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.

Thursday, August 21, 202508/21/2025

Gregg Pemberton: The Facts About Crime and Law Enforcement in DC

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Greg Pembereton is a 20+ veteran of the Washington DC Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), and was elected by his peers…

Thursday, August 21, 202508/21/2025

Jeff Chidester: Should Taxpayer Money Be Used To Support INTEL?

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Should taxpayer dollars be spent to purchase a percentage of INTEL? The only correct answer is ‘hell no.’ Host Jeff…

Thursday, August 21, 202508/21/2025

Gabriella Hoffman: Trump Ending Taxpayer-funded Chinese Solar Panel Projects

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Energy expert Gabriella Hoffman – Director, Center for Energy and Conservation at IWF, joins us to highlight some of President…

Thursday, August 21, 202508/21/2025

LuAnne King – NH Insurance Dept: Safeguarding Your Home From Fire

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What should you consider when thinking about fire insurance? Luanne King, New Hampshire Insurance Dept. Supervisor for Property and Casualty…

Thursday, August 21, 202508/21/2025

Wilson Beaver: How vulnerable is America’s food supply?

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How vulnerable is America’s food supply? Should we be concerned that Chinese companies are buying large agricultural land as well…

Thursday, August 21, 202508/21/2025

Jeff Chidester: Picklegate 2025

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The Morning Update host, Jeff Chidester, discusses the recent story of a Manchester resident who received a ‘cease-and-disist’ letter from…

Wednesday, August 20, 202508/20/2025

Aiden Buzzetti: One Project That Can Help Our Economy – If Approved

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As President Trump moves ahead with his ambitious ‘America First’ economic agenda, part of the plan will include a robust…

Wednesday, August 20, 202508/20/2025

Hopkinton State Fair and NH Food Bank Team Up

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When was the last time you went to a good, old-fashioned country fair? Could you go to one of NH’s…

Wednesday, August 20, 202508/20/2025

Wayne Saunders: Taste of the Wild and Warden Watch Videos

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Have you ever tried bear steak or a moose meat burger? Now is your chance. Retired NH Fish and Game…

Wednesday, August 20, 202508/20/2025

Rep. Rita Mattson: Urge Need for Grid Protection from Solar Weather & EMPs

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How vulnerable is our nation’s power grid to entities such as solar flares and EMP (electromagnetic pulse)? Rep. Rita Mattson…

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