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.

Wednesday, May 20, 202605/20/2026

Task and Purpose: The Heroic Actions of Major Erika Page

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Senior reporter Patty Neiberg of Task & Purpose shares the heroic story of Army Doctor Major Erika Page. Dr. Page…

Wednesday, May 20, 202605/20/2026

Military Appreciation Month Profile: Meaghan Mobbs

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Born into a military family, both of Meaghan Mobb’s parents served in the Army. Raised in military culture, a graduate…

Wednesday, May 20, 202605/20/2026

Soren Aldaco: A Detransitioner’s Journey

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At age 11, Soren Aldaco began drifting toward isolation and confusion. Soren thought she found solace online, but she almost…

Wednesday, May 20, 202605/20/2026

Drew Cline: The Daft Argument for Resisting Open Enrollment

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Joining us from the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy are Drew Cline and host Jeff Chidester, who dive right…

Wednesday, May 20, 202605/20/2026

Outdoor Expert Wayne Saunders

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Retired Fish and Game Warden, Great Woods Law alum, educator Wayne Saunders joins the show to talk ‘turkeys,’ upcoming conversation…

Wednesday, May 20, 202605/20/2026

Policy Expert Jace White: Union Bill Only Helps Leadership

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Jace White, Government Relations Manager at AAF (Advancing American Freedom), joins The Morning Update to discuss a new bill in…

Tuesday, May 19, 202605/19/2026

Jeff Chidester’s Morning Monologue: Trump Holds Off on Iran, Ayotte Talks Data Centers, Is Harris Running in 2028?

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The Morning Update host, Jeff Chidester, kicks off the May 19, 2026, show, diving into the top stories of the…

Tuesday, May 19, 202605/19/2026

Reporter Damien Fisher: Berlin Domestic Murder Internal Investigation

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Reporter Damien Fisher shares his latest story on the 2025 Marisol Fuentes murder case. Damien details the initial results of…

Tuesday, May 19, 202605/19/2026

Newsmax Contributor Jay Town: Aftermath of Trump’s Trip to China

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Former US Attorney, Marine, and Newsmax contributor Jay Town hops onto The Morning Update to review President Trump’s trip to…

Tuesday, May 19, 202605/19/2026

Rep. Joe Sweeney: Securing the NH Century

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Rep. Sweeney, Deputy Majority Leader, asked an interesting question online – ‘If you could change anything about how New Hampshire…

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