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.

Tuesday, March 11, 202503/11/2025

DEI and the Focus (or lack thereof) of Recent Progressive-Leaning Protests Throughout NH

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Reporter Damien Fisher discusses stories that explore a lawsuit filed by NH’s most prominent teachers’ union regarding DEI and the…

Tuesday, March 11, 202503/11/2025

The America-first Economic Approach

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National economics expert David Bahnsen discusses how to examine the markets, the Trump administration’s tariff policy, and the America-first economic…

Monday, March 10, 202503/10/2025

Trans Individuals in Sports and Safe Spaces

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WFEA Host Jeff Chidester discusses the recent podcast featuring CA Governor Newsome and national Conservative Charlie Kirk on the issue…

Monday, March 10, 202503/10/2025

A Final Review of President Trump’s Speech, A Looming Government Shutdown, & The Recent Canadian Election

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Plymouth State University president Dr. John Lappie and Jeff Chidester discuss the final review of President Trump’s speech before Congress,…

Monday, March 10, 202503/10/2025

Northeast Delta Dental Mobile Clinics Help Patients on Medicare/Medicaid

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Northeast Delta Dental President and CEO Tom Raffio provides an update on the highly successful outreach programs that use mobile…

Monday, March 10, 202503/10/2025

NH Comedian Juston McKinney Joins Us in the Studio

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NH Comedian Juston McKinney joins us in the studio to do life as a comedian and his upcoming shows, including…

Monday, March 10, 202503/10/2025

Democratic Proposal to Increase Taxes and Fees in Opposition to the House Majority

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NH State Rep. John Jaigian shares the committee meeting discussion on the Democratic proposal to increase taxes and fees in…

Monday, March 10, 202503/10/2025

Rep. Al Green’s Censure for his Behavior During President Trump’s speech

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The Hill’s Emily Brooks discusses her latest articles, which focus on Democratic Rep. Al Green’s censure for his behavior during…

Monday, March 10, 202503/10/2025

The Importance of Client-Centric Healthcare Choices

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Sharon Worsham from BASC Imaging discusses the importance of client-centric healthcare choices and patients’ freedom in choosing a medical provider.

Monday, March 10, 202503/10/2025

The Populist Movement in the USA

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WFEA Host Jeff Chidester talks about the populist movement in the USA and shares audio from noted author Karl Zinsmeister…

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