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.

Thursday, June 19, 202506/19/2025

Matt Mowry and Christine Carignan: Addressing NH’s Maternity Deserts

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Christine Carigan and Matt Mowry from Business NH Magazine join us in the studio and share the story of Maternity…

Thursday, June 19, 202506/19/2025

Dr. Meaghan Mobbs: America’s Handling of the Iranian – Israeli Conflict

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National security expert and West Point graduate Meaghan Mobbs, IWF Director of the Center for American Safety and Security, provides…

Thursday, June 19, 202506/19/2025

Hollie Noveletsky: Civility and Public Discourse

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Small business owner, Army Reserve Nurse, and former 1CD Candidate Hollie Noveletsky joins us to discuss the importance of maintaining…

Jeff Chidester Up Against the Wall

Wednesday, June 18, 202506/18/2025

Jeffism: MN Shooter Political Affiliations

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It took very little time, but the conversation regarding the Minnesota shooter devolved into the “party affiliation.”  Political discourse is…

Wednesday, June 18, 202506/18/2025

Eric Hui: Terracea Weather Wear

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Eric from Terracea weather wear stops by the studio to discuss Terracea’s recent appearance at The NH Outdoor Expo and…

Wednesday, June 18, 202506/18/2025

EJ Antoni: Fed Chief Jerome Powell is Driven More by Politics than Data

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Noted economist EJ Antoni, Chief Economist – Heritage, joins us to discuss his recent article – “Trump Just Keeps Winning…

Wednesday, June 18, 202506/18/2025

NH Veterans Home Profile: David Parkington, Physical Therapist

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During this interview, we chat with David Parkington, Physical & Occupational Therapy, to discuss the physical therapy needs of the…

Wednesday, June 18, 202506/18/2025

Where Does NH’s Federal Delegation Stand on Iran-Israel Conflict?

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Michael Graham from the New Hampshire Journal asked the critical question, “Where does the NH Federal Delegation stand on the…

Wednesday, June 18, 202506/18/2025

Silicon Valley Executives Join the US Army

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Patty Nieberg from Task & Purpose shares an interesting story on the US Army’s integration of executives from top Silicon…

Wednesday, June 18, 202506/18/2025

Drew Cline: Bloated Bureaucracy and Space Balls II

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Drew Cline from the Josiah Bartlett Center joins the show to provide a valuable and insightful review of NH’s budget…

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