The WFEA Morning Update
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.
Wednesday, February 25, 202602/25/2026
Patty Nieberg: Concern and Confusion Erupt Over New VA Disability Rule
In On-Demand
“The Department of Veterans Affairs says the rule will not directly impact veterans’ current disability ratings, while advocates are concerned…
Wednesday, February 25, 202602/25/2026
Policy Expert Carrie Sheffield: President Trump’s SOTU Speech
In On-Demand
President Trump delivered one of the longest modern State of the Union Addresses. What were the themes of the speech,…
Wednesday, February 25, 202602/25/2026
Tim Chapman: President Trump’s Tariff Dilemma
In On-Demand
Fresh off the heels of the Supreme Court’s decision on the Trump Administration’s tariff policy, President Trump appeared before a…
Wednesday, February 25, 202602/25/2026
Jeff’s Morning Monologue – 02/25/26: ICE Out NH and Trump SOTU
In On-Demand
The Morning Update host, Jeff Chidester, discusses the recent decision by the DHS not to build an ICE detention facility…
Tuesday, February 24, 202602/24/2026
Jeff’s Morning Monologue – 02/24/26: A Tribute to Angel Families in DC
In On-Demand
The host of The Morning Update, Jeff Chidester, opens the show talking about the top five stories of the day,…
Tuesday, February 24, 202602/24/2026
Reporter Damien Fisher: Border Patrol Shooting in NH
In On-Demand
Reporter Damien Fisher joins us to discuss the initial information related to a shooting involving a US Border Patrol Officer…
Tuesday, February 24, 202602/24/2026
Policy-Communication Expert Delanie Bomar: SOTU Preview
In On-Demand
President Trump will deliver the State of the Union Address (SOTU) on February 24. This is the first official SOTU…
Tuesday, February 24, 202602/24/2026
NH State Senator Dan Innis: Social Media Trial and the Effects it May Have in NH
In On-Demand
The trial of social media giants Meta (Facebook) and YouTube enters its second week. What effect will the trial results…
Tuesday, February 24, 202602/24/2026
Dr. Nate Shrader: State of the Union Preview, Newsom Coming to NH
In On-Demand
New England College Professor Dr. Nate Shreader joins us to discuss the upcoming State of the Union. What does President…
Monday, February 23, 202602/23/2026
The Hill’s Emily Brooks: Shutdown Update and Congressional Ethics
In On-Demand
Emily Brooks from The Hill joins us to discuss the progress of the partial government shutdown, the upcoming State of…





