The Greatest American: Benjamin Franklin – “A republic, if you can keep it.”

America’s Economist and author Dr. Mark Skousen joins The Morning Update to discuss his new book ‘The Greatest American: Benjamin Franklin – History’s Most Versatile Genius. Dr. Skousen, a descendant of Franklin, shares anecdotes from Franklin’s life and how Franklin would respond to our government today.

Monday’s with the Mayor: Manchester School Budget, Affordable Housing, and Fentanyl Penalties

Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais provides a final analysis of the city’s school budget and discusses the city’s support for public servant retirement reform and enhanced penalties for fentanyl dealers. We end the discussion by highlighting the positive start of an affordable housing project.

OBBB Tensions Between the Senate, House, and Trump.

Reporter Emily Brooks from The Hill and the newsletter ‘The Movement’ talks about the negotiations involving the OBBB (One Big Beautiful Bill). Emily also discusses the tension between Trump and Putin and how House members are handling the Ukraine dilemma.

Political Fish Fries, AI Blunders, and NH FITN Chances.

Dr. John Lappie from Plymouth State University joins Jeff to discuss emerging Democratic candidates for 2028, outreach to voters, especially young males, and the risks of using AI without proper guidance.

NH Veterans’ Home: Kim MacKay – Commadant

We’re joined by NH Veterans’ Home Commandant Kim MacKay, who helps us understand the history, services, and how the community can support this wonderful home.

WFEA’s Veterans’ Forum featuring Congresswoman Goodlander, Mayor Ruais, Henry Och

Jeff Chidester and WFEA Veterans’ Forum panelists, including New Hampshire Congresswoman Goodlander, Manchester Mayor Ruais, and CEO-President Henry Och, discuss…

Energy Expert Discusses Trump Nuclear Executive Order

Energy expert Gabriella Hoffman, Director of the Center for Energy and Conservation at IWF, provides an analysis of President Trump’s executive order on nuclear power. Gabriella also discusses the shifting support for nuclear power.

Early Childcare Solution in New Hampshire

Early childcare expert Jackie Cowell joins Matt Mowry and Christine Carignan from Business NH Magazine to discuss NH’s approach to the issue of early childcare.

Medial Expert Nicole Silverio discusses TACO, Sculley, and Slugs

Media expert Nicole Silverio from the Daily Caller News Foundation shares three top audio and video clips of the week. Nicole and Jeff discuss President Trump’s response to being called TACO, CBS reporter Sculley’s unhinged commencement speech, and Congresswoman Schultz’s response to being called a slug.

Former Asst. U.S. Attorney Explains Why DC is a Criminal Haven

Cully Stimson, legal expert – former Assistant United States Attorney, and author (of Rogue Prosecutors: How Radical Soros Lawyers Are Destroying America’s Communities), joins us to discuss the Capital Jewish Museum shooting and the failure of former U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Matt Graves to keep DC safe.