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.
Tuesday, August 12, 202508/12/2025
Walter McFarlane: Why Gerrymandering Poses a Real Danger to Fair Elections in 2026 (Audio)
In On-Demand
Public policy advocate Walter McFarlane joins the show to talk about his recent article on gerrymandering – ‘Why Gerrymandering Poses…
Tuesday, August 12, 202508/12/2025
Hollie Novalinsky : Sanctuary State Policies Threaten American Workers (Audio)
In On-Demand
How do state sanctuary policies affect small businesses and threaten the American worker? Small business owner, veteran, and former nurse…
Monday, August 11, 202508/11/2025
Granite United Way: Ways they are collaborating to improve the lives of our communities
In On-Demand
How can you help the Granite United Way, and how do they support businesses and residents across New Hampshire and…
Monday, August 11, 202508/11/2025
Dr. Ken Gray: How removing dyes from our foods help make us healthier
In On-Demand
Medical expert – Holistic physician Dr. Ken Gray from VELL calls into The Morning Update to talk about the recent…
Monday, August 11, 202508/11/2025
Rep. Joe Sweeney: Frivolous Anti-DEI Lawsuit (Audio)
In On-Demand
NH Deputy House Majority Leader and Representative Joe Sweeney and Host Jeff Chidester discuss a recently filed lawsuit against an…
Monday, August 11, 202508/11/2025
Emily Brooks: How are members of Congress handling the conversation about DC control and redistricting? (Audio)
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How are members of Congress handling the conversation about DC control and redistricting? The Hill’s Emily Brooks joins us to…
Monday, August 11, 202508/11/2025
Tom Raffio: Successful Medicaid and Veteran Assistance Outreach
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Tom Raffio, President – CEO of Northeast Delta Dental, joins The Morning Update to discuss their massively successful outreach programs…
Monday, August 11, 202508/11/2025
John Lappie: Trump – Putin Meeting Preview (Audio)
In On-Demand
Plymouth State University, Dr.John Lappie, and The Morning Update Host Jeff Chidester discuss the push across the nation to ‘redistrict…
Friday, August 8, 202508/08/2025
The importance of Meals on Wheels of Hillsborough County and its impact on the community.
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Guest host Nate Shrader chats MOW’s Director of Development Zach Paone on how they’re continuing to help folks across the county, and how those looking to help the organization continue to thrive
Friday, August 8, 202508/08/2025
Kwoka talks the Peace Corp, the State Legislator and the impacts of tariffs
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Senator Rebecca Perkin-Kwoka chats with guest host Nate Shrader on recent activity in the New Hampshire Legislator, along with her time in the Peace Corp and changes to the Medicaid Reimbursement rates.
