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, January 22, 202501/22/2025

The 2024 Law Enforcement Fatalities Report

Bill Alexander, from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, discusses the details of the recently released 2024 law enforcement…

Wednesday, January 22, 202501/22/2025

Thom Brueckner shares the truth about Tarriffs

Retirement Intelligence Radio Host Thom Brueckner clearly explains how tariffs can be effectively used to strengthen America’s economy and how the job’s report numbers are misleading. 

Wednesday, January 22, 202501/22/2025

In Coming Up

We’re back Monday morning talking about the on-going Government shutdown with the Hill’s Emily Brooks. And we dive into the 2026 Election with Policy expert and former Mayor George Hansel. 

Tuesday, January 21, 202501/21/2025

The Biannual NH State Budget

NH State Senator Dan Innis joins WFEA’s The Morning Update to discuss the early focus on creating the biannual NH…

Tuesday, January 21, 202501/21/2025

President Trump’s Inauguration Speech

Professor Nathan Shrader from New England College shares his observations of President Trump’s inauguration speech. Professor Shrader and host Jeff Chidester briefly discuss the constitutional understanding of birthright citizenship and the separation of power.

Tuesday, January 21, 202501/21/2025

The Case Against Former NH State Senator Andy Sanborn

Investigate Reporter Damien Fisher provides an update on the case against former NH State Senator Andy Sanborn in which the…

Monday, January 20, 202501/20/2025

The Inaugural Addresses Of The Past

New England College Professor Dr. Wayne Lesperance and WFEA Host Jeff Chidester listen to and discuss President Abraham Lincoln’s Second…

Monday, January 20, 202501/20/2025

The Tone Approach to the Presidential Inauguration Speech.

Scott Spradling, from Spradling Group, discusses the tone approach to the Presidential Inauguration speech. Scott also discusses how nonprofits, private…

Monday, January 20, 202501/20/2025

President Trump’s Vow to ‘Act in historic speed’ After the Inauguration

Fox News – Concord Monitor Reporter Paul Steinhauser shares his recent column on President Trump’s vow to ‘act in historic…

Monday, January 20, 202501/20/2025

President Trump To Rollout Executive Orders and Other Policies

Josh McElveen, from McElveen Strategies, discusses how President Trump could manage the rollout of his executive orders and other policy…

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