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.
Friday, May 16, 202505/16/2025
What if the ‘Big, Beautiful Tax Bill’ Fails?
In On-Demand
Dennis Hull from Americans for Tax Reform discusses the current progress of the tax bill and its potential positive effects on the economy if it were passed.
Friday, May 16, 202505/16/2025
Building a Care Campus in NH to Help Veterans.
In On-Demand
Maureen Beauregard, president-CEO of Easterseals NH & VT, visits host Jeff Chidester at the Unity Cafe to provide an update on the Franklin Veteran Services campus. Phase One, which is open now, will serve veterans’ immediate needs. Phase Two will include organizations that support veteran well-being through therapy-approved service providers.
Friday, May 16, 202505/16/2025
Why building more homes is just one step in solving the Housing Crisis.
In On-Demand
Counter Conversation sponsor Bill Weidacker, The Fine Homes Group at Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan, provided an informative explanation of what a comprehensive housing inventory would look like and how it would benefit communities. Understanding who buys or rents and why can help local and state governments establish policy to promote healthy housing growth.
Friday, May 16, 202505/16/2025
Mayor Ruais: Planning for an Economically Strong New Hampshire.
In On-Demand
Mayor Jay Ruais joins us for this month’s Counter Conversation at the Unity Cafe. We discuss the Manchester School budget, the next steps of economic development, and the housing crisis.
Thursday, May 15, 202505/15/2025
WFEA & Forge VFR: Military Behavioral Health.
In On-Demand
Nathaniel Taylor and Matt Kowalski from Forge VFR to discuss the trends, barriers/stigmas, self-care, establishing peer support teams, and hope and success stories.
Thursday, May 15, 202505/15/2025
Intense School Board Meeting Results in Passed Budget.
In On-Demand
NH Metro Reporter, Manchester Ink Link, Andy Sylvia shares his complete story arc of the recently passed Manchester School District budget and the intense ‘back-and-forth’ between the mayor, some selectmen, and school board members.
Thursday, May 15, 202505/15/2025
A Better Way to Talk to Teachers.
In On-Demand
Education expert Neeraja Deshpande, IWF, shares some ideas on improving communication with and about schoolteachers.
Thursday, May 15, 202505/15/2025
Building a Better HR.
In On-Demand
Matt Mowry and Christine Carigan from Business NH Magazine share this month’s major informational article, ‘ Human Resource Guide.’ This helpful guide features checklists, steps, and best practices on Workplace Law, foreign workers, HRAs, communication guidelines, your employee handbook, and much more.
Thursday, May 15, 202505/15/2025
Selective Memory from Democratic Leadership and the Media.
In On-Demand
Media Expert Nicole Silverio, Daily Caller News Foundation, shares three audio/video clips for the week. Nicole delivers clips of CNN Jake Tapper calling out the Democrats on the Pres. Biden, Hakeem Jeffries fail to answer “the trust” question, and Secretary Noem and Rep. Swalwell battle it out.
Thursday, May 15, 202505/15/2025
Deepfakes Are Harming Our Children.
In On-Demand
Cyber expert Annie Chestnut Tutor joins us to discuss the ramifications of deepfake porn is having on both male and female youth in our country and how the recent ‘Take It Down’ act is an essential first step to resolving this issue.
