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.

Tuesday, December 24, 202412/24/2024

Constitutionality Considerations Regarding the Satanic Temple’s Statue in Concord

Constitutional Expert Andrea Picciotti-Bayer from The Conscience Project discusses constitutionality considerations regarding public displays, such as the Satanic Temple’s statue…

Saturday, December 21, 202412/21/2024

The Economy’s Impact on Health Insurance

Dr. Jason Aziz, the NH Department of Insurance Department’s Director of Health Economics, explains the economy’s impact on health insurance…

Saturday, December 21, 202412/21/2024

A Look at the Trump Administrations Energy Policy

Gabriella Hoffman from the Independent Women’s Forum (IWF) shares her latest article on what she believes is the energy policy…

Saturday, December 21, 202412/21/2024

Governor Chris Sununu on Efforts to Support NH Small Businesses

NH Governor Chris Sununu visited the WFEA studio to discuss fiscal responsibility, constituent services, and efforts to support NH small…

Saturday, December 21, 202412/21/2024

The Current Understanding of Birthright Citizenship and its Constitutional Facts.

Hans von Spakovsky, a constitutional expert from the Heritage Foundation, provides a well-informed overview of the current understanding of birthright…

Saturday, December 21, 202412/21/2024

The Breakdown of the Continuing Resolution Funding Bill Debate

WFEA’s The Morning Update hosts Jeff Chidester and producer Tom Novak discuss the absolute lunacy of the breakdown of the…

Friday, December 20, 202412/20/2024

Live from Congress…

Emily Brooks, The Hill’s House Reporter, provided an ‘in the trenches’ report from Congress on the current state of the Continuation Resolution debate and the emergence of a ‘Plan C.’

Friday, December 20, 202412/20/2024

Housing in 2025 in the Granite State.

Reporter Ethan DeWitt from New Hampshire Bulletin updates WFEA listeners on what 2025 may hold for addressing the housing shortages in New Hampshire.

Friday, December 20, 202412/20/2024

Out and about in New Hampshire with Kris Neilsen.

Kris Neilsen from visitNHdotgov shares news about North Conway and its placing for best snow destination in a USA Today survey. Kris talks about the State-sponsored ‘1st Day Hikes’ that will occur at NH State Parks on New Year’s Day.

Friday, December 20, 202412/20/2024

Karl Zahn offers his perspective on the Continuing Resolution.

New Hampshire Political – Current Event Satirist Karl Zahn offers his keen insight into the failed Continuing Relation debate and the lack of concern from the federal government as it pertains to drone incursion into sensitive airspace.

Recent Headlines

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John Bolton, who served as national security adviser to President Donald Trump during his first term and later became a vocal critic of the Republican leader, was charged Thursday with storing top secret records at home and sharing with relatives diary-like notes about his time in government that contained classified information.

3 days ago in National

County judge in Chicago area bars ICE from arresting people at court

Cook County's top judge signed an order barring ICE from arresting people at court. Cook County includes Chicago, which has seen a federal immigration crackdown in recent months.

4 days ago in National

Supreme Court takes up GOP-led challenge to Voting Rights Act that could affect control of Congress

The Supreme Court is taking up a major Republican-led challenge to the Voting Rights Act, the centerpiece legislation of the Civil Rights Movement, that could gut a key provision of the law that prohibits racial discrimination in redistricting.

4 days ago in National

Trump honoring Charlie Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom on what would be his 32nd birthday

President Donald Trump on Tuesday is posthumously awarding America's highest civilian honor to Charlie Kirk, the assassinated activist who inspired a generation of young conservatives and helped push the nation's politics further to the right.

5 days ago in National

Rare October storm brings heavy rain and possible mudslides to Southern California

A rare October storm arrived in California on Tuesday and threatened to pummel wildfire-scarred Los Angeles neighborhoods with heavy rain, high winds and possible mudslides. Some homes were ordered to evacuate.