06/2025
Could We Have An AI President In The Future?
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Political satirists Karl Zahn and Jeff Chidester share their thoughts on the Musk-Trump battle royal, antisemitism, the dangers of AI, and what Granite Staters should be asking of 2028 presidential candidates.
Friday, June 6, 202506/06/2025
Does the NH Budget Represent NH Values?
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NH Democrat Senate Leader Rebecca Perkins-Kwoka joins us to discuss the final NH Senate budget conversation and passage of the NH Senate Budget. The good and the bad are covered. Sen. Kwoka also shares her thoughts on what both political parties need to do to talk with young voters.
Thursday, June 5, 202506/05/2025
Business NH Magazine Nonprofit of the Year: Gather and Anne Hayes
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Matt Mowry and Christine Carignan from Business NH Magazine join us as we interview Anne Hayes from Gather, the nonprofit…
Thursday, June 5, 202506/05/2025
Policy Expert Nicole Kiprilov on Musk Fallout, Antisemitism, and Immigration Enforcement
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IWF Visiting Fellow, Executive Director of the Coalition for Military Excellence, and founder of The American Border Story Nicole Kiprilov…
Thursday, June 5, 202506/05/2025
Nicole Silverio: Trump-Musk Fallout, a Tense Panel on Trans-Athletes, and Tim Walz’s Outreach to Young Males
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Daily Caller News Foundation Media Expert Nicole Silverio joins us to share three of the top audio/video clips. Stories include…
Thursday, June 5, 202506/05/2025
NH Metro News Updates with Andy Sylvia
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Reporter Andy Sylvia of Manchester Ink Link provides the final details of the city budget approval. Andy briefly discusses the…
Thursday, June 5, 202506/05/2025
NH Veterans Home Series: Volunteer Activities
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NH Veterans Home Profile: Patty Copeland and Heather Sparano As WFEA continues its series on the NH Veterans Home, we…
Thursday, June 5, 202506/05/2025
Chinese Nationals Smuggling Dangerous Biological Pathogens
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China Expert Steve Yates joins The Morning Update for a deep dive into the recent detention of two Chinese nationals…
Thursday, June 5, 202506/05/2025
Jeff’s Commentary on Senator Hassan
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WFEA’s The Morning Update, hosted by Jeff Chidester, highlights audio of NH Senator Maggie Hassan questioning legal counsel candidates-nominees for…