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.

Jeff Chidester Up Against the Wall

Monday, September 29, 202509/29/2025

Host Jeff Chidester Monolog: Shutdown Kabuki Theatre, Charlie Kirk Show, Comey Hypocrisy

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The Morning Update host Jeff Chidester runs down the news of the day and comments on the Comey case, the…

Monday, September 29, 202509/29/2025

NH State Senator Dan Innis: DC is Failing America

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Fall is here, and once again, the USA finds itself on the verge of yet another shutdown. Why? Small business…

Monday, September 29, 202509/29/2025

Elite Medical Spa: Restore Your Confidence

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Allison Gerokoulis, Practice Manager at Elite Medical Spa, joins us to share the story of one of the area’s top aesthetic providers.…

Monday, September 29, 202509/29/2025

Peter Tarrier : Have the Patriots Turned the Corner

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WFEA’s sport analyst Peter Terrier breaks down the Patriots’ play from Sunday. Peteter also shares his thoughts on the top…

Monday, September 29, 202509/29/2025

John Lappie: Comey’s Firing, Government Shutdown, Ukraine Conflict

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Will former FBI head Comey’s firing affect Trump’s approval rating? What should we make of Trump’s ‘course correction on the…

Friday, September 26, 202509/26/2025

Sen. Rebecca Perkins-Kwoka: Childcare, Housing, and Senior Care

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Senate Minority Leader Rebecca Perkins-Kwoka hops on the show after our summer hiatus, calling in from a leadership conference in…

Friday, September 26, 202509/26/2025

Rep. Sam Farmington: Protecting College Students Act

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What are some of the issues facing young conservatives on college campuses? How has the assassination of Charlie Kirk affected…

Friday, September 26, 202509/26/2025

Nate Shrader: 2026 Is Shaping Up for NH Voters

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NEC Professor Dr. Shrader shares his thoughts on the activity that has occurred so early in the 2026 NH election…

Friday, September 26, 202509/26/2025

Kris Nielsen: What is the Quintessential NH Cuisine?

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What is the NH quintessential cuisine? Potine? Apple cider donuts? Lobster rolls? Kris from visitNH.gov joins the show to discuss…

Thursday, September 25, 202509/25/2025

Business NH Magazine: The Great Hesitation

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As companies consider the changes in the economy and the shifting markets, they will also need to map out a…

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