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, November 13, 202511/13/2025

Richard Stern: Is it Time to Reexamine ‘Obamacare Program?’

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After 43 days of a government shutdown, what was accomplished? Did the shutdown damage our economy? Has the debate over…

Thursday, November 13, 202511/13/2025

Thom Brueckner: The 2025 Shutdown and its Aftermath

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Was the forward progress of our economy affected by the Schumer shutdown? How will the markets respond to the reopening…

Jeff Chidester Up Against the Wall

Thursday, November 13, 202511/13/2025

11/13/25 Morning Monologue: Shutdown Aftermath and the Epstein Scandal

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The Morning Update Host Jeff Chidester discusses the end of the 2025 Shutdown, what is next, and the aftermath. Jeff…

Thursday, November 13, 202511/13/2025

AFP Action Endorses in the NH US Senate Race

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Sarach Scott, AFP-NH Deputy State Director, joins us to discuss ATP Action’s endorsement of John E. Sununu for US Senate…

Wednesday, November 12, 202511/12/2025

CSF- NH: Helping Support Student’s Education Journey

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How do the families navigate the right educational journey for their child? How does a blended, hybrid education model benefit…

Wednesday, November 12, 202511/12/2025

Patty Neiberg: PTSD Drug Cancer Concern

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Patty Nieberg, Task & Purpose, shares the news that some batches of Prazosin, which VA doctors often prescribe to treat PTSD…

Wednesday, November 12, 202511/12/2025

NH Banker Association: NH Banks Helping the Community

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Kristy Merrill, President of the NH Bankers Association, and Merrimack County Savings Bank’s Kathy Powers, their Branch & Business Development Manager…

Wednesday, November 12, 202511/12/2025

Drew Cline: Tariff Rebates, Shutdown Pains, Drug Overdoses Down

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Recent good news indicates that drug overdose deaths are down in NH. Why? President Trump is promising a $2000.00 ‘tariff…

Tuesday, November 11, 202511/11/2025

AARP -WFEA NH Veterans’ Home Broadcast: Hour Three

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AARP and WFEA hosted a special live broadcast from the NH Veterans Home in Tilton, NH.  The broadcast was co-hosted…

Tuesday, November 11, 202511/11/2025

AARP -WFEA NH Veterans’ Home Broadcast: Hour Two

In On-Demand

AARP-NH and WFEA hosted a special live broadcast from the NH Veterans Home in Tilton, NH.  The broadcast was co-hosted…

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