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.

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Heather McGrail: Access Conference

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ACCESS 2025: Economic Growth Conference will be held on September 16, starting at 7:30 am. Heather McGrail, CEO of Greater…

Tuesday, September 2, 202509/02/2025

Grover Norquist: End The Taxation Of Inflation (And More Ideas)

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What else should Congress be considering to create a stronger economy? Grover Norquist, Americans for Tax Reform (ATR), pops onto…

Tuesday, September 2, 202509/02/2025

Nate Shrader: Did New Hampshire Gain Another Potential 2028 Presidential Candidate?

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Are Americans Losing Faith That Hard Work Leads to Economic Gains? Did New Hampshire get another potential 2028 Presidential Candidate…

Tuesday, September 2, 202509/02/2025

Damien Fisher: What is Next’ for the Claremont Schools?

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How did the Claremont School District get into the mess it is in, with over $4 million in debt? Is…

Tuesday, September 2, 202509/02/2025

Mayor Jay Ruias: New Zoning Codes, Pickling, and Homelessness

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What kind of say will citizens have in new zoning codes? Is it illegal to pickle in Manchester? What steps…

Friday, August 29, 202508/29/2025

Jeff Rapsis: A Story And Reflection of 9/11

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Jeff Rapsis from the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire joins us to talk about a very special presentation that will…

Friday, August 29, 202508/29/2025

Karl Zahn: The After Effects of Minnesota Shooting

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Political satirist Karl Zahan and Jeff take a reflective tone to discuss the recent school shooting in Minnesota. Jeff and…

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Kris Nielsen: Good Morning New Hampshire

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Kris Neilsen, from vistNH.gov, joins us to talk about the recent visit by ABC’s Good Morning America to profile New…

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Women in the Workforce: Patrice Onwoka

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How are women doing in the workforce? What should we make of some alarmists in the media over female labor…

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Jay Greene: Why are Universities ‘Settling’ With The Trump Administration?

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Recently, several major universities have settled legal suits over anti-Jewish, racial, and gender discrimination complaints. What are the reasons behind…

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