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, September 18, 202509/18/2025

Cully Stimson: Blue City War Zones

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The success of increased law enforcement in Washington DC is being hampered by ineffective laws created and enforced by the…

Thursday, September 18, 202509/18/2025

Nicole Silverio: An Assassin in Love Killed Charlie Kirk

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What was the motive behind the killing of Charlie Kirk? Was it mental illness fueled by violent rhetoric? Was it…

Wednesday, September 17, 202509/17/2025

NH Bankers Association: Finacial Literacy and Planning for College

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We are joined by  Christiana Thornton, Granite Edvance, and  David Forman, Ledyard Bank, who join us for a conversation on…

Wednesday, September 17, 202509/17/2025

Drew Cline: Happy Constitution Day

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September 17th is set aside every year to celebrate the signing of the US Constitution. Drew Clline, Josiah Bartlett Center…

Wednesday, September 17, 202509/17/2025

Bob Coates: NH Veteran Stand Down Event

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What is the NH Veteran Stand Down event? How is Eversource part of the NH Veteran Stand Down? What is…

Wednesday, September 17, 202509/17/2025

Patty Nieberg: New US Army Grooming Standards

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What is behind the recent announcements that the US Army is updating its grooming standards for its members? Patty Nieberg, Senior…

Wednesday, September 17, 202509/17/2025

Neeraja Deshpande: IWF Sounds Alarm on Historically Low NAEP Scores

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How should local government and schools respond to the recent release of the poor NAEP scores (National Assessment of Educational…

Tuesday, September 16, 202509/16/2025

David Tille: How Harbor Care is Helping Veterans

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How does Harbor Care serve New Hampshire veterans? What is the NH Veterans Stand Down on September 19, at 10…

Tuesday, September 16, 202509/16/2025

David Bossie: Honoring the Legend Charlie Kirk

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David Bossie, President of Citizens United, former deputy campaign manager for President Trump, and friend of Charlie Kirk, joins the…

Tuesday, September 16, 202509/16/2025

Damien Fisher: Claremont School is Struggling, Superintendent Gets a Parting Gift

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As the citizens struggle with a threatened school year and at least $5 million in debt, their ousted superintendent receives…

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