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 7, 202511/07/2025

Sununu challenges New Hampshire Senator to end the shutdown

In On-Demand

Former New Hampshire Governor and current President and CEO of Airlines for America Chris Sununu addresses some the challenge facing the airline industry as the Government shutdown continues and says Senators Shaheen and Hassan could end the shutdown today.

Thursday, November 6, 202511/06/2025

Patrice Onwuka: The Economic Impact of the Democratic Shutdown

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Patrice Onwuka, Director of the Center for Economic Opportunity, pops onto the show to discuss the economic impact of the…

Thursday, November 6, 202511/06/2025

Drew Cline: Election 2025, Social Distinct, Supreme Court on Tariffs

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Drew Cline, Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy, joins to discuss his craving for chocolate chip cookies, the 2025 election…

Thursday, November 6, 202511/06/2025

Andy Sylvia: 2025 Manchester City Election Results

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Manchester Ink Link Reporter Andy Sylvia provides an update on the preliminary results of the 2025 Manchester, NH, Election results

Thursday, November 6, 202511/06/2025

Task and Purpose: Army Dr Accused of Inappropriately Filming Female Patients

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Patty Nieberg joins us to talk about how the US Army has updated its policy to act with more urgency…

Thursday, November 6, 202511/06/2025

E1: Forge VFR Special Series – Suicide Awareness & Prevention and Supporting

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Forge VFR Special Series – Episode One Suicide Awareness & Prevention and Supporting Veterans and First Responders for Friends and Family…

Jeff Chidester Up Against the Wall

Thursday, November 6, 202511/06/2025

Jeff’s Morning Monologue – 11/06/2024

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The Morning Update host, Jeff Chidester, opens Thursday’s show with his morning monologue, discussing more fallout from Tuesday’s elections and…

Thursday, November 6, 202511/06/2025

Business NH Magazine: Event Costs Spike

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Are you planning an event, or are you a business that accommodates corporate and social functions? The cost for organizing…

Thursday, November 6, 202511/06/2025

Mike Gonzalez: Marxism and Tuesday’s Election

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Why did so many white, single, under 29 years old, college-educated women vote for NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani? Has our country…

Thursday, November 6, 202511/06/2025

Nicole Silverio: Mamdani Rage

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Mamdani, Mamdani, Mamdani is all the rage in the news. Corporate media is openly referring to the new Mayor of…

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