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, February 23, 202602/23/2026

Dr. John Lappie: Supreme Court’s Tariff Ruling

In On-Demand

What are we to make of the recent Supreme Court discussion on President Trump’s use of tariffs? What should we…

Friday, February 20, 202602/20/2026

Bill Weidacher: Winter House Market Has Been Busy, Why?

In On-Demand

Bill Weidacher from The Fine Homes Group at Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan joins us for Counter Conversations at Francour’s Restaurant.…

Friday, February 20, 202602/20/2026

Political Satirist and Substack Commentator Karl Zahn: Potomac Sewage

In On-Demand

Political Satirist and Substack Commentator Karl Zahn joins us for Counter Conversations at Francour’s Restaurant. Karl and host Jeff Chidester…

Friday, February 20, 202602/20/2026

Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais: School Budget, Auditing Process, Homelesssness

In On-Demand

Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais joins us at Francour’s Restaurant for WFEA’s Counter Conversation. During the Mayor’s visit, the Mayor discusses…

Friday, February 20, 202602/20/2026

Rep. Keith Ammon: NH House Update

In On-Demand

New Hampshire House Representative Keith Ammon joins WFEA at Francour’s Restaurant for February’s Counter Conversation to provide an update on…

Friday, February 20, 202602/20/2026

Sean Conley: Hillsborough County Meals on Wheels

In On-Demand

Sean Conley, Volunteer Coordinator for Hillsborough County Meals on Wheels, will discuss the program. An overview of how to become…

Thursday, February 19, 202602/19/2026

NH Insurance Department: Review 0f 2025 Successes and Heading into 2026

In On-Demand

A. J. Kierstead, Consumer Outreach Coordinator, joins the show to provide a review of the 2025 successes at the NH…

Thursday, February 19, 202602/19/2026

Business NH Magazine: What are the 10 Steps to Implementing AI?

In On-Demand

How should corporate leaders be looking at AI and its use in their company? How should companies introduce AI into…

Thursday, February 19, 202602/19/2026

Homeland Security Expert Lora Ries: Democrat Shutdown and Immigration Policy

In On-Demand

The Democratic Shutdown will actually do nothing to stop funding for the Border Patrol and ICE, and appears to be…

Thursday, February 19, 202602/19/2026

Media Expert Nicole Silverio: AOC Bombs in Munich

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Daily Caller News Foundation Media expert Nicole Silverio delivers her top audio/video of the week, along with her insightful commentary.…

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