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 7, 202605/07/2026

Advance Technology Expert Autumn Dorsey: AI and the Human Person

In On-Demand

Autumn Dorsey, Advanced Technology Expert – Heritage, joins The Morning Update to discuss advances and the ever-growing interrelationship among advanced…

Wednesday, May 6, 202605/06/2026

Reporter Patty Nieberg: Concerns Regarding Predictive Market Betting in the Military

In On-Demand

Patty Nieberg shares a recent story about predictive market apps, such as Polymarket, and their use by U.S. military personnel.…

Wednesday, May 6, 202605/06/2026

Economic Expert Patrice Onwuka: Spirit Airlines Bankruptcy was Avoidable, and a Bailout Isn’t the Answer

Economic expert Patrice Onwuka, Vice President for Economic Policy – Independent Women’s Center for Economic Opportunity, joins the Morning Update…

Wednesday, May 6, 202605/06/2026

Morning Update Guest John Shelton 5-6-26

WFEA Radio · Morning Update Guest John Shelton 5-6-26

Wednesday, May 6, 202605/06/2026

Policy Expert Drew Cline: Outdated Independent Contractor Rules, NH Tax Receipts

How were NH tax receipts in the first part of 2026? With the rise in independent contractors, are there policies…

Tuesday, May 5, 202605/05/2026

Dr. Nate Shrader: The ‘Party’ Tents Are Growing Smaller

New England College Professor Dr. Nate Shrader and The Morning Show host jeff Chidester dicuess the appearance that both major…

Tuesday, May 5, 202605/05/2026

NH State Sen Dan Innis: Housing Champions, Economy-Gas Prices, NH Tolls

NH State Senator Dan Innis hops on the show to dicuess the bipartisan support for ‘The Housing Champions’ program, the effect…

Tuesday, May 5, 202605/05/2026

Communication Expert Delanie Bomar: The Troubled Past of Graham Platner

Director of Regional Communications – RNC Delanie Bomar calls into The Morning Update to talk about the candidacy of Maine…

Tuesday, May 5, 202605/05/2026

Reporter Damien Fisher: Rand v State of New Hampshire School Funding

Reporter Damien Fisher reports that the New Hampshire Supreme Court won’t suspend the normal rules for judicial recusals in the…

Monday, May 4, 202605/04/2026

Business Spotlight: Easterseals NH Military & Veterans Campus

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Ana McKenna, Interim Program Director – Easterseals NH Military & Veterans Campus (MilitaryVeteransCampusNH.org), joins us to discuss the new and…

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