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, September 30, 202509/30/2025

Manchester Vets Council: Gulf Wars Global War on Terror Memorial

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How should we honor those who fought during the Gulf War? We are joined by representatives from the Manchester Veterans’…

Tuesday, September 30, 202509/30/2025

Damien Fisher: A Disgraced Ex-Cop Runs for Office and Marconi Trial Updates

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Investigative Reporter Damien Fisher joins the show to provide some interesting updates on the upcoming Marconi Trial and the attempts…

Tuesday, September 30, 202509/30/2025

1st CD Candidate Profile: Rep. Brian Cole

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Current NH House Member and 1st CD Candidate Brian Cole joins us to discuss his candidacy. We talk about the…

Monday, September 29, 202509/29/2025

Elite Medical Spa: Restore Your Confidence

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Allison Gerokoulis, Practice Manager at Elite Medical Spa, joins us to share the story of one of the area’s top aesthetic providers.…

Monday, September 29, 202509/29/2025

John Lappie: Comey’s Firing, Government Shutdown, Ukraine Conflict

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Will former FBI head Comey’s firing affect Trump’s approval rating? What should we make of Trump’s ‘course correction on the…

Friday, September 26, 202509/26/2025

Sen. Rebecca Perkins-Kwoka: Childcare, Housing, and Senior Care

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Senate Minority Leader Rebecca Perkins-Kwoka hops on the show after our summer hiatus, calling in from a leadership conference in…

Friday, September 26, 202509/26/2025

Rep. Sam Farmington: Protecting College Students Act

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What are some of the issues facing young conservatives on college campuses? How has the assassination of Charlie Kirk affected…

Thursday, September 25, 202509/25/2025

Business NH Magazine: The Great Hesitation

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As companies consider the changes in the economy and the shifting markets, they will also need to map out a…

Thursday, September 25, 202509/25/2025

Nicole Silverio: JD Slams Democrats, Harris’ Poor Memory, and Trans-shooter Investigation

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Media expert Nicole Silverio, Daily Caller News Foundation, delivers some of the top audio/video of the week. Video 1 –…

Thursday, September 25, 202509/25/2025

Rachel Greszler: Why We Need to Promote Youth Employment

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Just 35% of 16- to 19-year-olds worked last summer, down from 54% in 2000, yet we know that teens who…

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