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.

Thursday, March 20, 202503/20/2025

Silverio highlights the lack of faith Democrats have in Schumer in this week’s Top Audio.

In On-Demand

Nicole Silverio, from the Daily Caller News Foundation, shares the big audio of the week. This week’s audio features a presidential advisor going nuclear, Sen. Schumer facing reality, and the White House Press Secretary expressing disappointment.

Thursday, March 20, 202503/20/2025

They say the Pen is mightier than the Sword, but what about an Autopen?

In On-Demand

Noted policy expert Hans Von Spakovsky joins us to discuss the concern over the potential misuse of the Presidential Autopen. This device can sign ‘binding’ orders with little oversight or confirmation that the president has signed them.

Thursday, March 20, 202503/20/2025

Is DOGE asking for too much personal information…?

In On-Demand

Host Jeff Chidester discusses DOGEQUEST, an online website that lists Tesla’s private information. Jeff asks if this is right and what could go wrong.

Thursday, March 20, 202503/20/2025

Could the Supreme Court be wrong…?

In On-Demand

Host Jeff Chidester challenges the listeners to consider the possibility that the Supreme Court may get some things wrong. Jeff also clarifies the NH House’s policy on debating puberty blockers.

Thursday, March 20, 202503/20/2025

Canadian Geese and why they’re awful.

In On-Demand

Host Jeff Chidester and Producer Tom Novak discuss the Portsmouth Herald story of the concerns by some citizens in Portsmouth that Canadian Geese waste could contain Bird Flu (which it does not).

Wednesday, March 19, 202503/19/2025

A look at the impact of Child Care in the Granite State.

In On-Demand

Dr. Nicole Heller, Senior Policy Analyst from the NH Fiscal Policy Institute, will discuss the findings of the institute’s recent study of child care’s impact on NH families. What is the cost impact on families, NH, and businesses, and are there possible solutions?

Wednesday, March 19, 202503/19/2025

Chidester on a new form of Censorship.

In On-Demand

WFEA’s The Morning Update Host Jeff Chidester discusses the impact of government-sponsored or pressured censorship. New studies indicated the level of censorship that occurred during the Biden administration.

Wednesday, March 19, 202503/19/2025

What the Mainstream Media is forgetting to mention when it comes to the Economy.

In On-Demand

Retirement Intelligence Radio Host and Financial Expert Thom Brueckner provides insight into some of the most recent financial data. Thom also offers positive news in the economy that many mainstream media outlets misreport or don’t mention.

Wednesday, March 19, 202503/19/2025

Revamping Military recruitment.

In On-Demand

Reporter Patty Nieberg, Task & Purpose, shares two stories related to the re-opening of the military recruitment centers and a program to help military members during pregnancy and with infant care.

Wednesday, March 19, 202503/19/2025

Why Fish & Game Wardens and Park Rangers work so well together.

In On-Demand

NH Fish and Game Lt. and Adjunct Professor Wayne Saunders, White Mountains Community College, discusses the relationship between National Park Randger and NH Fish and Game Wardens. Wayne also spoke about some of the updates on the college’s conservation and culinary programs.

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