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.

Thursday, August 28, 202508/28/2025

Business NH Magazine: Top Small Business Owned Businesses

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Matthew Mowry and Christine Carignan from Business NH Magazine join us to discuss the list of top NH small Businesses and…

Thursday, August 28, 202508/28/2025

Daily Caller’s Nicole Silverio: Minnesota Shooting and Chicago Crime Wave

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As mayors across the country scramble to resist President Trump’s law enforcement efforts, Nicole offers an interview where Chicago Mayor…

Thursday, August 28, 202508/28/2025

Jeff Chidester: Transgenderism In The Wake Of The Minnesota Church Shooting

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The Morning Update host, Jeff Chidester, reflects on the facts that are known regarding the Minnesota Church Shooting by a…

Thursday, August 28, 202508/28/2025

Thom Brueckner: INTEL Investment, Updated Economic Numbers, and Powell’s Capitulation

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National recognized financial expert and radio show host Thom Brueckner joins us this week in his new slot, every Thursday…

Wednesday, August 27, 202508/27/2025

Drew Cline : NH’s Approach To Childcare

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With New Hampshire working on one of the top political issues, housing, could the New Hampshire government set its sights…

Wednesday, August 27, 202508/27/2025

Patty Nieberg: Dronebusters Deployed To The Southern Border

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Soldiers on the U.S.-Mexico border are using high-tech equipment ranging from drone-warfare systems to futuristic headsets to spot migrants and…

Wednesday, August 27, 202508/27/2025

Overwatch Foundation: Grant-based Cybersecurity Services

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How vulnerable are essential institutions and vital infrastructures to cyber attacks? What options do K-12 schools, government entities (especially small,…

Tuesday, August 26, 202508/26/2025

Brian Morgenstern: White House Actions in DC and DNC Summer Meeting

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Brian Morgenstern, a former White House Deputy Press Secretary, calls the show to discuss the circumstances in Washington, DC, before…

Tuesday, August 26, 202508/26/2025

Damien Fisher: Crisis in Claremont and Berlin Murder-Suicide Case Updates

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Investigative reporter Damien Fisher breaks two stories this week. Damien reports on last night’s Claremont School Board public meeting. A…

Tuesday, August 26, 202508/26/2025

Nate Shrader: FIITN 2028 and Flag Burning Executive Order

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Is it too early to discuss FITN 2028? Does Sen. Gallego’s recent visit to New Hampshire give us a clue…

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