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.

Wednesday, September 10, 202509/10/2025

Drew Cline: Abysmal NEAP Report and Political Corruption in NH

In On-Demand

How corrupt are NH politicians? How should NH respond to the recent abysmal NEAP report (National Assessment of Educational Progress)?…

Tuesday, September 9, 202509/09/2025

Easterseals of NH: Military and Veterans Campus Resident Phil

In On-Demand

Recorded during the 2025 SWAM Veteran Services Organization Summit, from Easterseals of New Hampshire – Military & Veterans Campus in…

Tuesday, September 9, 202509/09/2025

Easterseal of NH: Phil Taub -SWAM

In On-Demand

Recorded during the 2025 SWAM Veteran Services Organization Summit, from Easterseals of New Hampshire – Military & Veterans Campus in…

Tuesday, September 9, 202509/09/2025

Easterseals of NH: Michelle Talwani & Karen Hudson-Landsbury

In On-Demand

Recorded during the 2025 SWAM Veteran Services Organization Summit, from Easterseals of New Hampshire – Military & Veterans Campus in…

Monday, September 8, 202509/08/2025

Jeff Chidester: NH AG Headed to the Supreme Court for NH Citizens 2a Rights

In On-Demand

The Morning Updates Host Jeff Chidester shares his thoughts on the recent report of the NH Attorney General’s Office seeking…

Monday, September 8, 202509/08/2025

Andy Syliva: Picklegate Saga

In On-Demand

The story of Picklegate has captivated the Manchester Metro Area and beyond. Reporter Andy Sylvia from Manchester Ink Link spills…

Monday, September 8, 202509/08/2025

Allen Aldenberg: Easterseals of NH and VT Mission

In On-Demand

Allen Aldenberg joins us to discuss the community-focused programs that The Easterseals of NH & VT offer. From Adult Day Camp, the…

Monday, September 8, 202509/08/2025

The Manchester Firing Line: Sept 13 – Safety, Skills and Family Fun Event

In On-Demand

TerryAnn and Jake Bowen, Manchester Firing Line, join us in the studio to discuss a special event designed with families in mind,…

Monday, September 8, 202509/08/2025

Jen Nassour: What to Expect in the 2026 Election

In On-Demand

Jenn Nassour, co-founder of pocketbookproject.org, joins The Morning Update to discuss voter integrity, sanctuary cities, and recruiting qualified candidates to…

Monday, September 8, 202509/08/2025

The Hill’s Emily Brooks: The Epstein Files and the Looming Shutdown

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Momentum builds for the release of more Epstein files. Congress to hold additional committee meeting regarding Epstein this week. What…

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