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.

Wednesday, August 6, 202508/06/2025

Grace Curley: Is Our Media Complicit Or Foolish?

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Is the media complicit in misreporting or failing to report accurately on key stories of the day, such as Russiagate,…

Wednesday, August 6, 202508/06/2025

How Do We Fight Back Against Socialist Tendencies In Our Government?

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Drew Cline from the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy joins us to discuss their recent article on a counter…

Tuesday, August 5, 202508/05/2025

NH Attorney General Accused Of Withholding Evidence

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In the latest development involving a crucial New Hampshire case, suspended NH Supreme Court Judge Hantz Marconi’s lawyers are accusing…

Tuesday, August 5, 202508/05/2025

Experience The Golden Age of NH Aviation

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Asst. Director for the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire, Leah Dearborn, joins us to talk about two exciting events coming…

Tuesday, August 5, 202508/05/2025

Is NH State Sovereignty Up For Sale, And Is China Buying?

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NH State Senator Kevin Avard joins us to discuss a concerning threat to our state sovereignty. Recently, a company, Nongfu…

Tuesday, August 5, 202508/05/2025

Manchester Mayoral Candidate Jessica Spillers

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Manchester Mayoral Candidate Jessica Spillers joins host Jeff Chidester in the studio to discuss her run for mayor. Jessica shares…

Tuesday, August 5, 202508/05/2025

Jeff Chidester: Is There Alien Spacecraft Heading Towards Earth?

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Has science discovered an extraterrestrial spacecraft masquerading as a ‘comet?’ Jeff shares his fascination with a recent UFO story reported…

Monday, August 4, 202508/04/2025

Juliana Bergeron & Matt Mayberry: Remembering Augusta Petrone

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Stateswoman and Granite Stater Augusta Petrone passed away on August 1st. Augusta played an important role both in the NH…

Monday, August 4, 202508/04/2025

Emily Brooks: Big Move For Nancy Grace – Stopping Insider Trading In Congress

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The Hill’s Emily Brooks catches us up on a push to introduce legislation to prevent members of Congress from investing…

Monday, August 4, 202508/04/2025

Mayor Jay Ruais: Economic Improvements and Addressing Homelessness

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Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais calls in for his monthly visit with The Morning Update. During this visit, we talk about…

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