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, June 6, 202506/06/2025

Trump Vs Musk – It was Only a Matter of Time.

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WFEA’s The Morning Update host, Jeff Chidester, pontificates on the Trump-Musk showdown. What does it all mean?

Jeff Chidester Up Against the Wall

Friday, June 6, 202506/06/2025

Jeff’s Thoughts: Good, NH Now Has a Bell-to-Bell Ban on Cell Phones

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WFEA’s The Morning Update host Jeff Chidester discusses the recently signed NH law banning cellphone use by students from ‘bell-to-bell.’…

Beans Purchase, N.H.

Friday, June 6, 202506/06/2025

Enjoying The Great NH Outdoors

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Eric Hui from Terracea joins the show to discuss the new Terracea storefront in Hampton and their upcoming appearance at the Outdoor Industry Day show at Veterans Park in Manchester.

FRANCE D DAY ANNIVERSARY REAGAN

Friday, June 6, 202506/06/2025

A Special D-Day Feature: President Ronald Reagan’s D-Day Speech (Audio)

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We dedicate the time as a tribute to the sacrifice of the 1944 D-Day Landing by playing President Reagan’s 1984 D-Day speech at Normandy to mark the 40th Anniversary of the landing.

Friday, June 6, 202506/06/2025

Could We Have An AI President In The Future?

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Political satirists Karl Zahn and Jeff Chidester share their thoughts on the Musk-Trump battle royal, antisemitism, the dangers of AI, and what Granite Staters should be asking of 2028 presidential candidates.

Sen Kwoka

Friday, June 6, 202506/06/2025

Does the NH Budget Represent NH Values?

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NH Democrat Senate Leader Rebecca Perkins-Kwoka joins us to discuss the final NH Senate budget conversation and passage of the NH Senate Budget. The good and the bad are covered. Sen. Kwoka also shares her thoughts on what both political parties need to do to talk with young voters.

Thursday, June 5, 202506/05/2025

Business NH Magazine Nonprofit of the Year: Gather and Anne Hayes

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Matt Mowry and Christine Carignan from Business NH Magazine join us as we interview Anne Hayes from Gather, the nonprofit…

Thursday, June 5, 202506/05/2025

Policy Expert Nicole Kiprilov on Musk Fallout, Antisemitism, and Immigration Enforcement

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IWF Visiting Fellow, Executive Director of the Coalition for Military Excellence, and founder of The American Border Story Nicole Kiprilov…

Thursday, June 5, 202506/05/2025

Nicole Silverio: Trump-Musk Fallout, a Tense Panel on Trans-Athletes, and Tim Walz’s Outreach to Young Males

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Daily Caller News Foundation Media Expert Nicole Silverio joins us to share three of the top audio/video clips. Stories include…

Thursday, June 5, 202506/05/2025

NH Metro News Updates with Andy Sylvia

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Reporter Andy Sylvia of Manchester Ink Link provides the final details of the city budget approval. Andy briefly discusses the…

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