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, April 9, 202504/09/2025
Hankinson talks DEI Policies in foreign aid and offers insight on the conversation related to deportations.
In On-Demand
Foreign policy and Immigration Expert Simon Hankison shares his testimony before Congress on April 8 on DEI policies related to foreign aid. Simon provided previous unreported insight into the deportations of some foreign college students and the Trump administration’s policies towards foreign gang members.
Wednesday, April 9, 202504/09/2025
How the Tariff’s economic impact could lead to great investment opportunities.
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Thom Brueckner provided a fresh perspective on the tariffs’ economic impacts and the potential infusion of untapped investment funds waiting for the right market opportunities.
Wednesday, April 9, 202504/09/2025
VA considers new treatment methods involving Psychedelic therapies.
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Patty Nieberg from Task&Purpose discusses an interesting piece of legislation that could allow the VA to examine alternative approaches to veteran healthcare. The bipartisan bill would allow the introduction of psychedelic therapies.
Wednesday, April 9, 202504/09/2025
A look at financial literacy and what’s available for New Hampshire residents.
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Sue McKee from the NH Bankers Assoc. and Matthew Romano from M&T Bank join us to discuss financial literacy and the resources that help us educate ourselves, our families, and our office teams.
Wednesday, April 9, 202504/09/2025
Cline talks the impact of Tariffs and proposed State budget.
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Drew Cline from the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy joins WFEA to discuss the mindset and impacts of tariffs and share his thoughts on the current conversation regarding the NH Budget.
Tuesday, April 8, 202504/08/2025
Understanding the current financial pressure facing the Market and the misunderstanding of tariffs.
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Leading national economic expert and author David Bahsen examines the current status of financial pressure on the markets and the misunderstanding of tariffs and their impacts on trade relations.
Tuesday, April 8, 202504/08/2025
The debate surrounding New Hampshire’s Timber Tax.
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NH State Senator Dan Innis joins WFEA’s The Morning Update to discuss the debates on Timber ‘Tax’ legislation and possibly eliminating the state vehicle inspection. Sen. Innis also provides his expertise on the stock markets and tariffs.
Tuesday, April 8, 202504/08/2025
Concerns grow over Executive Councilor Liot-Hill’s Campaign finance reports.
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Investigative reporter Damien Fisher joins us to discuss his ongoing reporting on the concerns related to current NH Executive Councilor Liot-Hill’s campaign finance reports.
Tuesday, April 8, 202504/08/2025
Graham offers insight on Democrats attack of Sununu.
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NH Journal’s Michael Graham shares two of The Journal’s leading stories. One NH Democrat attacked former NH Gov Sununu even though he had not announced that he was running for office. We also discussed current Senate candidate Chris Papas’s non-answer related to the US Senate filibuster.
Monday, April 7, 202504/07/2025
How to best serve your workforce in 2025.
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AARP NH State Director Christina Fitzpatrick discusses her recent article about the strength of a multi-generational workforce. Christina shares some tips on how companies can help integrate their company with a well-balanced, diverse team.
