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, December 3, 202512/03/2025

Drew Cline: Per Student Spending, NH Tops Freedom Ranking, Calming Political Discourse

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Drew Cline joins The Morning Update to discuss two critical reports on per-student spending in New Hampshire and the state’s…

Wednesday, December 3, 202512/03/2025

Aviation Museum of NH: Santa’s Visit and Holiday Vacation Activities

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It is that time of the year again for a visit from the big guy, Santa Claus. Jeff Rapsis, Executive…

Wednesday, December 3, 202512/03/2025

HHS Report on the Harms Sex-Rejecting Procedures

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Neeraja Deshpande, Policy Analyst at Independent Women, joins The Morning Update. Neeraja discusses the recent HHS report that reinforces what…

Tuesday, December 2, 202512/02/2025

12-02-25 Tuesday Morning Monologue: $1 Billion Stolen from US Taxpayers

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The Morning Update host, Jeff Chidester, opens the show, discusses the weather, and quickly shifts into a discussion regarding the…

Tuesday, December 2, 202512/02/2025

NE Patriots Roundup: Patriots Enter the Bye Week with a Win

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WFEA – Manchester Media Group sports analysis, Pete Terrier provides a rundown of the NE Patriots’ win over the NY…

Tuesday, December 2, 202512/02/2025

Former DC Chief Steven Sund: DC Guardsmen’s Shooting – Crime in Major Cities

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What should we make of the response by the media and some politicians regarding the shooting of the National Guardsmen…

Tuesday, December 2, 202512/02/2025

Reporter Damien Fisher: Dartmouth Specialist Sued for Performing Sex-Rejecting Procedures

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Dartmouth specialist Dr. John Turco (and others) is being sued for pushing a patient into “gender-affirming (aka: sex-rejecting procedures).” Investigative…

Tuesday, December 2, 202512/02/2025

NH State Senator Dan Innis: Gov. Walz Welfare Fraud Scandal

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How well are Democrats and Republicans handling the prevailing topic of the economy and affordability? Is the breaking $1 billion…

Tuesday, December 2, 202512/02/2025

Dr. Nate Shrader: Washington Post Narco-terrorist Boats Story

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How has the White House handled the fallout from the Washington Post story on the attacks on Venezuelan narco-terrorist boats?…

Monday, December 1, 202512/01/2025

Fixing Healthcare in America: Rep. Jason Smith

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Neither the Democrats nor the Republicans have a solid message on truly fixing healthcare in the USA. The Morning Update…

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