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.

Wednesday, February 19, 202502/19/2025

Numerous Municipal School Funding Meetings Are Underway In NH

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Drew Cline from the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy joins The Morning Update to discuss the numerous municipal school…

Wednesday, February 19, 202502/19/2025

Thom Brucekner on why DOGE is a smart move for America

Thom Brueckner discusses the truth about the inflation numbers, the DOGE effect, and clarity on the Trump administration’s strategic approach to tariffs.

Tuesday, February 18, 202502/18/2025

NH State Sen. Dan Innis on Outlawing Taking Photos of Minors and Using AI to Sexualize the Images

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NH State Sen. Dan Innis observes the DOGE process, and some reported misconceptions. Sen. Innis discusses a new piece of…

Tuesday, February 18, 202502/18/2025

US Sen. Shaheen’s Exchange With a Reporter Over Her Age

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Michael Graham from the NH Journal discusses an exchange NH US Sen. Shaheen had with a reporter over the Senator’s…

Tuesday, February 18, 202502/18/2025

DOGE and the Trump Administration’s Actions

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NEC Professor Nate Shrader joins us in the studio to discuss the constitutional role of the three branches of the…

Tuesday, February 18, 202502/18/2025

This Season’s Girls Scout Cookie Drive

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Local Girls Scouts visited Jeff in the WFEA studio to discuss this season’s Girls Scout Cookie Drive. We also talk…

Tuesday, February 18, 202502/18/2025

The Killer Cult

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Investigative Reporter Damien Fisher shares his recent story connecting the Killer Cult to at least six murders, including the killing…

Tuesday, February 18, 202502/18/2025

The Trump Administration’s Early Economic Initiative

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Leading national economist David Bahnsen joins WFEA to discuss the Trump Administration’s early economic initiative. David talks about the need…

Monday, February 17, 202502/17/2025

The Historical Significance of President’s Day

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Plymouth State University Professor Dr. John Lappie and Host Jeff Chidester discuss the historical significance of President’s Day. They also…

Monday, February 17, 202502/17/2025

Renaming The Boy Scouts

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WFEA’s The Morning Update Host discusses renaming Boy Scouting of America to Scouting America. Jeff shares audio from a panel…

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