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 21, 202511/21/2025

Counter Conversation – Purple Finch Cafe: Jeff Chidester – Kris Nielsen- Manny Emanuelli

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Jeff Chidester and  Kris Nielsen, visitNH.gov, continue their conversation at the Purple Finch Cafe about things to do throughout New…

Friday, November 21, 202511/21/2025

Counter Conversation – Purple Finch Cafe: Jeff Chidester – Kris Nielsen – Jon Eriquezzo

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We continue our Counter Conversation from the Purple Finch Cafe with Meals on Wheels Jon Eriquezzo. Kris Nielson, visitNH.gov, hops…

Friday, November 21, 202511/21/2025

Counter Conversation – Purple Finch Cafe: Bill Weideacher

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Bill Weideacher, The Fine Homes Group at Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan, joins us from our Counter Conversation at the Purple…

Thursday, November 20, 202511/20/2025

Thom Brueckner: Job’s Report, A.I. Boom, GDP Growth

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Radio host, nationally recognized financial expert, and educator, Thom Brueckner –  the host of Retirement Intelligence- joins us to discuss the…

Thursday, November 20, 202511/20/2025

E2: Forge VFR Special Series – Suicide Awareness & Prevention and Supporting

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Please listen to the first episode in this series here. Forge VFR Special Series – Episode Two Suicide Awareness &…

Thursday, November 20, 202511/20/2025

11/20/25 Morning Monologue: Congresswoman Goodlander’s Controversial Video

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Recently, a group of Congresspeople produced a video advising members of the military and intelligence services not to “follow illegal…

Thursday, November 20, 202511/20/2025

Open Enrollment: NHID Commissioner DJ Bettencourt

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Open enrollment for the Healthcare Exchange is about to commence. New Hampshire Insurance Department Commissioner DJ Bettencourt joins The Morning…

Thursday, November 20, 202511/20/2025

Reexamining America’s Healthcare System: Expert Bob Moffit

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The Government Shutdown debate opened the conversation about the stability and financial feasibility of the ACA (Affordable Care Act)/Obamacare. One of…

Thursday, November 20, 202511/20/2025

Business NH Magazine: NH’s Top 100 Private Companies

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Matt Mowry and Christine Carignan, from Business NH Magazine, join us in the studio to talk about the profiles of…

Wednesday, November 19, 202511/19/2025

Drew Cline: A Change in NH Energy Policy

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Drew Cline from the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy joins the show to discuss potential improvements to New Hampshire’s energy policy.…

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