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.

Thursday, October 16, 202510/16/2025

Commissioner DJ Bettencourt: GAP and Umbrella Coverage Concerns

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NH Insurance Department Commissioner DJ Bettencourt joins The Morning Update to talk about to discuss the importance of Cyber liability…

Thursday, October 16, 202510/16/2025

Supreme Court: The Voting Rights Case

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The Supreme Court recently heard  a case from Louisiana that may have a national impact, including in NH, on the…

Thursday, October 16, 202510/16/2025

Dr. Nan Hayworth; Shutdownand What’s Next

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As the Shutdown drags past its third week what continues to be the impasse and is there any end in…

Thursday, October 16, 202510/16/2025

Business NH Magazine: The State of Nursing in NH

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How is NH handling the nursing and medical professionals shortage? Are the organizations and policies that are helping with improving…

Jeff Chidester Up Against the Wall

Wednesday, October 15, 202510/15/2025

Jeff Chidester: Claremont Chaos, NH State Police Delivery Service, Search Trends

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The Morning Show host Jeff Chidester provides commentary on current events such as the Claremont School District’s continued woes, asking…

Wednesday, October 15, 202510/15/2025

Comedian Juston McKinney: On the Bright Side

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Comedian Juston McKinney hops into the WFEA studio to discuss his upcoming shows and how he puts together his as…

Wednesday, October 15, 202510/15/2025

Dr. Nate Shrader: NH 1st CD is Getting Crowded

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New England College Professor Dr. Nathan Shrader and host Jeff Chidester discuss the rollout of the Hamas-Israel Treaty, the announcement…

Wednesday, October 15, 202510/15/2025

Patrice Onwuka: The Shutdown is Hurting Real People

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What is the impact of the Shutdown on ‘real people?’ What federal agencies are being impacted by the current state…

Wednesday, October 15, 202510/15/2025

Walter McFarlane: The Cost and Focus in Running for Office

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Former congressional candidate and policy analyst Walter McFarlane calls into discuess the 2026 election and the government shutdown.

Wednesday, October 15, 202510/15/2025

1st CD Candidate Anthony DiLorenzo

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Newly announced 1st CD Candidate Anthony DiLorenzo joins us to discuss his background, the issues his campaign will focus on,…

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