The WFEA Morning Update
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.
Monday, January 5, 202601/05/2026
Mayor Jay Ruais: Inauguration and 2026 Policy Discussions
In On-Demand
Manchester, NH Mayor Jay Ruais joins The Morning Update to discuss his 2nd Inauguration and the policy points he will…
Monday, January 5, 202601/05/2026
NH Archivist Ashley Miller: Celebrating NH’s 250th Anniversary
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On January 5, 1776, the Colony of New Hampshire broke free from British rule, and in doing so, delivered the…
Wednesday, December 31, 202512/31/2025
Aviation Museum of NH: How Do You Land a Plane on a Frozen Lake
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Who in their right mind would want to land a plane on a frozen lake? What other hidden gems about…
Wednesday, December 31, 202512/31/2025
Drew Cline: Top NH Stories of 2025 and Pecan Pie Outrage
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Drew Cline hops onto the last show of 2025 to discuss what he believes were the top stories of the…
Wednesday, December 31, 202512/31/2025
Paul Steinhauser: Gerrymandering, FITN, 2026 Midterms
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Fox News Contributor Paul Steinhauser joins us to discuss his recent appearance on CSPAN’s Washington Journal to talk/answer callers’ questions…
Wednesday, December 31, 202512/31/2025
Gabriella Hoffman: Refocusing NH and USA Energy Policy
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Energy policy expert Gabriella Hoffman explains why suspending offshore wind turbine projects is actually environmentally AND economically sound. Gabriella also…
Wednesday, December 31, 202512/31/2025
US Senate Candidate Scott Brown: AI Policy, Medicaid Scandal
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US Senatorial Candidate Scott Brown joins us to discuss AI policy in the Senate, the Medicaid Fraud in Minnesota, Massachusetts,…
Tuesday, December 30, 202512/30/2025
Policy Expert Mark Vargas: Medicaid – Welfare Fraud and the Crisis in Venezuela
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Foreign and domestic policy expert Mark Vargas joins us to discuss the Iran and Venezuelan crises, explains the differences between…
Tuesday, December 30, 202512/30/2025
Kiersten Pels: Who has the Upper Hand on the Topic of AFFORDABILITY?
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Policy analyst and communication expert Kiersten Pels joins us to break down the anti-affordability policies from the Biden administration that…
Tuesday, December 30, 202512/30/2025
Michael Graham: 1st NH Congressional Candidate Misstep
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Recently, a 1st NH CD Candidate released a ‘campaign video‘ that received negative feedback throughout the state. Michael Graham, New…
