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.

Friday, August 8, 202508/08/2025

Finally, something people are agreeing about…

In On-Demand

Guest host Nate Shrader from New England College talks with Dr. Jeffery O’Leary History Professor at Mitchell College in Connecticut about the growing demand for the Epstein Files and the growing consensus for their release which continues to cross party lines. And changes at the White House that could have historical impact.

Thursday, August 7, 202508/07/2025

The impact of Volunteers at New Hampshire’s Veterans home

In On-Demand

Jeff chats with Heather Sparano and some of the volunteers at the New Hampshire Veteran’s home. 

Thursday, August 7, 202508/07/2025

Lloyd talks about the impact the Board of Managers has at New Hampshire’s Veterans home

In On-Demand

Jeff chats with Paul Lloyd from the NH Veterans Home about his role as Chair of the Board of Managers.

Thursday, August 7, 202508/07/2025

The challenges facing funding for the arts in the Granite State

In On-Demand

Matt and Christine from Business NH Magazine talk about how the challenges budget cuts pose on the Arts.

Thursday, August 7, 202508/07/2025

Gaining a better understanding of AI

In On-Demand

Wesley Hodges, Acting Director at for the Center for Technology at Heritage shares with guest host George Hansel the impacts AI is having on the American home.

Thursday, August 7, 202508/07/2025

Could New Hampshire’s high demand for Electricity result in the Constitution Pipeline being resurrected

In On-Demand

Guest host George Hansel and Gabriella Hoffman Director of the Center for Energy and Conservation at the Independent Women’s Forum talk about the recent visit of by the head of EPA to New Hampshire, and how a natural gas pipeline to the Northeast could become a reality again.

Thursday, August 7, 202508/07/2025

This week in audio with Nicole Silverio

In On-Demand

Guest host George Hansel and Media Expert, Nicole Silverio talk about how one Texas lawmaker compares the redistricting of Texas to the Holocaust and Tom Holman shares his thoughts on comments made by a Democrat over her homeland and her life in the United States.   

Wednesday, August 6, 202508/06/2025

Patty Nieberg: US Navy Testing The Skydweller Program

In On-Demand

Imagine a surveillance aircraft capable of staying aloft for over 72 hours? Patty Nieberg, of Task & Purpose, joins the…

Wednesday, August 6, 202508/06/2025

Dr. Kristen Markwith: Understanding Neuropathy Part Two: Chemotherapy Neuropathy

In On-Demand

Patients being treated for cancer and going through chemotherapy often experience side effects. Dr. Kristen Marwith from Trend Acupuncture joins…

Wednesday, August 6, 202508/06/2025

Thom Brueckner: Why Does Jerome Powell Still Have His Job?

In On-Demand

Why does Jerome Powell still have his job at the Federal Reserve? Are changes needed at both the Federal Reserve…

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