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.
Monday, September 14, 202609/14/2026
Monday Morning Briefing: Middle East Escalation, Democratic Division, and the Race to Regulate AI
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WFEA Morning Update host Jeff Chidester kicks off the week with his signature Monday Morning Briefing, tackling three major stories…
Monday, September 14, 202609/14/2026
Media Circus vs. Sanctity of Juror Deliberations: Jeff Chidester Breaks Down the Lindsay Clancy Jury Media Tour
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WFEA Morning Update host Jeff Chidester takes a deep dive into the shocking media tour following the Lindsay Clancy trial.…
Monday, September 14, 202609/14/2026
Supporting Granite State Veterans: Previewing the 22nd Annual NH Veteran Stand Down
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WFEA Morning Update host Jeff Chidester sits down with Henry Och, President & CEO of Harbor Care, and Bob Coates,…
Monday, September 14, 202609/14/2026
Property Revaluations, Tax Cap Tricks, and School Scores: Rich Girard Breaks Down Manchester’s Critical Issues
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On this segment of The Morning Update, host Jeff Chidester welcomes regular contributor and local policy expert Rich Girard (Girard…
Monday, September 14, 202609/14/2026
Mouthguard Safety, Veteran Care, and Mobile Clinics: Tom Raffio Joins The Morning Update
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On this segment of The Morning Update, host Jeff Chidester sits down with regular guest Tom Raffio, President and CEO…
Monday, September 14, 202609/14/2026
Early Detection and Family Support: The NH Prostate Cancer Coalition Joins The Morning Update
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On this segment of The Morning Update, host Jeff Chidester welcomes Cathi Bachhuber and Peter McGee, co-presidents of the NH…
Monday, September 14, 202609/14/2026
Redistricting Chaos, AI Guardrails, and a Divided NH Democrats: Dr. John Lappie Analyzes the Post-Election Fallout
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During this segment of The Morning Update, host Jeff Chidester talks with regular political and government policy expert Dr. John…
Thursday, September 10, 202609/10/2026
Jobs, Healthcare, and Economic Trends: Gadai Bulgac Joins WFEA’s Morning Update
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WFEA Radio host Jeff Chidester welcomes Gadai Bulgac, Policy Analyst at Advancing American Freedom (AAF), for an in-depth conversation on…
Thursday, September 10, 202609/10/2026
From Success to Next Steps: How Manchester and Harbor Care Are Ending Veteran Homelessness
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WFEA Radio host Jeff Chidester joins in-studio Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais and Henry Och, President and CEO of Harbor Care,…
Thursday, September 10, 202609/10/2026
From the USS Cole to Today: Brent Sadler Examines the Navy’s Global Security Role
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WFEA Radio host Jeff Chidester sits down with global politics expert, Fox News contributor, and national defense analyst Brent Sadler,…
