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.
Thursday, May 22, 202505/22/2025
Who is the Business NH Magazine Business Leader of the Year?
In On-Demand
We are joined in the studio by Matt Mowry from Business NH Magazine. This week, we chat with Business NH Magazine’s Business Leader of the Year, John Stebbin, Procon. We discuss Procon’s community outreach, company growth, and their support for “bring back the trades.”
Thursday, May 22, 202505/22/2025
The View attacks the media, SOS Rubio defends himself, and Trump’s Health.
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Media expert Nicole Silverio, Daily Caller News Foundation, shares audio clips of the week’s top political current events. This week, the host of The View complains about the media coverage of Biden’s health, SOS Marco Rubio pushes back on Sen. Van Hollen, and White House Press Secretary Karolyn Leavitt comments on the Biden health scandal.
Thursday, May 22, 202505/22/2025
The Media Scandal on Biden’s Health continues to linger.
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Comedian and social commentator Tim Young from the Heritage Foundation asks, “What is the impact of the failure to cover former President Biden’s degrading health?” Tim also shares his thoughts on the culpability many surrounding Biden share for the cover-up regarding Biden’s health.
Wednesday, May 21, 202505/21/2025
Kantor on why she’s running for Mayor.
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Manchester Alderwoman Crissy Kantor explains why she is running for Mayor of Manchester. She shares her roots with the community and how being a small business owner has helped shape her approach to governing. Kantor briefly discusses the recent school budget fight and the lack of transparency from the school district administration.
Wednesday, May 21, 202505/21/2025
Beer, Bacon, and a Good Cause.
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Celia Gastas and Keith Ballingall discuss the June 7, 9th Annual NH Bacon & Beer Festival. The festival supports the High Hopes Foundation of NH, an NH-based charity that helps children and parents dealing with chronic illnesses.
Wednesday, May 21, 202505/21/2025
What the Fed and JP Morgan Get Wrong.
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Radio Host and leading national financial expert Thom Brueckner provides insightful analysis of the current economic activity. Thom offers a summary of the positive news of President Trump’s recent Middle East trip, an accurate review that clarifies Moody’s downgrade, and the factors lost on Fed’s Jerome Powell.
Wednesday, May 21, 202505/21/2025
The Brandon Act to Help Veterans Dealing with Mental Health Issues.
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Patty Nieberg shares a recent article on the implementation of the ‘Brandon Act,’ which is to help active-duty service members access mental health and suicide prevention treatment. Sailor Brandon Caserta committed suicide while on duty in 2018. Brandon’s parents advocated for the bill’s passage and are now awaiting a conversation with Secretary of Defense Hegseth. Don’t forget for those looking to speak with someone there’s help available 24 hours a day by calling the Crisis Hotline for Veterans by dialing 1-988.
Wednesday, May 21, 202505/21/2025
Wardens Watch – Remember Wardens Lost in the Line of Duty.
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Warden’s Watch Lt. Wayne Saunders, Adjunct Professor at White Mountains Community College, joins to talk about memorializing Fish and Game Wardens lost in the line of duty. Wayner also offers tips to keep you safe while enjoying outdoor activities in New Hampshire.
Wednesday, May 21, 202505/21/2025
The Carrot, the Stick and Local Control.
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Drew Cline from the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy discusses recent NH efforts to promote uniform zoning codes and incentivize home building. Should taxpayer dollars be used to incentivize zoning reform, or should we adjust the laws?
Wednesday, May 21, 202505/21/2025
Why do Students Need Cell Phones In School…?
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WFEA The Morning Update Host Jeff Chidester shares his thoughts on the recent approval by an NH House Committee of a ban on school students using cell phones in bell-to-bell situations.
