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.

Tuesday, April 14, 202604/14/2026

Sean Kennedy: What Does Tax Day Mean for Tips and Overtime?

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April 15, 2026, is Tax Day, and many Americans will see more in their wallets thanks to the 2025 passage…

Monday, April 13, 202604/13/2026

All Care Medical: A Patient-Centric Approach to Primary Care

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Soaring costs and a healthcare industry growing ever more connected with its patients.  Dr. Azar Korbey, along with his team…

Monday, April 13, 202604/13/2026

Crissy Kantor: Budget, School Curriculum, Small Business Concerns, & Constituent Services

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Manchester Alderman Crissy  Kantor joins us in the studio to dicuess constituent services, a growing Manchester, small business concerns, school…

Monday, April 13, 202604/13/2026

Tom Raffio: Oral Healthcare Outreach, Community Support Through Various Road races

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Our friend Tom Raffio from Northeast Delta Dental joins us to discuss the very important oral healthcare program for struggling…

Monday, April 13, 202604/13/2026

The Hill’s Emily Brooks: Congress Returns to DC with a Full Plate Awaiting Them

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The Hill’s Emily Brooks joins us to discuss House members’ return to DC from the Easter break. They have a…

Monday, April 13, 202604/13/2026

Dr. John Lappie: Iran Blockade, Hungry Election, & Jefferson’s Birthday

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Plymouth State University Professor Dr. John Lappie joins us to discuss the failure of the 21-hour peace treaty marathon between…

Friday, April 10, 202604/10/2026

Political Satirist Karl Zahn: Online Influencer Take a Strange Turn

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Regular guest Karl Zahn, political satirist and Substack commentator, joins Jeff Chidester to dicuess the sudden, odd behavior of Tucker Carlson,…

Friday, April 10, 202604/10/2026

visitNH.gov: Granite State Ambassador Program

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Kris Nielsen from visitNH.gov introduces us to the Granite State Ambassador program (GSA). Kris introduces us to Kelly Bryer, Executive…

Friday, April 10, 202604/10/2026

NH Fisher Cats’ Taylor Fisher: The Boys of NH Summer Are Back

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The Boys of Summer are back, and we open up the mics to Andrew and Taylor from the New Hampshire…

Friday, April 10, 202604/10/2026

Rep John Janigian: CACR 12 Debate on April 15

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New Hampshire State Rep. John Janigian joins us to discuss a major public session next week, on April 15, to…

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