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.

Monday, November 24, 202511/24/2025

Small Business Spotlight: Southern NH Health

In On-Demand

Colin McHugh, President and CEO, Southern NH Health, joins us in the studio to discuss the comprehensive range of services—from primary…

Monday, November 24, 202511/24/2025

NE Patriots Roundup: The Patriots Leave Cincinnati with a Win

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WFEA – Manchester Media Group Sports Analyst Peter Terrier joins us to discuss the Patriots victory over the Bengals and…

Friday, November 21, 202511/21/2025

Counter Conversation – Purple Finch Cafe: Karl Zahn – Michelle Obama, AI, Jeffrey Epstein

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Political satirist, standup comedian, and budding lounge singer Karl Zahn joins us for our live broadcast at the Purple Finch…

Friday, November 21, 202511/21/2025

NH House Update: NH Rep. Jason Osborne

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Rep. Jason Osborne – New Hampshire House Majority Leader, joins us at the Purple Finch Cafe to discuss legislation regarding…

Friday, November 21, 202511/21/2025

11/21/25 Morning Monologue: President Trump, Seditious Behaviour, and Representative Goodlander

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The Morning Update Show host Jeff Chidester discusses the continued controversy involving the release of a video by members of…

Friday, November 21, 202511/21/2025

Meals on Wheels Holiday Focus: Jon Eriquezzo

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Jon Eriquezzo from Meals on Wheels – Hillsborough joins The Morning Update host Jeff Chidester at the Purple Finch Cafe,…

Friday, November 21, 202511/21/2025

Counter Conversation – Purple Finch Cafe: Jeff Chidester – Kris Nielsen- Manny Emanuelli

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Jeff Chidester and  Kris Nielsen, visitNH.gov, continue their conversation at the Purple Finch Cafe about things to do throughout New…

Friday, November 21, 202511/21/2025

Counter Conversation – Purple Finch Cafe: Jeff Chidester – Kris Nielsen – Jon Eriquezzo

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We continue our Counter Conversation from the Purple Finch Cafe with Meals on Wheels Jon Eriquezzo. Kris Nielson, visitNH.gov, hops…

Friday, November 21, 202511/21/2025

Counter Conversation – Purple Finch Cafe: Bill Weideacher

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Bill Weideacher, The Fine Homes Group at Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan, joins us from our Counter Conversation at the Purple…

Thursday, November 20, 202511/20/2025

Thom Brueckner: Job’s Report, A.I. Boom, GDP Growth

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Radio host, nationally recognized financial expert, and educator, Thom Brueckner –  the host of Retirement Intelligence- joins us to discuss the…

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