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, January 20, 202501/20/2025

Former NH Governor Chris Sununu on the Presidential Inauguration

Former NH Governor Chris Sununu joins us from the presidential inauguration site. Chris Sununu discusses the tone of the presential…

Monday, January 20, 202501/20/2025

An Overview of the Inauguration Events

NH GOP Chairman Chris Ager provides an overview of the inauguration events and discusses the party’s future over the next…

Thursday, January 16, 202501/16/2025

Concerns over Homelessness and Opioid Crisis in the Queen City continue to grow.

Andy Sylvia, Manchester Ink Link, discusses the top news stories for the Manchester Metro area. Andy highlighted a recent mayoral town hall that discussed school projects, housing—homelessness, downtown improvements, and more.

Thursday, January 16, 202501/16/2025

Von Spakovsy talks potential immigration policy options under the incoming Trump administration.

Immigration and civil rights expert Hans Von Spakovsy shared his thoughts on immigration policy under the incoming Trump administration, including what will be done by executive orders and what will need to be done through legislation.

Thursday, January 16, 202501/16/2025

This week’s top audio from Nicole Silverio from Daily Caller News

Nicole Silverio, from the Daily Caller News Foundation, shares the top news clips of the week, including the final Biden White House Briefing and the heated exchange between DOD nominee Pete Hegseth and Sen. Elizabeth Warren.

Thursday, January 16, 202501/16/2025

Rep.Cordelli talks HB115 and the universal education freedom program.

NH Rep. Glen Cordelli discusses the committee hearing on HB115, a bill to expand access to the universal education freedom program.

Thursday, January 16, 202501/16/2025

Firsthand misconceptions on “Gender-affirming care.”

De-transitioner Prisha Mosley, Independent Women’s Forum Ambassador, shares her story of misdiagnosis and trauma she experienced at the hands of the medical community. Prisha offers support to parents and children dealing with ‘so-called gender-affirming care.’

Thursday, January 16, 202501/16/2025

Mowry & Carignan on the “Red Tape” facing both parents and students.

Matt Mowry and Christine Carignan from Business NH Magazine discuss their feature article for the month: ‘Red Tap’: Leaves NH’s Child Care Scholarship Program Underused.

Thursday, January 16, 202501/16/2025

American Commitment’s Phil Kerpen on the benefits of the Trump Presidency.

Phil Kerpen, American Commitment, outlines the possible policy focuses with the incoming president. 

Thursday, January 16, 202501/16/2025

Thom Brueckner talks about why we should expect a positive economic impact with President-elect Trump’s administration.

Retirement Intelligence Radio Host Thom Brueckner discusses the just-released Consumer Price Index and its economic impact. Thom also provides insight into key changes that will have a positive economic impact with President-elect Trump’s inauguration.

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Looking back, gubernatorial candidate Dean Roy says his political ambitions started in the eighth grade. And by that he means, last year. After working as a legislative page at the Vermont Statehouse, the 14-year-old freshman at Stowe High School now has his sights set on the corner office.

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Savannah Guthrie to return to ‘Today’ on April 6 after mother’s disappearance

After a two-month absence sparked by her 84-year-old mother's apparent abduction, Savannah Guthrie will return to NBC's "Today" show next month, saying in an interview that aired Friday "joy will be my protest."

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Two people were killed and several others badly hurt when an Air Canada regional jet struck a fire truck on a runway while landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport, officials said.

1 week ago in National

Federal immigration agents seen at Atlanta airport after Trump order amid during partial shutdown

Federal immigration officers have been seen at an airport in Atlanta after President Donald Trump said he'd deploy agents to supplement the Transportation Security Administration during a government shutdown that has caused long lines at security checkpoints across the country.