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.
Friday, May 9, 202505/09/2025
What to Expect from the New Pope, the First American Pontiff.
In On-Demand
Journalist Matt Lamb, a Chicago native, joins us to discuss Pope Leo XIV’s selection. Matt shares the Catholics’ initial reaction and provides a background on the pontiff.
Friday, May 9, 202505/09/2025
NH Senate Tries to Finalize the State Budget.
In On-Demand
NH Senator Rebecca Perkins-Kwoka joins us for an update on the intense NH budget talks this week and how the Senate is addressing Medicaid cuts, mental health funding, and outreach to veterans.
Thursday, May 8, 202505/08/2025
WFEA – Forge VFR Veteran Series: Barriers to Treatment
In On-Demand
The team from Forge VFR joins us for part two of WFEA’s and Forge’s ‘Military Culture & Clinical Care for Veterans.’ This week, Sean Kilbreth, Matthew Kowalski, Nathaniel Taylor, and Ginger Munson discuss solutions to the barriers veterans, first responders, AND their families face when seeking assistance.
Thursday, May 8, 202505/08/2025
The School Budget is Approved.
In On-Demand
The Manchester Selectman settled on the school budget for the Manchester School District. Reporter Andy Sylvia, Manchester Ink Kink, shares his reporting on the final details of the approved budget.
Thursday, May 8, 202505/08/2025
What Do Women Want?
In On-Demand
Patrice Onuka, Director of the Center for Economic Opportunity—Independent Women’s Forum, shares her recent articles on what women are looking for as contractors and what role they want the government to avoid playing in the economy.
Thursday, May 8, 202505/08/2025
Is Charitable Gaming the Cure for NH’s Funding Needs.
In On-Demand
Christine Carignan and Matt Mowry from Business NH Magazine provide background on the growth of Charitable Gaming in New Hampshire and its potential impacts on the state’s economy.
Thursday, May 8, 202505/08/2025
Therapy, Not Surgery to Treat Gender Dysphoria.
In On-Demand
Dr. Jared Ross, Do No Harm Medicine, discusses the recent HHS study that recommends a therapeutic approach to helping patients address gender dysphoria.
Thursday, May 8, 202505/08/2025
The COVID Pandemic Could Have Been Avoided.
In On-Demand
In an exclusive NH appearance, Former CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield joins The Morning Update to discuss the Trump administration moratorium on ‘gain of function’ experiments (the probable cause of COVID-19) and share the top four steps to improve the CDC.
Wednesday, May 7, 202505/07/2025
How the media misleads on the topic of ‘Due Process.’
In On-Demand
Jeff highlights President Trump’s recent comments on Due Process, how the media has handled the conversation, and what is missing for context.
Wednesday, May 7, 202505/07/2025
Events to Help Veterans – SWAM
In On-Demand
Phil Taub from Swim with a Mission discusses the organization’s unique aspect and how it helps veterans and support groups. Check SWAM out online for ways to help and for upcoming events at swam.org
