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.

Monday, May 4, 202605/04/2026

The Hill’s Emily Brooks: DHS Funding Settled and King Charles’ Visit

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Emily Brooks from The Hill provides updates on the final DHS funding legislation, the Farm Bill, and FISA Reauthorization. Emily…

Monday, May 4, 202605/04/2026

Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais: Budget and Childcare

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Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais joined us for his monthly segment ‘Monday’s with the Mayor’  as the mayor provides an update…

Monday, May 4, 202605/04/2026

Pundit Walter McFarlane: Are Government Bailouts En Vogue?

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Policy pundit and former congressional candidate Walter McFarlane calls in to discuss his latest article, the potential bailout of Spirit…

Monday, May 4, 202605/04/2026

Dr John Lappie: The Shifting Dynamic of the ’26 Midterms

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Plymouth State University Professor Dr. John Lappie joins to kick off another interesting week. Dr. Lappie and The Morning Update…

Friday, May 1, 202605/01/2026

Dan Stowers: Derry American Legion-VFW Ruck March

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US Army Veteran, VFW-American Legion member Dan Stowers joins us to share the details of an upcoming family-oriented fundraiser, the…

Friday, May 1, 202605/01/2026

visitNH.gov: May is Here, Lots of Things to do in NH

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Kris Nielsen from visitNH.gov joins the Morning Update to give a comprehensive update on the top activities to do throughout…

Friday, May 1, 202605/01/2026

NH Rep. Michael Granger: NH State Inspection, Session Update, Military Service

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How has the NH House session progressed, and what else needs to be finished before the Summer recess? NH State…

Friday, May 1, 202605/01/2026

Karl Zahn: Father’s Service in World War II

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Political satirist and Substack commentator Karl Zahn joins The Morning Update to discuss interesting facts about King George III and…

Friday, May 1, 202605/01/2026

Jeff Chidester’s Morning Monologue: ‘Both Sides’ Violence Myth, NH Campus Carry

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Are “both sides” of the political spectrum equally responsible and equal participants in the rise of political violence? Does a…

Friday, May 1, 202605/01/2026

Kent Heckenlively: UFO’s and a National Cover Up

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Is the USA Government sharing all the details of UFOs active in our country? What does the USA Government know,…

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