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.
Thursday, April 24, 202504/24/2025
WFEA’s Roundtable Discussion on Housing in the Granite State.
In On-Demand
WFEA’s monthly roundtable featured a panel to discuss New Hampshire’s top issue: housing. Panelists:, Paul Goodwin – Chinburg Properties-Somersworth City Councilor-Master’s in City Design and Development, Matt Mayberry- Executive Director – NH Home Builders Assoc., and Bill Weidacher-Partner/REALTOR at Fine Homes Group International.
Thursday, April 24, 202504/24/2025
Why experts are feeling confident about the Economy’s direction.
In On-Demand
Thom Brueckner from Retirement Intelligence heard every Friday on WFEA, discusses the positive signs in the market, which have experts feeling confident about the economy’s direction. Thom also explained the squabble between President Trump and Fed Chair Powell.
Thursday, April 24, 202504/24/2025
Understanding New Hampshire’s Trash dilemma.
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Matt Mowry and Christine Carignan from Business NH Magazine discuss their story on New Hampshire’s waste and trash dilemma. We discuss aging trash sites, new regulations, and the construction of new sites.
Thursday, April 24, 202504/24/2025
Silverio showcases “Due Process” debate in the week’s top audio.
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Media Expert Nicole Silverio from Daily Caller News Foundation shares this week’s top audio clips. The clips feature ‘whataboutism’ from CNBC’s Squawk Box, Will Cain from Fox News debating ‘due process’ with a congressman, and the final clip involving the drama over the DOD leaks.
Thursday, April 24, 202504/24/2025
Moms for Liberty Co-founder discusses impact of Supreme Court ruling on Parental Rights.
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Tiffany Justice, Co-Founder of Moms for Liberty and a parent Rights Expert, discusses the recent parental rights case before the Supreme Court that will have implications nationally. Tiffany also talks about parent alienation laws from around the country.
Wednesday, April 23, 202504/23/2025
Cariello on how families adapt and create a loving environment for autistic children.
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Author Carrie Cariello, Autism Out Loud, discusses the journey of three families where one of their children is autistic. Carrie shares details from the book that deals with the family evolution of an autistic child from birth to young adulthood.
Wednesday, April 23, 202504/23/2025
How to help the revive the Education system.
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Author, entrepreneur, and pioneering voice Christine Mendis joins WFEA’s The Morning Updates Host Jeff Chidester to discuss ‘knowledge’ and what is lost in our approach to education. Christine shares an 8th-grade Final Exam from 1890 to help illustrate how far the USA has drifted.
Wednesday, April 23, 202504/23/2025
Why the Navy is considering reopening a base in Alaska and the impact it could have in a future crisis.
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Patty Nieberg, from Task & Purpose, discusses the possibility of the US Navy reopening a closed military base in the Aleutian Islands, Alaska. The base is tactically situated to help with any crisis within the Asia-Pacific and the Arctic Circle.
Wednesday, April 23, 202504/23/2025
New Hampshire’s on-going battle over Education Freedom Accounts.
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Drew Cline from the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy will provide insight into the New Hampshire Senate’s conversation on EFAs (Education Freedom Accounts). Drew attended a Senate hearing on the EFA topic and shared it with us.
Tuesday, April 22, 202504/22/2025
How lawmakers are trying to prevent unknown foreign entities from acquiring land near military locations in the Granite State.
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NH State Senator Regina Birdsell discusses legislation, SB162, she is sponsoring that would prevent foreign advisories or their puppet businesses from purchasing land near sensitive NH military installations.
