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, February 10, 202602/10/2026

Carrie Sheffield: Efforts to Make Healthcare-Coverage More Affordable

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Senior Policy Expert Carrie Sheffied returns to The Morning Show to discuss policies aimed at making healthcare coverage more affordable.…

Monday, February 9, 202602/09/2026

Tom Raffio: Make-A-Wish, Veterans Oral Healthcare, Medicaid Services

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Tom Raffio, President – CEO from Northeast Delta Dental, joins the show to discuss their recent participation in a Make-A-Wish…

Monday, February 9, 202602/09/2026

Jeff Chidester: Trump’s Lion King Video, ICE Out, and Massive Epstein File Dump

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Host Jeff Chidester kicks off the week with a review of audio from the weekend news, news reports on who…

Monday, February 9, 202602/09/2026

NE Patriots Roundup: Patriots End the Season in the Super Bowl

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WFEA/Manchester Media Group’s sports analyst Pete Tarrier joins us for the final Patriots Roundup for the 2025-2026 NFL Season. Host…

Monday, February 9, 202602/09/2026

Ian Huyett: Supreme Court Nominee Dan Will’s Hearing

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Ian Huyett from Cornerstone Action joins The Morning Update Show to review Cornerstone’s testimony and restate Cornerstone’s shared objections to…

Monday, February 9, 202602/09/2026

Emily Brooks: Contentious DHS Funding Debate Expected

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The House will be holding several hearings to dicuess DHS spending (Department of Homeland Security). Democrats are pushing for a…

Monday, February 9, 202602/09/2026

Dr. John Lappie: DHS Funding, National Elections, Controversial Trump Video

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Plymouth State University Professor Dr. John Lappie joins us to discuss President Trump’s comments about the need for federal government…

Friday, February 6, 202602/06/2026

Rep. Sam Farrington: Campus Carry Legislation

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NH State Representative Sam Farrington, Rochester, joins us in the studio to discuss his recently passed Campus Carry Legislation. Rep.…

Friday, February 6, 202602/06/2026

Journalist Damien Fisher: Stefany Shaheen and Epstein Connection

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Journalist Damien Fisher has an encore segment to discuss the continuing focus on 1st NH-CD candidate Stefany Shaheen’s relationship with…

Friday, February 6, 202602/06/2026

Karl Zahn and Pete Terrier: NE Patriots and Top Political New Stories

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Political satirist and Substack commentator Karl Zahn (karlfromNH) drops in early and joins our conversation with WFEA/Manchester Media Group sports…

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