The WFEA Morning Update
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, May 21, 202505/21/2025
Beer, Bacon, and a Good Cause.
In On-Demand
Celia Gastas and Keith Ballingall discuss the June 7, 9th Annual NH Bacon & Beer Festival. The festival supports the High Hopes Foundation of NH, an NH-based charity that helps children and parents dealing with chronic illnesses.
Wednesday, May 21, 202505/21/2025
What the Fed and JP Morgan Get Wrong.
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Radio Host and leading national financial expert Thom Brueckner provides insightful analysis of the current economic activity. Thom offers a summary of the positive news of President Trump’s recent Middle East trip, an accurate review that clarifies Moody’s downgrade, and the factors lost on Fed’s Jerome Powell.
Wednesday, May 21, 202505/21/2025
The Brandon Act to Help Veterans Dealing with Mental Health Issues.
In On-Demand
Patty Nieberg shares a recent article on the implementation of the ‘Brandon Act,’ which is to help active-duty service members access mental health and suicide prevention treatment. Sailor Brandon Caserta committed suicide while on duty in 2018. Brandon’s parents advocated for the bill’s passage and are now awaiting a conversation with Secretary of Defense Hegseth. Don’t forget for those looking to speak with someone there’s help available 24 hours a day by calling the Crisis Hotline for Veterans by dialing 1-988.
Wednesday, May 21, 202505/21/2025
Wardens Watch – Remember Wardens Lost in the Line of Duty.
In On-Demand
Warden’s Watch Lt. Wayne Saunders, Adjunct Professor at White Mountains Community College, joins to talk about memorializing Fish and Game Wardens lost in the line of duty. Wayner also offers tips to keep you safe while enjoying outdoor activities in New Hampshire.
Wednesday, May 21, 202505/21/2025
The Carrot, the Stick and Local Control.
In On-Demand
Drew Cline from the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy discusses recent NH efforts to promote uniform zoning codes and incentivize home building. Should taxpayer dollars be used to incentivize zoning reform, or should we adjust the laws?
Wednesday, May 21, 202505/21/2025
Why do Students Need Cell Phones In School…?
In On-Demand
WFEA The Morning Update Host Jeff Chidester shares his thoughts on the recent approval by an NH House Committee of a ban on school students using cell phones in bell-to-bell situations.
Tuesday, May 20, 202505/20/2025
Marriage and Money Education.
In On-Demand
Kristin Martino, our NH State Registrar and Vital Records Director, and Eric Forcier, our NH Bureau of Securities Director, from the Secretary of State Office, join The Morning Update to discuss NH’s abundance of financial/investor education resources. NH has many informative and engaging resources to help us understand our finances. Kristin also shares a contest for artists to submit a design for a heirloom marriage certificate.
Tuesday, May 20, 202505/20/2025
How do we overcome a breakdown in public trust?
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NH State Senator Dan Innis joins The Morning Update to provide an update on recent legislation (state inspection elimination, student access to obscene material, housing policy) and offers insight into the budget process as the Finance Committee continues hearings this week. We also discuss a breakdown of public trust due to the recent Biden health cover-up.
Tuesday, May 20, 202505/20/2025
Public Corruption Rewarded with Jail Time.
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Journalist Damien Fisher provides an update on the conviction and sentencing of former Strafford County Sheriff Brave. Damian was one of the early journalists investigating initial corruption allegations against Brave. Why did Brave receive jail time?
Tuesday, May 20, 202505/20/2025
Trump and Congress Challenge Each Other on the Budget.
In On-Demand
Plymouth State University professor Dr. John Lappie and WFEA Host Jeff Chidester discuss the interesting conversations and maneuvering regarding the advancement of the 2025 Tax Bill. They also talk about the Supreme Court’s most recent hearing on the authority and power of lower Federal Courts and the stalled Ukraine Peace Talks.
