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, August 20, 202508/20/2025

Hopkinton State Fair and NH Food Bank Team Up

In On-Demand

When was the last time you went to a good, old-fashioned country fair? Could you go to one of NH’s…

Wednesday, August 20, 202508/20/2025

Wayne Saunders: Taste of the Wild and Warden Watch Videos

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Have you ever tried bear steak or a moose meat burger? Now is your chance. Retired NH Fish and Game…

Wednesday, August 20, 202508/20/2025

Rep. Rita Mattson: Urge Need for Grid Protection from Solar Weather & EMPs

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How vulnerable is our nation’s power grid to entities such as solar flares and EMP (electromagnetic pulse)? Rep. Rita Mattson…

Wednesday, August 20, 202508/20/2025

Thom Brueckner: Powell’s Obstinance is Baffling and Hurting the Economy

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National recognized financial expert Thom Brueckner, host of Retirement Intelligence with Thom Brueckner, analyzes the recent CPI numbers and Producer…

Wednesday, August 20, 202508/20/2025

Discussion: Judge Rule NH’s Spending on Special Needs Education is Inadequate

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The NH Supreme Court recently ruled that NH is underfunding educational programs for students with disabilities. Education expert Drew Cline…

Wednesday, August 20, 202508/20/2025

Bourbon With A Mission: Your Chance to Win 34 of the Finest Bourbons

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Bourbon With A Mission” Charity Raffle What if you had a chance to win over 30 bottles of the most…

Tuesday, August 19, 202508/19/2025

Amb. Carla Sands: How Trump Brought Putin to the Negotiation Table

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Former US Ambassador Carla Sands (Denmark-Greenland) shares her observations of the Trump Administration’s handling of the Russia-Ukraine diplomatic meetings and…

Tuesday, August 19, 202508/19/2025

Nate Shrader: Democratic Senate Primary Just Got Interesting

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Will there be an internal battle within the Democratic Party between the moderate and progressive wings? With the recent announcement…

Tuesday, August 19, 202508/19/2025

Damien Fisher: Clarmount Budget Woes, Who is to Blame?

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Who is to blame for the budget deficit/shortfall at the Clarmount School District? As finger-pointing intensifies amongst the school staff,…

Tuesday, August 19, 202508/19/2025

Peter Pitts: The Need for Non-profit Hospital Reform

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Heathcare expert Peter Pitts discusses his latest study on non-profit healthcare providers in Connecticut. Peter’s investigation found a lack of…

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