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 14, 202508/14/2025

Patrice Onwuka : Positive signs with the recent economic numbers.

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Economic expert Patrice Onwuka, Director of the Center for Economic Opportunity, will provide clarity regarding this week’s economic numbers regarding…

Thursday, August 14, 202508/14/2025

Manufacturing is strong in NH and offers great, lifelong careers

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How large is the manufacturing industry in New Hampshire? What kind of career opportunities are there in manufacturing? Roy VanGemert…

Thursday, August 14, 202508/14/2025

Business NH Magazine: 2025 Special Report on Higher Education

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Matt Mowry, Christine Carignan, and host Jeff Chidester talk about Business NH Magazine‘s spotlight article of the month – 2025…

Wednesday, August 13, 202508/13/2025

Abbie Trombly: Keene Standoff and Fatal Police Involved Shooting

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WKBK News Director Abbie Trombly joins The Morning Update to report on the Keene standoff that ended in a fatal…

Simon Hankinson, Immigration - Foreign Service Expert

Wednesday, August 13, 202508/13/2025

Simon Hankinson: DEI Diplomats and Woke Commandments

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Former US Foreign Service Officer, Immigration Expert, and Author Simon Hankinson shares a recent article about the antics of three…

Wednesday, August 13, 202508/13/2025

Patty Nieberg: The Effects of Burn Pits on Vietnam Veterans

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Have some Vietnam veterans been exposed to poisonous chemicals due to burn pits? Reporter Patty Nieberg from Task & Purpose…

Wednesday, August 13, 202508/13/2025

NH Banker Association: Financial Planning with Bar Harbor Wealth Management

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The NH Bankers Association and financial planning expert Nancy Silva, VP Senior Wealth Manager – Bar Harbor Wealth Management, join…

Wednesday, August 13, 202508/13/2025

Thom Brueckner: Economic Numbers Are Strong, But One Factor Has Economist Concerned

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Financial expert and Radio Host Thom Brueckner joins us to discuss the latest Consumer Price Index inflation number and the…

Wednesday, August 13, 202508/13/2025

Drew Cline: Does Competition Makes Schools Stronger – Better?

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Is competition in public K-12 schools good for the strength of our schools and the education of our students? The…

Tuesday, August 12, 202508/12/2025

Damien Fisher: Why is a Chinese company buying land in Nashua?

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Investigative journalist Damien Fisher shares his recent story on the controversial $67 million land purchase by a Chinese-based beverage company.…

Recent Headlines

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US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once

Days of downpours have begun in Hawaii. The Southwest will soon bake with day after day of record 100-degree-plus (38 Celsius-plus) heat. Two storms will dump snow by the foot over northern Great Lakes states. And the dreaded polar vortex will again invade the Midwest and East with soul-crushing Arctic chill. This forecast of extremes comes as weather whiplash has already hit much of the East.

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Key inflation gauge worsened in January, before Iran war lifted gas prices

An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve moved higher in January in the latest sign that prices were persistently elevated even before the Iran war caused spikes in oil and gas costs.

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Man in Michigan synagogue attack lost family members in Israeli airstrike in Lebanon, official says

A man with a rifle who crashed into a large Michigan synagogue in what federal officials are saying was an attack had lost four family members in an Israeli airstrike in his native Lebanon last week, an official said Friday.

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Epstein’s longtime accountant testifies on his wealth and business ties

House lawmakers were digging into Jeffrey Epstein's sprawling financial portfolio on Wednesday as a committee deposed his former accountant and tried to understand his connections to some of the world's wealthiest men.

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2 killed and homes damaged after tornadoes tear through Illinois and Indiana, more storms moving in

Major storms whipped up tornadoes in parts of Illinois and Indiana that leveled homes, killing at least two people and injuring others, and another round of rain, hail and strong winds made its way through the region Wednesday, authorities said.