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.

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Friday, April 3, 202604/03/2026

NH Senator Kevin Avard: Title IX Fight in NH

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New Hampshire State Senator joins us to discuss several issues facing New Hampshire, starting with the recent story of the…

Friday, April 3, 202604/03/2026

Rep. Joe Sweeny – Rep. Kristin Noble: Open Enrollment Progress and Stopping an Income Tax

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As the current New Hampshire legislative session continues to finalize pending bills, Representative Sweeney and Representative Noble join us in…

Friday, April 3, 202604/03/2026

NH SOS Dave Scanlan: NH and the Trump Administration at Odds Over Voter List

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New Hampshire Secretary of State David Scanlan joins The WFEA Morning Update to discuss the recent executive order from the…

Thursday, April 2, 202604/02/2026

ConVal Under Investigation for Violating Title IX

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Sarah Parshall Perry, VP & Senior Legal Fellow – Defending Education, joins the show to share details of the Department…

Thursday, April 2, 202604/02/2026

Jennifer Chmiel: Manchester School District Budget (26-27)

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Manchester School District Superintendent Jennifer Chmiel joins us in the studio, along with Karen DeFrancis, to break down where the…

Thursday, April 2, 202604/02/2026

Defense Expert Steve Bucci: The Iranian Conflict at One Month

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Steven Bucci, Visiting Fellow at the Phillip N. Truluck Center for Leadership Development, offers insightful thoughts on President Trump’s national…

Thursday, April 2, 202604/02/2026

Nicole Silverio: Access to the Holyland, A Confused SCOTUS Justice, a Glenn Beck Rant

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Media Expert Nicole Silverio, Daily Caller News Foundation, drops the top news maker audio clips of the week. This week,…

Thursday, April 2, 202604/02/2026

Mark Vargas: President Trump’s Speech on Iran

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Mark Vargas, a defense policy expert and former liaison officer at the Department of Defense (DOD), joins The Morning Update…

Thursday, April 2, 202604/02/2026

Thom Brueckner: President Trump Continues to Exhibit Strong Leadership with Iran

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Amid the crucial disruptions worldwide due to geopolitical developments in Iran and Ukraine, Thom Brueckner from the Retirement Intelligence Radio…

Wednesday, April 1, 202604/01/2026

Mike O’Neill: SCOTUS Tackles Birthright Citizenship

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The Trump Administration’s debate over birthright citizenship will be heard by the US Supreme Court on April 1st. What can…

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