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.

Tuesday, July 28, 202607/28/2026

Jeff Chidester’s Morning Opening: Is The USA Failing In Iran?

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July 28, 2026 – Tuesday There are a lot of issues related to the Iranian-USA conflict, and there are certainly…

Tuesday, July 28, 202607/28/2026

Jeff Chidester’s Morning Opening: NH Petition To Stop Cooperation With ICE

In On-Demand

The Morning Update Host Jeff Chidester shares his thoughts on a petition circulating in New Hampshire demanding that local law…

Tuesday, July 28, 202607/28/2026

Communication Expert Kristen Cianci: 2026 Midterm Roundup, Maine Democrats Pick ‘For The People’

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The Maine Democratic Party held its delegate convention to officially select a replacement for the state primary winner, Graham Platner,…

Tuesday, July 28, 202607/28/2026

NH Senator Dan Innis: 100-Days To The Midterm Elections

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New Hampshire State Senate Dan Innis joins from the National Conference of State Legislatures conference in Chicago, IL. Sen Innis,…

Tuesday, July 28, 202607/28/2026

Dr. John Lappie: Filibuster. FITN, and Maine Democrats

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What is the historical reason that NH became the first in the nation presidential primary state? How were presidential candidates…

Tuesday, July 28, 202607/28/2026

Reporter Damien Fisher: Gov. Ayotte Nominates NH Acting Child Advocate

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Governor Ayotte has recommended former Manchester Police Chief Allen Aldenberg to serve as the Acting Child Advocate. What is the…

Tuesday, July 28, 202607/28/2026

SOS David Scanlan: Why Is NH First In The Nation

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The DNC Rules Committee voted to change the order of the 2028 Presidential Primary Process, moving NH to the third…

Monday, July 27, 202607/27/2026

NH Career Academy: Patrick O’Mara and Jen Huot

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Patrick O’Mara and Jennifer Huot from the NH Career Academy join us to tell us about the Academy, which helps…

Friday, July 24, 202607/24/2026

Jeff Chidester’s Morning Opening: OpenAI Goes Rogue, A Hegseth Before Congress, Poor Polling

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July 24, 2026 – Friday The Morning Update host Jeff Chidester opens the show with the startling story of an…

Friday, July 24, 202607/24/2026

Dr. Nate Shrader: NH-FITN Under Attack By Democrats

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New England College professor Dr. Nate Shrader joins us to talk about the high probability that the DNC will NOT…

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