The WFEA Morning Update
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.
Friday, March 14, 202503/14/2025
With Spring around the corner have you considered Spring Skiing…?
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Kris Nielsen from VistNH.gov joins The Morning Update and brings a guest, Jess Keeler from Visit SKI.com. We talk about spring skiing and related events coming up throughout the next few weeks.
Friday, March 14, 202503/14/2025
Zahn on this week’s headlines.
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Political Satirist Karl Zahn shares his thoughts on people attacking Tesla vehicles and Congress’ current ineptitude on funding and efficiency. Karl also shares his thoughts on Sen. Shaheen’s retirement.
Friday, March 14, 202503/14/2025
Kwoka on the Democratic response to EFAs and Housing crunch.
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Senate Minority Leader Rebecca Perkins Kwoka joins WFEA to discuss the Democrat’s answer to EFA accounts and housing legislation. Sen. Perkins Kwoka also shares her thoughts on a possible run for the 1st Congressional seat if Rep. Pappas runs for the Senate.
Friday, March 14, 202503/14/2025
The demand for Bail Reform from New Hampshire Lawmakers
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WFEA’s The Morning Update Host Jeff Chidester offers his observations on the NH House debate and passage of bail reform legislation. Jeff shares some emotional audio from NH Rep. Ross Barry that illustrates the importance of the need for bail reform.
Thursday, March 13, 202503/13/2025
Kaufman sheds light on mainstream media’s bias in covering the Hams-Israel conflict.
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Historian and author Uri Kaufman joins us to discuss the campus unrest and the mainstream media’s biased reporting on the Hams-Israel conflict. Uri also talks about his new book, American Intifada, which details the truth behind the campus unrest.
Thursday, March 13, 202503/13/2025
How the Housing Crisis is impacting disabled Americans.
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Michael Dennehy from Next Step Living (nextsetpliving.org) discusses his recent article highlighting the need to ensure housing for people with disabilities seeking independent living is part of the housing conversation.
Thursday, March 13, 202503/13/2025
Why the trades matter to Granite Staters.
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Christine Carrigan and Matthew Mowry from Business NH Magazine join WFEA to discuss their latest article, which focuses on the trades in New Hampshire.
Thursday, March 13, 202503/13/2025
The week’s top Audio asks just what is Whoopi Goldberg talking about…?
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Media Expert Nicole Silverio, Daily Caller News Foundation, delivers the Big Three Audio clips of the Week: Whoopi of The View, VP Vance being heckled, and WH Press Sectary Karoline Leavitt tangling with an AP reporter.
Thursday, March 13, 202503/13/2025
Who’s left to fill the void left by Shaheen’s exit.
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Michael Graham from NH Journal provides insight and a keen analysis of NH US Shaheen’s retirement. What does it mean for the race? Who will emerge as the leading candidate for each party? Is it Pappas, Sununu, or someone else?
Thursday, March 13, 202503/13/2025
Jonathan Butcher talks changes at the Dept of Education and explains what the layoffs really mean.
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Education Expert Jonathan Butcher, author of the book Splintered: Critical Race Theory and the Progressive War on Truth, discusses the changes at the Federal Department of Education (DOE). What do the layoffs mean, and what are the next possible steps?
