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.

Tuesday, February 17, 202602/17/2026

Dr. Nate Shrader: Democrats Moving Further Left, Bill to Rein in Pardon Power

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A bipartisan group of US House members has introduced a bill to rein in the US President’s pardon power. CNN’s…

Tuesday, February 17, 202602/17/2026

Sen. Dan Innis: Economic Updates, Guard Activation Legislation, Housing Policy

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When should NH’s National Guard be called into service, and should NH try to place a limit on a potential…

Monday, February 16, 202602/16/2026

Taylor Hathorn: Contrasting Speeches By Democrats at the Munich Security Conference

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Security and diplomacy policy expert and author Taylor Hathorn, from Independent Women, leads The Independent Brief’s coverage of the Munich…

Monday, February 16, 202602/16/2026

Dr. John Lappie: Which President had a Pet Raccoon Named Rebecca?

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What kind of control can a local municipality have over and resist federal government policies and its local presence? What…

Monday, February 16, 202602/16/2026

Jeff’s Morning Monologue – 021626: ICE in Merrimack and the SAVE Act

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The Morning Update host, Jeff Chidester, kicks the week off by discussing the continuing saga of the potential ICE facility…

Monday, February 16, 202602/16/2026

CHaD ‘Battle of the Badges’

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Catherine Murphy and Ashley Walbridge from CHaD escort Concord Fire Officer Thomas Nault and Concord Police Officer Stephan Soares to…

Monday, February 16, 202602/16/2026

Local Policy Expert George Hansel: Energy, Childcare, and ICE in NH

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Last week, NH Governor Ayotte presented her State of the State Address. During that speech, Gov. Ayotte pointed out the…

Monday, February 16, 202602/16/2026

Emily Brooks: Government Shutdown and Epstein Hearings

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Both the US House and the US Senate are out of session this week, with only key and senior members…

Monday, February 16, 202602/16/2026

Michael Graham: NH and MA Governors Exchange

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What is behind Massachusetts Governor Healy’s social media “demanding” that New Hampshire Governor Ayotte stop the proposed ICE Facility in…

Friday, February 13, 202602/13/2026

Political Satirist Karl Zahn: The Myths from Katie Couric

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Political Satirist and Substack Commentator Karl Zahn joins host Jeff Chidester to discuss the Nancy Guthrie Disappearance (Savannah Guthrie’s mother),…

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