“…And why don’t we tax the Penguins while we’re at it”!

Dr. John Lappie, Plymouth State University, helps answer the question, ‘What do penguins and tariffs have in common? Dr. Lappie discusses the historical understanding of tariffs and the current conversation by members of Congress to bring tariff authority back to Congress. We briefly discuss the election of Supreme Court Justices in WI and NC.

Making Dollars and Cents out of the proposed State Budget.

NH Deputy Majority Joe Sweeney from Salem discusses the NH Budget the House has put together and what happens next in the processes. Rep Sweeney also shared with The Morning Update that The House will host an information session which will be available to view live or stream online on Tuesday, April 8th.

Being “Wildly Responsible” in the Granite State.

Kris Nielsen from VistNH.gov discusses the launch of the Wildly Responsible program, which helps prepare everyone for the great New Hampshire outdoors. Kris also discusses NH Beer Week and James Beard’s Super-Secret Ice Cream Shop nominee.

Tariffs, and softballs from Leslie Stahl.

Political satirist Karl Zahn joins The Morning Update to discuss the missing parts of the tariffs story. Karl and Host Jeff Chidester also discuss the continued madness of attacks on Tesla. We also review interesting audio from Leslie Stahl and comedian Amber Ruffin.

Helping folks soar through New Hampshire’s Aviation history.

Jeff Rapsis, Executive Director at the Aviation Museum of NH, discusses the Summer camp program, which is looking for campers, the special arrival and program with the Easter Bunny on April 12th, and volunteer sign-ups on April 16th.

With the Tariffs in place Jeff Chidester asks “Where do we go from here!?”

The WFEA’s The Morning Update Host, Jeff Chidester, tackles the question of tariffs. Is Jeff changing is mind on tariffs? Are you changing your mind on the issue of tariffs?

Family of murdered Manchester woman continue to search for clues.

The family of Denise Robert, the victim of an unsolved murder case from 2015, joins us on The Morning Update. Joe and Ernie Robert provide a case background and share their thoughts on the upcoming 10th Anniversary. Listeners can find out more by going to deniserobert-dot-org, and anyone with additional information can call the Manchester Crime Line at (603) 624-4040

Why it’s too early to jump to conclusions on the reciprocal tariffs and how they may help Republicans working on the Tax Cuts and Jobs bill.

Retirement Intelligence Radio Host Thom Brueckner explains President Trump’s approach to foreign economic policies, including introducing reciprocal tariffs. Thom also focuses extensively on federal budget discussions and proposed tax plans.

Alderman examine the Beech Street Shelter and Pappas makes a run for Senate.

Andy Sylvia from Manchester Ink Link discusses Congressman Pappas’ US Senate run announcement. Andy also discusses upcoming area government meetings and the Alderman’s meeting concerning Beech Street Shelter.

IWF: The on-going discussion over Trans-Athletes in Women’s sports.

WFEA’s The Morning Update host Jeff Chidester talks with IWF Ambassador Payton McNabb about the cases of two NH trans-athletes. Payton recently attended President Trump’s speech before Congress, representing the issue of trans-athletes in women’s sports.