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, August 28, 202608/28/2026
Champagne Socialists, Media Circuses, and Moral Decay: Karl Zahn Joins WFEA
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Political pundit, Substack commentator, and stand-up comedian Karl Zahn joins host Jeff Chidester to tackle some of today’s most troubling…
Friday, August 28, 202608/28/2026
Final Term Insights: Speaker Sherman Packard on Veto Day and Social Media in Politics
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New Hampshire House Speaker Sherman Packard joins host Jeff Chidester to share his reflections following the State House’s recent Veto…
Friday, August 28, 202608/28/2026
Senate Candidate Profile: Dian McCarthy on Small Business, Education, and Local Governance
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New Hampshire State Senate candidate Dian McCarthy joins host Jeff Chidester on WFEA to discuss her background and campaign for…
Friday, August 28, 202608/28/2026
SBA Focus, Tariff Concerns, and Military Safety: Rep. Maggie Goodlander Joins WFEA
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Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander joins host Jeff Chidester to share updates from Capitol Hill and across the district. First, Congresswoman Goodlander…
Thursday, August 27, 202608/27/2026
Iran, Meta, and Presidential Clout: Jeff Chidester’s Morning Briefing Breakdown
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On this Morning Briefing segment of The WFEA Morning Update, host Jeff Chidester kicks off the show with a comprehensive…
Thursday, August 27, 202608/27/2026
The Energy Sector Surge & 3D Chess at the Fed: Thom Brueckner on GDP Growth and the $40 Trillion National Debt
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Financial expert, educator, and host of Retirement Intelligence, Thom Brueckner, joins host Jeff Chidester on WFEA’s Morning Update to analyze…
Thursday, August 27, 202608/27/2026
Granite State Legacy: Business NH Magazine Highlights the Top Family-Run Businesses in NH
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Business NH Magazine Editor Matt Mowry and Creative Director Christine Carignan join WFEA to highlight the August issue, featuring the…
Thursday, August 27, 202608/27/2026
Senate Surveillance, Alaska Shenanigans, and Awkward Interviews: Nicole Silverio Breaks Down Capitol Hill
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Daily Caller News Foundation Capitol Hill Reporter and regular WFEA contributor Nicole Silverio joins the show to break down the…
Thursday, August 27, 202608/27/2026
Serving the Nation, Seeking Choice: Madison Doan on Educational Freedom for Military Families
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Heritage Foundation Center for Education Policy analyst Madison Doan joins the show to discuss the growing movement for school choice…
Wednesday, August 26, 202608/26/2026
Community Pushback Grows: Steve MacDonald Breaks Down Manchester Drag Story Hour Controversy on WFEA
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In this segment, Jeff Chidester is joined by Steve MacDonald, Managing Editor of GraniteGrok—one of New Hampshire’s most-read online political…
