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, October 7, 202510/07/2025

Damien Fisher: AG Report: Nashua’s Nongfu Spring Deal

In On-Demand

Investigative Report Damien Fisher joins the show to discuss the recent release of the AG report on the Nashua’s Nongfu…

Tuesday, October 7, 202510/07/2025

Jeff Chidester and Pam Bondi: Feisty Senate Appearance

In On-Demand

Was US Attorney General Pam Bondi out of line in her recent appearance in front of the US Senate? AG…

Tuesday, October 7, 202510/07/2025

Sen. Dan Innis: Shutdownpoloza, NH Fall Legislation Docket

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With close to a 1000 bills offered in Concord, what might the legislation focus on for the remainder of the…

Tuesday, October 7, 202510/07/2025

Granite Recovery Centers: Nursing Care Team

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How does Granite Recovery Center (GRC) ensure that the needs of all its patients are met? Eric Ekberg and Director…

Monday, October 6, 202510/06/2025

Mayor Jay Ruais: Loitering Law, School Funding, and Veterans’ Homelessness

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Mayor Jay Ruais joins us to get his reaction on a recent ACLU filing regarding the recently enacted loitering law.…

Monday, October 6, 202510/06/2025

Candidate Scott Brown: The Shutdown, Military, and Isreal

In On-Demand

Candidate Scott Brown calls into the show to discuss the inability of Washington to pass a simple, clean CR. We…

Monday, October 6, 202510/06/2025

Emily Brooks: House Out of Session During Shutdown

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With the start of the second week of the shutdown, where is the house? The Hill’s Emily Brooks explains the…

Sunday, October 5, 202510/05/2025

Jeff Chidester: Shutdown, Goat Fugitive, NH – MRI Haven?

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Host Jeff Chidester goes after an incompetent Congress over the shutdown, and asks who is to blame. Jeff comments on…

Friday, October 3, 202510/03/2025

Preston Brashers: Shutdown is a Self Imposed Wound for the Democrats

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What is the consensus regarding the cause and possible outcome of the government shutdown? Fiscal policy expert Preston Brasher, from…

Friday, October 3, 202510/03/2025

Nicole Silverio: JD on the Shutdown, Schumer Changes His Tune, Speed Dating with Mamdani

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How does VP Vance view the shutdown? What did Sen. Schumer say about shutdowns in the past, and are they…

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