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.

Monday, February 16, 202602/16/2026

Emily Brooks: Government Shutdown and Epstein Hearings

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Both the US House and the US Senate are out of session this week, with only key and senior members…

Monday, February 16, 202602/16/2026

Michael Graham: NH and MA Governors Exchange

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What is behind Massachusetts Governor Healy’s social media “demanding” that New Hampshire Governor Ayotte stop the proposed ICE Facility in…

Friday, February 13, 202602/13/2026

Political Satirist Karl Zahn: The Myths from Katie Couric

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Political Satirist and Substack Commentator Karl Zahn joins host Jeff Chidester to discuss the Nancy Guthrie Disappearance (Savannah Guthrie’s mother),…

Friday, February 13, 202602/13/2026

skiNH: NH’s Olympic and Ski History

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Kris Nielsen, visitNH, and Tim Smith, skiNH, join us to discuss NH’s rich Olympic and skiing history. We also chat…

Friday, February 13, 202602/13/2026

Sen. Rebecca Perkins-Kowoka: Fate of the Housing Champions Program

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What has been touted as a successful community house program, Housing Champions, was repealed by the NH House. NH Senate…

Friday, February 13, 202602/13/2026

NH House Speaker Pro Tem Jim Kofalt: Family Alienation and Bathroom Bill

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NH House Speaker Jim Kofalt joins us to provide a roundup of the past week’s activities in the New Hampshire…

Thursday, February 12, 202602/12/2026

Jeff ‘s Commentary – 121226: Democratic Congressman Gene Wu – “We are the Majority Now.”

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Host Jeff Chidstter shares an interesting interview from Texas Democratic Congressman Gene Wu, who tries to convince the interviewer that…

Thursday, February 12, 202602/12/2026

Jeff’s Morning Monologue – 021226: Bondi Hearing, Inditing Congressmen, Katie Couric Attacks

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Host Jeff Chidester discusses and shares audio on the topics of the Congressional Hearing with US Attorney Pam Bondi (which…

Thursday, February 12, 202602/12/2026

Business NH Magazine: The Growing Impact of Biotech in NH

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The biotech industry has built an incredible foundation in New Hampshire, with even a bigger future ahead. Matt Mowry and …

Thursday, February 12, 202602/12/2026

DCNF Nicole Silverio: Epstein Hearing Descends into a Screechfest

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Congress recently held a hearing with U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to discuss the release of the Epstein file and…

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