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, May 8, 202505/08/2025

Is Charitable Gaming the Cure for NH’s Funding Needs.

In On-Demand

Christine Carignan and Matt Mowry from Business NH Magazine provide background on the growth of Charitable Gaming in New Hampshire and its potential impacts on the state’s economy.

Thursday, May 8, 202505/08/2025

Therapy, Not Surgery to Treat Gender Dysphoria.

In On-Demand

Dr. Jared Ross, Do No Harm Medicine, discusses the recent HHS study that recommends a therapeutic approach to helping patients address gender dysphoria.

Thursday, May 8, 202505/08/2025

The COVID Pandemic Could Have Been Avoided.

In On-Demand

In an exclusive NH appearance, Former CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield joins The Morning Update to discuss the Trump administration moratorium on ‘gain of function’ experiments (the probable cause of COVID-19) and share the top four steps to improve the CDC.

Wednesday, May 7, 202505/07/2025

How the media misleads on the topic of ‘Due Process.’

In On-Demand

Jeff highlights President Trump’s recent comments on Due Process, how the media has handled the conversation, and what is missing for context.

Wednesday, May 7, 202505/07/2025

Events to Help Veterans – SWAM

In On-Demand

Phil Taub from Swim with a Mission discusses the organization’s unique aspect and how it helps veterans and support groups. Check SWAM out online for ways to help and for upcoming events at swam.org

Wednesday, May 7, 202505/07/2025

Positive Signs in the Economy and the Markets.

In On-Demand

Radio Host and Financial Expert Thom Brueckner discusses the positive movements in the market and the strong jobs report.

Wednesday, May 7, 202505/07/2025

What is Medical Martial Law?

In On-Demand

Vaccine, health expert, and author Todd Callender joins us to explain the concept of his recent book ‘Disease X and Medical Martial Law.’ Todd explains what ‘medical martial law’ is and provides recent examples. Todd also talks about his work with RFK Jr. on vaccines.

Wednesday, May 7, 202505/07/2025

Are VA Cuts Just Arbitrarily – Congress Wants to Know.

In On-Demand

Reporter Patty Nieberg, Task & Purpose, shares her latest story, which reviews the recent Senate hearing with the head of the VA, Doug Collins. Senators pushed Collins on personnel and services cuts, and Patty has a great report on the hearing.

Wednesday, May 7, 202505/07/2025

Grace Curley Talks ‘The Met,’ Democrats’ Lost Messaging and More.

In On-Demand

Nationally syndicated radio personality Grace Curley joins us to discuss the continued unpopular position on illegal immigration. She also shares her thoughts on ‘The Met Gala.’

Wednesday, May 7, 202505/07/2025

NH Budget, Teacher Pay, and School Funding Banter with Drew Cline.

In On-Demand

Drew Cline and Jeff discuss the ‘NH budget battle,’ and Drew provides some keen insight into the impacts on school budgets and teacher pay.

Recent Headlines

2 days ago in National, Trending

US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once

Days of downpours have begun in Hawaii. The Southwest will soon bake with day after day of record 100-degree-plus (38 Celsius-plus) heat. Two storms will dump snow by the foot over northern Great Lakes states. And the dreaded polar vortex will again invade the Midwest and East with soul-crushing Arctic chill. This forecast of extremes comes as weather whiplash has already hit much of the East.

2 days ago in National

Key inflation gauge worsened in January, before Iran war lifted gas prices

An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve moved higher in January in the latest sign that prices were persistently elevated even before the Iran war caused spikes in oil and gas costs.

2 days ago in National

Man in Michigan synagogue attack lost family members in Israeli airstrike in Lebanon, official says

A man with a rifle who crashed into a large Michigan synagogue in what federal officials are saying was an attack had lost four family members in an Israeli airstrike in his native Lebanon last week, an official said Friday.

3 days ago in National

Epstein’s longtime accountant testifies on his wealth and business ties

House lawmakers were digging into Jeffrey Epstein's sprawling financial portfolio on Wednesday as a committee deposed his former accountant and tried to understand his connections to some of the world's wealthiest men.

4 days ago in National

2 killed and homes damaged after tornadoes tear through Illinois and Indiana, more storms moving in

Major storms whipped up tornadoes in parts of Illinois and Indiana that leveled homes, killing at least two people and injuring others, and another round of rain, hail and strong winds made its way through the region Wednesday, authorities said.