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.

Friday, November 7, 202511/07/2025

Trend Acupuncture: Strengthening Your Immune System

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The sun is setting earlier, the colder weather is starting to creep in, and all of us are preparing for…

Jeff Chidester Up Against the Wall

Friday, November 7, 202511/07/2025

Jeff Chidester Friday Morning Monologue

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Jeff kicks off Friday morning with his monologue on the continued government shutdown and the ongoing misinterpretation of the 2025…

Friday, November 7, 202511/07/2025

NH State Representative Ross Berry: School Spending Oversight

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NH State Legislator Ross Berry joins us in the studio to discuss school district spending oversight and voter integrity legislation.

Friday, November 7, 202511/07/2025

Barker Expresso Martini: Famed Photographer Nigel Barker

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Famed photographer, TV personality, and entrepreneur Nigel Barker joins us in the studio to discuss (and taste) his new ‘Barker…

Friday, November 7, 202511/07/2025

Sununu challenges New Hampshire Senator to end the shutdown

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Former New Hampshire Governor and current President and CEO of Airlines for America Chris Sununu addresses some the challenge facing the airline industry as the Government shutdown continues and says Senators Shaheen and Hassan could end the shutdown today.

Thursday, November 6, 202511/06/2025

Patrice Onwuka: The Economic Impact of the Democratic Shutdown

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Patrice Onwuka, Director of the Center for Economic Opportunity, pops onto the show to discuss the economic impact of the…

Thursday, November 6, 202511/06/2025

Drew Cline: Election 2025, Social Distinct, Supreme Court on Tariffs

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Drew Cline, Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy, joins to discuss his craving for chocolate chip cookies, the 2025 election…

Thursday, November 6, 202511/06/2025

Andy Sylvia: 2025 Manchester City Election Results

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Manchester Ink Link Reporter Andy Sylvia provides an update on the preliminary results of the 2025 Manchester, NH, Election results

Thursday, November 6, 202511/06/2025

Task and Purpose: Army Dr Accused of Inappropriately Filming Female Patients

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Patty Nieberg joins us to talk about how the US Army has updated its policy to act with more urgency…

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Forge VFR Special Series – Episode One Suicide Awareness & Prevention and Supporting Veterans and First Responders for Friends and Family…

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