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, March 26, 202603/26/2026

Dr. Nan Hayworth: Only the Democrats Can End the Shutdown

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We are entering the fourth week of the Democratic-led partial government shutdown with no end in sight. TSA’s Agents are…

Thursday, March 26, 202603/26/2026

Defense Expert Brent Sadler: The Iran Conflict at a Crossroads

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Brent Sadler, nationally recognized defense expert, calls into The Morning Update to discuss the situation in the Middle East and…

Thursday, March 26, 202603/26/2026

Daniel Cochrane: META – Instagram Lose Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit

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What should we know about the two major court decisions that ruled against social media companies such as META and…

Wednesday, March 25, 202603/25/2026

Meals on Wheels is Serving More Than Just a Meal

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Zach Paone from Hillsborough Meals on Wheels joins us to dicuess their upcoming yearly fundraiser, Festival of Fives, on April…

Wednesday, March 25, 202603/25/2026

Carrie Sheffield: White House Releases AI Framework Policy

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The White House recently released its major National Policy AI Framework. Journalist, policy expert, and newly appointed director of the…

Wednesday, March 25, 202603/25/2026

Advancing American Freedom Advocates for American Small Businesses

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Tim Chapman, President of Advancing American Freedom (AAF), calls into The Morning Update to discuss the ‘state’ of small businesses…

Wednesday, March 25, 202603/25/2026

Task & Purpose: Combat Medic Award Purple Heart Decade After Combat

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Reporter Patty Nieberg, Task & Purpose, joins The Morning Update to discuss her story about the recent recipient of the…

Wednesday, March 25, 202603/25/2026

Drew Cline: People Cant Exit Massachusetts Fast Enough

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Over 41,000 citizens and $4 billion have fled Massachusetts recently. Why, and where are they going? Drew Cline from the…

Tuesday, March 24, 202603/24/2026

Policy Expert Mark Vargas: Sanctuary Policy Claims Another Innocent Victim

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“We acknowledge the arrest of the individual accused of taking our daughter’s life and thank the Chicago Police Department, Area…

Tuesday, March 24, 202603/24/2026

Damien Fisher: Competency Hearing for the Killer of a Border Patrol Agent

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In 2025, a US Border Patrol Agent was killed in a shootout in Vermont. Since that shooting, the story has…

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