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.
Thursday, April 10, 202504/10/2025
Brueckner sheds light on Wednesday’s surge on Wall St.
In On-Demand
Retirement Intelligence’s Radio Host, Thom Brueckner, made a special visit to WFEA’s The Morning Update to discuss the economic and market events that occurred on Wednesday, April 9th. Thom shared the numerous positive actions and reactions that transpired throughout the day.
Thursday, April 10, 202504/10/2025
Shrader offers insight on the first batch of candidates in New Hampshire’s Congressional races.
In On-Demand
NEC Professor Nathen Shrader joins WFEA’s The Morning Update to discuss the recent announcement that Lily Tang Williams was a candidate for the 2nd Congressional District seat and Maura Williams was a candidate for the 1st Congressional District seat.
Thursday, April 10, 202504/10/2025
The economic upheaval and challenges facing New Hampshire businesses.
In On-Demand
Matthew Mowry and Christine Carignan share their recent article exploring the possible effects of tariffs and potential economic upheaval on NH-based companies, especially NH exports.
Thursday, April 10, 202504/10/2025
Has MSNBC’s Chris Matthews lost it…?
In On-Demand
Media Expert Nicole Silverio from the Daily Caller News Foundation delivers the top audio clips of the week. First, we hear a bizarre rant about wood from MSNBC’s Chris Matthews. Next, we hear a debate between Peter Navarro and Fox’s Charles Payne on tariffs. The last clip features NH’s own Karoline Leavitt discussing the hypocrisy of tariffs.
Wednesday, April 9, 202504/09/2025
Why Washington DC is hitting a wall when it comes Budget recommendations.
In On-Demand
Policy expert Chris Towner from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget discusses the current budget debate in DC and the effect of the current budget recommendations on increasing the deficit. Chris also shares the fiscal state of Social Security (it isn’t good) and some commonsense approaches that could return the fund to stability.
Wednesday, April 9, 202504/09/2025
Hankinson talks DEI Policies in foreign aid and offers insight on the conversation related to deportations.
In On-Demand
Foreign policy and Immigration Expert Simon Hankison shares his testimony before Congress on April 8 on DEI policies related to foreign aid. Simon provided previous unreported insight into the deportations of some foreign college students and the Trump administration’s policies towards foreign gang members.
Wednesday, April 9, 202504/09/2025
How the Tariff’s economic impact could lead to great investment opportunities.
In On-Demand
Thom Brueckner provided a fresh perspective on the tariffs’ economic impacts and the potential infusion of untapped investment funds waiting for the right market opportunities.
Wednesday, April 9, 202504/09/2025
VA considers new treatment methods involving Psychedelic therapies.
In On-Demand
Patty Nieberg from Task&Purpose discusses an interesting piece of legislation that could allow the VA to examine alternative approaches to veteran healthcare. The bipartisan bill would allow the introduction of psychedelic therapies.
Wednesday, April 9, 202504/09/2025
A look at financial literacy and what’s available for New Hampshire residents.
In On-Demand
Sue McKee from the NH Bankers Assoc. and Matthew Romano from M&T Bank join us to discuss financial literacy and the resources that help us educate ourselves, our families, and our office teams.
Wednesday, April 9, 202504/09/2025
Cline talks the impact of Tariffs and proposed State budget.
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Drew Cline from the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy joins WFEA to discuss the mindset and impacts of tariffs and share his thoughts on the current conversation regarding the NH Budget.
