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.

Thursday, February 26, 202602/26/2026

Business NH Magazine: DEI Backlash

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The term DEI is a divisive and controversial term that invokes strong emotions from a lot of people. Matt Mowry…

Thursday, February 26, 202602/26/2026

Nicole Silverio: Pandering Newsom, Limbless Democrats, and Feisty Omar

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It was a busy week in the media, from the State of the Union Address, Congressional misbehaviour, and pandering politicians.…

Thursday, February 26, 202602/26/2026

Thom Brueckner: Economic Numbers and Reaction to the SOTU

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Financial expert, educator, and radio host Thom Brueckner, Strategic Investment Conservation, joins us to dicuess the most recent economic and…

Wednesday, February 25, 202602/25/2026

Alderman Crissy Kantor: School Funding Conversations

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Manchester City Ward 6 Aldermaan Crissy Kantor calls into the show to discuss the current school funding discussions, unfunded federal…

Wednesday, February 25, 202602/25/2026

Drew Cline: Attacks on the USA Hockey Team, School Funding Tariffs

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Policy expert Drew Cline, of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy, calls into the show to discuss his recent article…

Wednesday, February 25, 202602/25/2026

Neeraja Deshpande: Trump Admiration Trans Policy in Effect

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President Trump invited detransioner Sage Blair to attend the State of the Union Address. During his address, Trump described Sage’s…

Wednesday, February 25, 202602/25/2026

Christian Urrutia: NH 1st CD Candidate Interview

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As activity picks up for the 2026 Midterm Elections, we are joined in the studio by New Hampshire 1st Congressional…

Wednesday, February 25, 202602/25/2026

Patty Nieberg: Concern and Confusion Erupt Over New VA Disability Rule

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“The Department of Veterans Affairs says the rule will not directly impact veterans’ current disability ratings, while advocates are concerned…

Wednesday, February 25, 202602/25/2026

Policy Expert Carrie Sheffield: President Trump’s SOTU Speech

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President Trump delivered one of the longest modern State of the Union Addresses. What were the themes of the speech,…

Wednesday, February 25, 202602/25/2026

Tim Chapman: President Trump’s Tariff Dilemma

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Fresh off the heels of the Supreme Court’s decision on the Trump Administration’s tariff policy, President Trump appeared before a…

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