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, March 21, 202503/21/2025
Harbor Care on how their proactive approach has benefited Veterans.
In On-Demand
Henry Och from Harbor Care joins us at the Midfield Cafe to discuss care services for veterans and the proactive approach with which Harbor Care has seen great success.
Thursday, March 20, 202503/20/2025
Evviva Trattoria, New England’s Best Keep Secret.
In On-Demand
Marcie Day joins The Morning Update to discuss Italian-inspired, locally made cuisine at one of Jeff’s favorite restaurants, Evviva Trattoria. Marcia talks about the incredible menu that features ‘from scratch’ dishes such as crispy lasagna fritters, North Atlantic lobster ravioli, and their famous Montanara and Neopolitan pizza. 10 NH locations, including Nashua, Bedford, and Rochester, NH, and soon in Concord, NH.
Thursday, March 20, 202503/20/2025
Deshpande offers insight on the pending Executive Order which would eliminate the Department of Education.
In On-Demand
Educational Expert Neeraja Deshpande from the Independent Women’s Forum provides insight on the pending signing of a Presidential Executive Order eliminating the Federal Department of Education and shares her thoughts about attending the signing at the White House.
Thursday, March 20, 202503/20/2025
3 Issues folks in the Upper Valley are facing.
In On-Demand
Matt Mowry and Reporter Scott Merrill from Business NH Magazine join us to discuss the recent Upper Valley Roundtable. We are the ‘Big 3’ issues Upper Valley businesses, academic institutions, and nonprofits deal with. Are there solutions? Matt and Scott share what they learned.
Thursday, March 20, 202503/20/2025
Silverio highlights the lack of faith Democrats have in Schumer in this week’s Top Audio.
In On-Demand
Nicole Silverio, from the Daily Caller News Foundation, shares the big audio of the week. This week’s audio features a presidential advisor going nuclear, Sen. Schumer facing reality, and the White House Press Secretary expressing disappointment.
Thursday, March 20, 202503/20/2025
They say the Pen is mightier than the Sword, but what about an Autopen?
In On-Demand
Noted policy expert Hans Von Spakovsky joins us to discuss the concern over the potential misuse of the Presidential Autopen. This device can sign ‘binding’ orders with little oversight or confirmation that the president has signed them.
Thursday, March 20, 202503/20/2025
Is DOGE asking for too much personal information…?
In On-Demand
Host Jeff Chidester discusses DOGEQUEST, an online website that lists Tesla’s private information. Jeff asks if this is right and what could go wrong.
Thursday, March 20, 202503/20/2025
Could the Supreme Court be wrong…?
In On-Demand
Host Jeff Chidester challenges the listeners to consider the possibility that the Supreme Court may get some things wrong. Jeff also clarifies the NH House’s policy on debating puberty blockers.
Thursday, March 20, 202503/20/2025
Canadian Geese and why they’re awful.
In On-Demand
Host Jeff Chidester and Producer Tom Novak discuss the Portsmouth Herald story of the concerns by some citizens in Portsmouth that Canadian Geese waste could contain Bird Flu (which it does not).
Wednesday, March 19, 202503/19/2025
A look at the impact of Child Care in the Granite State.
In On-Demand
Dr. Nicole Heller, Senior Policy Analyst from the NH Fiscal Policy Institute, will discuss the findings of the institute’s recent study of child care’s impact on NH families. What is the cost impact on families, NH, and businesses, and are there possible solutions?
