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.

Friday, November 14, 202511/14/2025

Karl Zahn: Epstein Files and Failing Education System

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How serious should we take the resurgence of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal and lingering criminal pedophile investigation? The Morning Update…

Friday, November 14, 202511/14/2025

vistNH: Canadian Tourist and Promoting ‘Built in NH’

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In the past year, New Hampshire has seen fewer visitors from Canada (its top international tourist group). Is there a…

Friday, November 14, 202511/14/2025

NH Rep. Liz Barbour: Food Freedom Act

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Can we help local Granite State farmers thrive? Is there a more straightforward way for farmers to deliver safe and…

Friday, November 14, 202511/14/2025

NH Senator Rebecca Perkins-Kwoka: Childcare and Homelessness

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Homelessness has increased in NH at the same time that housing affordability is still a struggle for some Granite Staters.…

Thursday, November 13, 202511/13/2025

Harbor Care and Common Man: 22nd Annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner

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Henry Och, Harbor Care, and Shawn Brown, Common Man Restaurants, share details of the upcoming 22nd Annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner,…

Thursday, November 13, 202511/13/2025

Nicole Silverio: Fetterman versus The View, Trump-H1B-Karoline Leavitt

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Se. Fetterman appears on The View and gets a lecture from Sunny Hostin. How did he respond? President Trump irritates…

Thursday, November 13, 202511/13/2025

Mykel Barthelemy: Congressional Dysfunction and Heading Into the Midterms

In On-Demand

How much will the Schumer Shutdown play into the 2026 election? How hard did the Shutdown affect everyday citizens and…

Thursday, November 13, 202511/13/2025

Matt Mowry – Christine Carignan: Home Healthcare Crisis

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New Hampshire has the second-oldest population. Is the state ready to handle the care for older Granite Staters? Matt Mowry…

Thursday, November 13, 202511/13/2025

Richard Stern: Is it Time to Reexamine ‘Obamacare Program?’

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After 43 days of a government shutdown, what was accomplished? Did the shutdown damage our economy? Has the debate over…

Thursday, November 13, 202511/13/2025

Thom Brueckner: The 2025 Shutdown and its Aftermath

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Was the forward progress of our economy affected by the Schumer shutdown? How will the markets respond to the reopening…

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