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, November 5, 202511/05/2025

NH Orthopedics: Patient Focused Care Comes to Londonderry

Dr  Robert J. Heaps, MD, joins us in the WFEA studio to talk about nationally recognized New Hampshire Orthopedics (NHOC).…

Wednesday, November 5, 202511/05/2025

AARP and Veterans Resources and Support

In On-Demand

Christina Fitzpatrick from AARP – NH joins us to discuss the support and resource tools available through AARP to help…

Tuesday, November 4, 202511/04/2025

Policy Expert David Bossie: The Artic Frost Scandal, The Democrat Shutdown, 2025 Implications

Many in the corporate media have ignored the Arctic Frost Scandal. Policy Expert David Bossie, Citizens United, shares that his…

Tuesday, November 4, 202511/04/2025

Dr Shrader: The Death of VP Cheney, Impact of Municipal Elections, Cuomo Endorsed by Trump

Professor Nathan Shrader joins The Morning Update just as the news was breaking of the death of former VP Dick…

Tuesday, November 4, 202511/04/2025

NH Gov. Ayotte: Location of Mobile Food Stations

NH Governor Kelly Ayotte calls into The Morning Update to discuss the State’s plan to assist Granite Staters who will…

Jeff Chidester Up Against the Wall

Tuesday, November 4, 202511/04/2025

11/4/25 Morning Monologue: Shutdown Lunacy and Fixing Obamacare

Jeff Chidester, Host – The Morning Update, discusses the lunacy of the most extended Shutdown in Congressional history, the flaw…

Tuesday, November 4, 202511/04/2025

Dr. John Lappie: 2025 Election Preview

Election Day 2025 focuses on municipal elections and two gubernatorial races (NJ and VA). How much should we read into…

Monday, November 3, 202511/03/2025

Richard Girard: Write In Candidate for Manchester Mayor

In On-Demand

What are some of the top policy issues facing Manchester voters? Are the topics being addressed by the current group…

Friday, October 31, 202510/31/2025

Your Next Vaction…Ireland!

In On-Demand

Stunning landscapes, charming towns, warm hospitality, unique traditions, delicious cuisine, rich history, culture, myths, and legends….all could be part of…

Friday, October 31, 202510/31/2025

NH Business Collects Food for the NH Food Bank

In On-Demand

Small business owner and veteran Hollie Novelensky calls into the show to let our listeners know that Novel Iron Works…

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