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.
Wednesday, August 26, 202608/26/2026
Empowering Parents, Students, and Teachers: Assistant Secretary Kirsten Baesler on the Future of Education
In On-Demand
In this segment, Jeff Chidester chats with Kirsten Baesler, Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education, to discuss major shifts…
Wednesday, August 26, 202608/26/2026
Betting on War & Rising Assaults: Senior Reporter Patty Nieberg Explores Troubling Military Trends
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In this segment, Jeff Chidester talks with show regular Task & Purpose Senior Reporter Patty Nieberg to examine two critical…
Wednesday, August 26, 202608/26/2026
Economic D-Day & Global Standoff: Meaghan Mobbs on Trump’s Iran Sanctions and Ukraine Update
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Host Jeff Chidester is joined by Dr. Meaghan Mobbs—former U.S. Army paratrooper, combat veteran, West Point graduate, and Director of…
Wednesday, August 26, 202608/26/2026
From Dolly Parton’s Legacy to NH’s Unique Tolls & Park Fees: Drew Cline on WFEA
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WFEA Radio host Jeff Chidester talks with Drew Cline, President of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy, for a…
Tuesday, August 25, 202608/25/2026
Jeff’s Morning Brief: Why Americans Have Lost Faith in the Press, Government, and Education
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On this segment of The Morning Brief, host Jeff Chidester tackles the growing crisis of institutional trust in America. Examining…
Tuesday, August 25, 202608/25/2026
Policy vs. Politics: NH State Senator Dan Innis Separates Facts from Rhetoric on Property Taxes and School Funding
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NH State Senator Dan Innis joins host Jeff Chidester on The Morning Update for an in-depth policy and economic breakdown.…
Tuesday, August 25, 202608/25/2026
Damien Fisher: Libertarian Party Turmoil & Ex-DOC Officer’s Growing Legal Charges
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Investigative reporter Damien Fisher from InDepthNH.org joins host Jeff Chidester on WFEA to dive into two major local investigative reports.…
Tuesday, August 25, 202608/25/2026
Pulse of the Primary: Dr. Nathan Shrader on Momentum, Surges, and Stumbling Campaigns
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Dr. Nathan Shrader, Associate Professor of Politics and Co-Director of the Center for Civic Engagement at New England College, joins…
Tuesday, August 25, 202608/25/2026
Breaking the ABA Monopoly: PPT’s Alexa Moutevelis on Reforming Legal Accreditation
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Alexa Moutevelis, Communications Director for Protect the Public’s Trust, joins The Morning Update on WFEA to discuss efforts surrounding the…
Tuesday, August 25, 202608/25/2026
Exclusive: Scott Brown Calls Out Sununu for Bailing on Scheduled Debate
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Former U.S. Senator and Republican candidate Scott Brown announced on WFEA’s The Morning Update that his primary opponent, former U.S.…
