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, September 9, 202609/09/2026
Suicide Prevention & Longer Deployments: Breaking Down the Navy’s Latest Challenges with Patty Nieberg
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Suicide Prevention & Longer Deployments: Breaking Down the Navy’s Latest Challenges with Patty Nieberg In this segment on WFEA’s The…
Wednesday, September 9, 202609/09/2026
Strengthening Local Banking: Kristy Merrill and Jim Kisch Breakdown the BankChain Alliance
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In this interview, host Jeff Chidester speaks with Kristy Merrill, President and CEO of the NH Bankers Association, and Jim…
Wednesday, September 9, 202609/09/2026
Festival Fun & Pet Adoptions: Inside Nashua’s Upcoming Wags to Whiskers Event
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Jennifer LeBlanc & Olivia Echteler 09-09-26 In this segment on WFEA’s The Morning Update, host Jeff Chidester speaks with representatives…
Wednesday, September 9, 202609/09/2026
Cutting-Edge Policy vs. Anti-Tech Pushback: IWF’s Carrie Sheffield Joins Jeff Chidester
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In a wide-ranging phone interview on WFEA’s The Morning Update, host Jeff Chidester speaks with Carrie Sheffield, Director of the…
Wednesday, September 9, 202609/09/2026
Post-Primary Pivot & Trade Tensions: Drew Cline Breakdown on WFEA’s Morning Update
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In a fast-paced segment on WFEA’s The Morning Update with host Jeff Chidester, regular policy expert Drew Cline, president of…
Tuesday, September 8, 202609/08/2026
What You Need to Know About Jobs, Taxes, and NH School Funding with Sen. Dan Innis
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WFEA weekly regular state Sen. Dan Innis joins host Jeff Chidester on The Morning Update to break down the latest…
Tuesday, September 8, 202609/08/2026
“Affordability Is Choice #1”: Carleigh Beriont Addresses Key Voter Concerns on WFEA
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As New Hampshire voters head to the polls today for the primary, 1st Congressional District candidate Carleigh Beriont joins WFEA’s…
Tuesday, September 8, 202609/08/2026
From Crisis Response to Congress: 1st CD Candidate Hollie Novelinsky on Healthcare Reform and Overseas Service
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WFEA host Jeff Chidester chats with New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District candidate Hollie Novelinsky to discuss her background in healthcare…
Tuesday, September 8, 202609/08/2026
Affordable Energy and Fiscal Warnings: Brian Cole and Scott Brown Join The Morning Update
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In this segment of The Morning Update, host Jeff Chidester speaks with candidates competing for key federal offices in New…
Tuesday, September 8, 202609/08/2026
From the Polls to the Next Cycle: Dr. Nate Shrader on Primary Night Watchpoints and Campaign Strategy
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In this segment of The Morning Update, host Jeff Chidester welcomes back New England College Associate Professor of Politics Dr.…
