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.

Monday, June 23, 202506/23/2025

NH Sen. Pres. Sharon Carson Unfiltered: Misunderstanding on the Group ll Compromise

In On-Demand

NH Senate President Sharon Carson calls into the WFEA The Morning Update Show and talks about the perceived misconception related…

Monday, June 23, 202506/23/2025

Dr. John Lappie: Was the Attack on Iran Constitutional?

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What does the US Constitution say about military actions similar to the one ordered by President Trump against Iran? Plymouth…

Monday, June 23, 202506/23/2025

U.S. v. Skrmetti: A Resounding Victory for Common Sense

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Last week, the US Supreme Court ruled on a landmark case restricting irreversible chemical and surgical mutilation of minors (TN…

Thursday, June 19, 202506/19/2025

Hans Von Spakovsky: Senate Hearing on Biden’s Mental Fitness

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Constitutional expert Hans von Spakovsky provides insight into the US Senate Hearing, examining the mental fitness of President Biden. Democratic…

Thursday, June 19, 202506/19/2025

Nicole Silverio: The Terminator, an Angry Whoopi, and a Testy Senate Hearing

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Media Expert Nicole Silverio, Daily Caller News Foundation, delivers the top three audio clips of the week. This week features…

Thursday, June 19, 202506/19/2025

Matt Mowry and Christine Carignan: Addressing NH’s Maternity Deserts

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Christine Carigan and Matt Mowry from Business NH Magazine join us in the studio and share the story of Maternity…

Thursday, June 19, 202506/19/2025

Dr. Meaghan Mobbs: America’s Handling of the Iranian – Israeli Conflict

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National security expert and West Point graduate Meaghan Mobbs, IWF Director of the Center for American Safety and Security, provides…

Thursday, June 19, 202506/19/2025

Hollie Noveletsky: Civility and Public Discourse

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Small business owner, Army Reserve Nurse, and former 1CD Candidate Hollie Noveletsky joins us to discuss the importance of maintaining…

Jeff Chidester Up Against the Wall

Wednesday, June 18, 202506/18/2025

Jeffism: MN Shooter Political Affiliations

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It took very little time, but the conversation regarding the Minnesota shooter devolved into the “party affiliation.”  Political discourse is…

Wednesday, June 18, 202506/18/2025

Eric Hui: Terracea Weather Wear

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Eric from Terracea weather wear stops by the studio to discuss Terracea’s recent appearance at The NH Outdoor Expo and…

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