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.
Friday, May 23, 202505/23/2025
Poppies and the programs of the American Legion Sweeny Post # 2
In On-Demand
Mary Kaye, Auxiliary President for the American Legion Sweeney Post 2, joins us to talk about the significance of the poppies during Memorial Day. Mary Kaye shares the many programs they sponsor that focus on civics education for young adults.
Friday, May 23, 202505/23/2025
Gov. Ayotte discusses Sanctuary City Ban, the ‘bell-to-bell’ cell phone bill and Memorial Day in the Granite State.
In On-Demand
NH Governor Ayotte discusses the recently signed Sanctuary City Ban, the law enforcement immigration cooperation bill, and the ‘bell-to-bell’ cell phone bill. She also offers her thoughts on Memorial Day and reminds us of the New Hampshire Memorial Day observance on May 30.
Friday, May 23, 202505/23/2025
Lesperance talks Military history and New England College’s growth.
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Dr. Wayne Lesperance, president of New England College, shares the college’s military history. Dr. Lesperance talks about the growth of sports programs and the increased enrollment of athlete scholars. Dr. Lesperance also reflected on the history and evolution of Memorial Day.
Friday, May 23, 202505/23/2025
Kitchell on how Liberty House is going above and beyond for Vets and their families.
In On-Demand
Ashley Kitchell, newly appointed director at Liberty House Transitional Home for Veterans, joins us to discuss how veterans in need can utilize the food and clothes pantry regardless of whether they are residents. Ashley also shared the upcoming Luau fundraising event for September.
Friday, May 23, 202505/23/2025
The challenges facing New Hampshire Lawmakers working on the state budget.
In On-Demand
NH Senator Rebecca Perkins-Kwoka discusses the significant gaps in the current NH budget bill that the senator believes will adversely affect NH citizens.
Friday, May 23, 202505/23/2025
How Harbor Care is leading the way to help vets in need.
In On-Demand
We are broadcasting live from the American Legion Sweeney Post 2 thanks to Easter Seals—Franklin Campus, AARP, and New England College sponsorship. Katie Tovar Paciulan, who manages Harbor Care’s support services, her role helping veterans. Katie discusses Harbor Care’s services and how they work with other agencies to ensure our veterans receive proper help.
Thursday, May 22, 202505/22/2025
WFEA’s Monthly Roundtable: The Effect of NH Hospital Consolidations.
In On-Demand
This month, we are joined by a stellar panel of experts from the Better Solutions for Healthcare Coalition. We discussed the need to reshape the NH-national narrative surrounding healthcare, how to raise awareness of the driving forces behind out-of-control healthcare costs and access, and how we need to influence legislatures to support market-based solutions.
Thursday, May 22, 202505/22/2025
Green IRA Subsidies Don’t Save Money or Great Jobs.
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Gabriella Hoffman from IWF discusses how the recently introduced Trump Tax packages address energy and ineffective green initiatives. Gabriella Hoffman also offers her expertise on the positive news for NH regarding LNG access.
Thursday, May 22, 202505/22/2025
Who is the Business NH Magazine Business Leader of the Year?
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We are joined in the studio by Matt Mowry from Business NH Magazine. This week, we chat with Business NH Magazine’s Business Leader of the Year, John Stebbin, Procon. We discuss Procon’s community outreach, company growth, and their support for “bring back the trades.”
Thursday, May 22, 202505/22/2025
The View attacks the media, SOS Rubio defends himself, and Trump’s Health.
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Media expert Nicole Silverio, Daily Caller News Foundation, shares audio clips of the week’s top political current events. This week, the host of The View complains about the media coverage of Biden’s health, SOS Marco Rubio pushes back on Sen. Van Hollen, and White House Press Secretary Karolyn Leavitt comments on the Biden health scandal.
