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.

Tuesday, July 1, 202507/01/2025

Damien Fisher: Surprise Testimony at NH Corrections Murder Trial

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Victims of the NH YDC case file an additional lawsuit against the state. Why? We also review the testimony of…

Jeff Chidester Up Against the Wall

Tuesday, July 1, 202507/01/2025

Jeffism: ICEBlock Smartphone App Dangerous

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WFEA host Jeff Chidester shares the revelation that a new smartphone app, called ICEBlock, which tracks the activities of ICE…

Jeff Chidester Up Against the Wall

Tuesday, July 1, 202507/01/2025

Jeffism: No One Read the Entire 904 Page OBBB

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Jeff shares his thoughts on the 904-page OBBB, which most likely no one has read in its entirety.

Monday, June 30, 202506/30/2025

Healthcare Expert Peter Pitts: What is Really Drive Healthcare Cost?

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What is the actual reason for the rising cost of health care? Peter Pitts, President and co-founder of the Center…

Monday, June 30, 202506/30/2025

Eric Ekberg: Innovative Peer Support to Prevent Relapse

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Eric Ekberg from Granite Recovery Centers (GRC) stops by the show to discuss the impact of the Farnum Center’s closure…

Monday, June 30, 202506/30/2025

John Lappie: Will the US Senate pass President Trump’s OBBB?

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Will the US Senate pass President Trump’s OBBB? What should the public know about the recent Supreme Court rulings? Plymouth…

Friday, June 27, 202506/27/2025

Karl Zahn: NYC Mayor’s Race, Trump at NATO, DOD Classified Document

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Political satirist, comedian, and commonsense Granite Stater Karl Zahn joins the show to discuss a different perspective on Trump’s visit…

Jeff Chidester Up Against the Wall

Friday, June 27, 202506/27/2025

Jeff’s Thoughts: Hegseth’s DOD Press Conference – Sen. Shaheen’s Statement on Iran

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WFEA’s The Morning Update host Jeff Chidester talks about what ‘bothered’ him about the DOD-Secretary of Defense Heghseth’s recent press…

Friday, June 27, 202506/27/2025

Joe Sweeny: Delivering on the Contract with NH

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NH State Representative Joe Sweeney provides a wrap-up of the passage of the biennial NH State Budget and highlights some…

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Friday, June 27, 202506/27/2025

Kris Nielsen: Visiting NH State Parks

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What do you know about the NH State Parks? What activities can you do throughout the State of NH that…

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