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.
Tuesday, August 18, 202608/18/2026
SOS David Scanlan: Protecting the First-in-the-Nation Primary, Voter ID Battles, and Statehouse Operations
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Protecting the First-in-the-Nation Primary, Voter ID Battles, and Statehouse Operations Host Jeff Chidester welcomed New Hampshire Secretary of State David…
Tuesday, August 18, 202608/18/2026
Jeff’s Morning Brief: WNBA Fumbles Another Controversy and NH SOS Talks FITN
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The Morning Brief for Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Topics: WNBA Eligibility Controversies & Fans Silenced Host Jeff Chidester leads off…
Monday, August 17, 202608/17/2026
Jeff Chidester: AIPAC, Foreign Policy Purity Tests, and Local Campaign Strategy
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Host Jeff Chidester recently tackled the growing prominence of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) in New Hampshire politics,…
Monday, August 17, 202608/17/2026
Hollie Novelinsky: Immigration Reform and Capitol Hill Aspirations
Host Jeff Chidester was joined in the studio by Republican candidate for New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District, Hollie Noveletsky, for…
Monday, August 17, 202608/17/2026
George Hansel: FITN Primary Fallout, Local Immigration Disputes, and Classroom Technology
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Host Jeff Chidester was joined by former Keene Mayor George Hansel for a detailed discussion on local political strategy, community…
Monday, August 17, 202608/17/2026
Tom Raffio: Community Care, Vision Initiatives, and DeltaVIsion
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Host Jeff Chidester sat down with regular guest Tom Raffio, President and CEO of Northeast Delta Dental, for a wide-ranging…
Monday, August 17, 202608/17/2026
Dr. John Lappie: Primary Politics, Global Tensions, and the Binface Phenomenon
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Host Jeff Chidester welcomed regular political expert Dr. John Lappie, Associate Professor of Political Science at Plymouth State University, for…
Monday, August 17, 202608/17/2026
Jeff’s Morning Brief: DNC Messes with NH’s FITN and NH Set to Tackle Youth Screen Time
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Jeff’s Morning Brief for August 17, 2026 Jeff gets the week starting by looking at: DNC’s First-in-the-Nation Decision Host Jeff…
Friday, August 14, 202608/14/2026
Jeff’s Morning Brief: Danger on NH Roadways & Is Iran on the Brink?
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In Friday’s edition of Jeff’s Morning Brief, Jeff Chidester tackles two pressing issues hitting home and abroad. First, Jeff examines…
Friday, August 14, 202608/14/2026
Karl Zahn on Hasan Piker, 9/11 Hot Takes, and AOC in 2028
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Political satirist and Substack commentator Karl Zahn calls into The Morning Update with Jeff Chidester for a sharp, candid discussion…
