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.
Wednesday, May 14, 202505/14/2025
What’s in store for Social Security and Drug Pricing…AARP Explains!
In On-Demand
Christina FitzPatrick, NH, State Director for AARP, helps us understand changes to Social Security and President Trump’s drug pricing executive order. Christina shares the Veteran Assistance portal, which is available on the AARP website.
Wednesday, May 14, 202505/14/2025
Community Partners Helping Veterans in Need: Harbor Care.
In On-Demand
David Lightner from Harbor Care joins to discuss getting veterans in need the services they have earned. David talks about Harbor Care’s mission and how it engages with veterans and their families.
Wednesday, May 14, 202505/14/2025
Daycares on Military Installations Need Stronger Oversight.
In On-Demand
Patty Nieberg from Task& Purpose shares two stories this week. The first is the realignment of two critical Security Forces Assistance Brigades and their impact on the original mission. We also discuss the need for strong daycare oversight and transparency.
Wednesday, May 14, 202505/14/2025
Immediate Assistance for Existing and New Small Businesses.
In On-Demand
Sue McKee, NH Bankers Assoc., and Amy Bassett, District Director – US Small Business Administration (SBA NH), to talk about Small Business Week and the recent recipient of the NH-SBA Small Business Award.
Wednesday, May 14, 202505/14/2025
Manchester School Board Member Rhetoric Out of Line.
In On-Demand
Drew Cline from the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy discusses the outlandish behavior of some Manchester School members when criticizing the budget they approved. Jeff and Drew also address the bill’s status, which would eliminate the annual state inspection requirement.
Wednesday, May 14, 202505/14/2025
The Original Sin: The Media and the Democratic Party’s Culpability.
In On-Demand
Jeff Chidester discusses Jake Tapper’s new book, Original Sin, which blames the failed Biden campaign on Biden surrogates and Democratic Party leaders.
Wednesday, May 14, 202505/14/2025
Why People Don’t Trust Political Parties.
In On-Demand
WFEA’s The Morning Update Host Jeff Chidester discusses party politics and why many Granite Staters are skeptical of both major parties. Jeff shares new information about the potential of who may or may not run for office in 2026.
Tuesday, May 13, 202505/13/2025
Do New Hampshire Voters Care Where their Congresspeople Live?
In On-Demand
NH Journal publisher Michael Graham drops in to discuss the curious nature of the Governors in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Michael also shares what New Hampshire voters think of the residency of NH Congresswoman Goodlander. Is it an issue?
Tuesday, May 13, 202505/13/2025
NH Sen. Sullivan & Rep Mazur on strengthening parental rights and protecting children’s health.
In On-Demand
NH State Senator Victori Sullivan and NH Representative Lisa Mazur joined us in the studio to discuss the key bills they helped advance this past session. These included primary legislation strengthening parental rights, legislation protecting children’s health, and a law providing advanced healthcare options to patients in need. Both explain separate, disturbing, threatening letters they receive.
Tuesday, May 13, 202505/13/2025
The Wheel of Power and Privilege Controversy Continues.
In On-Demand
Concerned parent Camille Craffey joins The Morning Update to discuss the Manchester School District’s lack of transparency regarding a recent controversial DEI class assignment featuring The Wheel of Power and Privilege. Camille talks about the many parents she has met with and the district’s lack of answers.
