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, February 11, 202502/11/2025

Should Suspects Charged with Violent Crimes be Released on Personal Recognizance Bail

Manchester Mayor Jay Ruias drops into The Morning Update to express his concern over the release of two suspects charged…

Monday, February 10, 202502/10/2025

Misspending Audits, Why Is The Media Not Asking Questions?

WFEA’s The Morning Update Host, Jeff Chidester, wonders why no one on the weekend news shows asked specific questions about…

Monday, February 10, 202502/10/2025

The Constitutional Battle That is the Conversation Between the Congressional and Executive Branch

Plymouth State University Professor Dr. John Lappie discusses the constitutional battle—the conversation between the Congressional and Executive Branch, the government…

Monday, February 10, 202502/10/2025

The Adult Medicaid Dental Benefit, Mobile Dental Clinics, and Veterans Oral Healthcare Program

Northeast Delta Dental’s President/CEO talks about community outreach through its Adult Medicaid Dental Benefit Mobile Dental Clinics and Veterans Oral…

Monday, February 10, 202502/10/2025

Attracting More Tourists To New Hampshire

Kris Neilsen from visitNHdotgov talks about the recent trade shows they attended to attract more tourists to our state. Kris…

Monday, February 10, 202502/10/2025

President Trump’s plans for Gaza

Political satirist Karl Zahn talks about President Trump’s plans for Gaza and the fact that the democratic party still seems…

Monday, February 10, 202502/10/2025

This Week In Audio

Nicole Silverio, from the Daily Caller News Foundation, presents the three top audio clips of the week, each addressing pressing…

Monday, February 10, 202502/10/2025

The Welcoming Career Tracks Available In The Natural Water Industry

Dan Grace from Capital Well discusses the welcoming career tracks available in the natural water industry. Dan also talked about…

Monday, February 10, 202502/10/2025

The Changing Wedding Industry

Matt Mowry and Christine Carignan from Business NH Magazine share the story of the changing wedding industry. How have weddings…

Monday, February 10, 202502/10/2025

President Trump Signs The Protect Women and Girls’ Sports Executive Order

Lauren Miller, a former LPGA golfer, shares her experience on the stage with President Trump during his recent signing of…

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