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.

Monday, August 11, 202508/11/2025

Dr. Ken Gray: How removing dyes from our foods help make us healthier

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Medical expert  – Holistic physician Dr. Ken Gray from VELL calls into The Morning Update to talk about the recent…

Monday, August 11, 202508/11/2025

Rep. Joe Sweeney: Frivolous Anti-DEI Lawsuit (Audio)

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NH Deputy House Majority Leader and Representative Joe Sweeney and Host Jeff Chidester discuss a recently filed lawsuit against an…

Monday, August 11, 202508/11/2025

Emily Brooks: How are members of Congress handling the conversation about DC control and redistricting? (Audio)

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How are members of Congress handling the conversation about DC control and redistricting? The Hill’s Emily Brooks joins us to…

Monday, August 11, 202508/11/2025

Tom Raffio: Successful Medicaid and Veteran Assistance Outreach

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Tom Raffio, President – CEO of Northeast Delta Dental, joins The Morning Update to discuss their massively successful outreach programs…

Monday, August 11, 202508/11/2025

John Lappie: Trump – Putin Meeting Preview (Audio)

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Plymouth State University, Dr.John Lappie, and The Morning Update Host Jeff Chidester discuss the push across the nation to ‘redistrict…

Friday, August 8, 202508/08/2025

The importance of Meals on Wheels of Hillsborough County and its impact on the community.

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Guest host Nate Shrader chats MOW’s Director of Development Zach Paone on how they’re continuing to help folks across the county, and how those looking to help the organization continue to thrive

Friday, August 8, 202508/08/2025

Kwoka talks the Peace Corp, the State Legislator and the impacts of tariffs

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Senator Rebecca Perkin-Kwoka chats with guest host Nate Shrader on recent activity in the New Hampshire Legislator, along with her time in the Peace Corp and changes to the Medicaid Reimbursement rates.

Friday, August 8, 202508/08/2025

Grill offers advice to those heading out on the campaign trail

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Guest host Nate Shrader talks with State Rep. Jessica Grill about her second term, the upcoming Municipal election and what advice she has for those planning to run for elected office.

Friday, August 8, 202508/08/2025

Life in New Hampshire- How to experience variety within proximity.

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Kris from VisitNH talks about great ways to spend your weekend across the Granite State.

Friday, August 8, 202508/08/2025

Finally, something people are agreeing about…

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Guest host Nate Shrader from New England College talks with Dr. Jeffery O’Leary History Professor at Mitchell College in Connecticut about the growing demand for the Epstein Files and the growing consensus for their release which continues to cross party lines. And changes at the White House that could have historical impact.

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