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.

Tuesday, July 8, 202507/08/2025

Damien Fisher: Surprise Verdict in NH Murder Case

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Investigative reporter Damien Fisher talks about the recent ‘not guilty’ verdict in the trial of NH Corrections Officer Matthew Millar.…

Tuesday, July 8, 202507/08/2025

Nate Shrader: Democrats – Republicans Trying to Figure Out Messaging

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NEC Professor Dr. Nathan Shrader joins The Morning Update to walk through the political landscape after the passage and signing…

Monday, July 7, 202507/07/2025

Mayor Jay Ruais: Major Economic Impact from Recent Event

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Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais calls into the show to discuss the economic impact of a recent big-name event at the…

Monday, July 7, 202507/07/2025

John Lappie: Elon Musk Goes Rogue

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Plymouth State University Professor Dr. John Lappie joins Jeff to discuss what’s next following the passage of the Trump Administration’s…

Thursday, July 3, 202507/03/2025

NH Veterans Home: Spiritual Care with Paul DeHart

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We are joined by Paul DeHart, NHVH Chaplain, to discuss the oversight of the spiritual care. Regardless of faith, Chaplain…

Thursday, July 3, 202507/03/2025

NHVH Profiles: The Admissions Team

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We continue our series profiling the incredible team serving our veteran community at the New Hampshire Veterans’ Home. In this…

Thursday, July 3, 202507/03/2025

Navy SEALS Invade NH…For a Great Cause

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Rick Kaiser, legendary Navy SEAL Member – Author, joins us from the National Navy SEAL Museum to discuss the museum…

Thursday, July 3, 202507/03/2025

DC is Lost: Discussion on the Dysfunction in the National Capital

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Former candidate for Congress Walter McFarland joins us to discuss the direction and tone of the debate taking place in…

Thursday, July 3, 202507/03/2025

Jeffisim: AI Reads the 904 Page OBBB. It Didn’t Help

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Jeff had Racel, an AI reading tool, read aloud the 904-page OBBB. Jeff provides a rundown of the congressional debate…

Thursday, July 3, 202507/03/2025

A Reading of the Declaration of Independence

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Dr. Wayne Lepresne from NEC joins Host Jeff Chidester to talk about the importance of the Declaration of Independence, not…

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