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, March 12, 202503/12/2025

Author and national liberty advocate Christine Menedis shares insights on DOGE, Debt/Deficit Crisis and the future of the Dept. of Education.

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Christine Menedis, an author with a background spanning classical music, law, business, and financial markets, joins The Morning Update to provide an acute perspective on the issues surrounding DOGE, the current debt/deficit crisis, and the conversation regarding the future of the Department of Education.

Tuesday, March 11, 202503/11/2025

NH Town Meeting Voting

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NEC Professor Nathan Shrader joins to discuss the unique history of NH town meeting voting, the potential of a federal…

Tuesday, March 11, 202503/11/2025

Dan Innis on the Stock Market and Walking Back DEI

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NH State Senator and Economics Professor Dan Innis talks about the stock market and the walking back of DEI.

Tuesday, March 11, 202503/11/2025

Gov. Kelly Ayotte on the Recent Bipartisan Letter Released by Several NH Mayors

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NH Governor Kelly Ayotte calls to discuss the recent bipartisan letter released by several NH Mayors and other elected officials…

Tuesday, March 11, 202503/11/2025

DEI and the Focus (or lack thereof) of Recent Progressive-Leaning Protests Throughout NH

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Reporter Damien Fisher discusses stories that explore a lawsuit filed by NH’s most prominent teachers’ union regarding DEI and the…

Tuesday, March 11, 202503/11/2025

The America-first Economic Approach

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National economics expert David Bahnsen discusses how to examine the markets, the Trump administration’s tariff policy, and the America-first economic…

Monday, March 10, 202503/10/2025

Trans Individuals in Sports and Safe Spaces

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WFEA Host Jeff Chidester discusses the recent podcast featuring CA Governor Newsome and national Conservative Charlie Kirk on the issue…

Monday, March 10, 202503/10/2025

A Final Review of President Trump’s Speech, A Looming Government Shutdown, & The Recent Canadian Election

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Plymouth State University president Dr. John Lappie and Jeff Chidester discuss the final review of President Trump’s speech before Congress,…

Monday, March 10, 202503/10/2025

Northeast Delta Dental Mobile Clinics Help Patients on Medicare/Medicaid

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Northeast Delta Dental President and CEO Tom Raffio provides an update on the highly successful outreach programs that use mobile…

Monday, March 10, 202503/10/2025

NH Comedian Juston McKinney Joins Us in the Studio

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NH Comedian Juston McKinney joins us in the studio to do life as a comedian and his upcoming shows, including…

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