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, September 19, 202509/19/2025

Kris Nielsen: Seven Things to Do in NH List

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Kris Nielsen from visitNH.com challenges The Morning Update team to come up with seven things to do throughout the state…

Friday, September 19, 202509/19/2025

Jodie Nazaka: What is 79-e and How Does it Help Economic Growth?

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What are some of the tools available that can help municipalities support economic development in their communities? Jodi Nazaka, Economic…

Friday, September 19, 202509/19/2025

Karl Zahn: Charlie Kirk, Jimmy Kimmel, and the American Left

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Political satirist and cultural pundit Karl Zahn joins us at Chez Vachon for a discussion on the American Left’s reaction…

Friday, September 19, 202509/19/2025

The Harbor Care – Eversource NH Veterans Stand Down Broadcast

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The Morning Update with Jeff Chidester extended its show time to broadcast from the annual NH Veterans Stand Down at…

Friday, September 19, 202509/19/2025

Bill Weideacher: How Will the Fed’s Intertest Rate Changes Affect Housing?

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Real Estate Advisor Bill Weideacher, Fine Homes Group – Keller Williams Metropolitan, joins Jeff at Chez Vachon for a discussion…

Thursday, September 18, 202509/18/2025

Roy VanGemert: What is the 23rd Annual Advanced Manufacturing and High Technology Summit

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Roy VanGemert, New Hampshire MEP (Manufacturing Extension Partnership), joins us to share the details of their upcoming 23rd Annual Advanced…

Thursday, September 18, 202509/18/2025

Chris and Scott Proulx: Granite State Comic Con 2025

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Chris and Scott Proulx join us to share all the highlights for this year’s Granite State Comic Con. This year’s…

Thursday, September 18, 202509/18/2025

DJ Bettencourt: September is Life Insurance Month

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What did you know about life insurance? Are you able to find out if a person had life insurance?? What…

Thursday, September 18, 202509/18/2025

Thom Brueckner: Finally! The Federal Reserve Acts.

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National financial expert and radio host Thom Brueckner joins the show to finally announce that Jermone Powell and the Federal…

Thursday, September 18, 202509/18/2025

Andy Sylvia: Manchester Readies for the General Election

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Reporter Andy Sylvia, Manchester Ink Link, discusses the results of the Manchester Municipal election and some of the surprising results.

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