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.

Saturday, December 21, 202412/21/2024

The Current Understanding of Birthright Citizenship and its Constitutional Facts.

Hans von Spakovsky, a constitutional expert from the Heritage Foundation, provides a well-informed overview of the current understanding of birthright…

Saturday, December 21, 202412/21/2024

The Breakdown of the Continuing Resolution Funding Bill Debate

WFEA’s The Morning Update hosts Jeff Chidester and producer Tom Novak discuss the absolute lunacy of the breakdown of the…

Friday, December 20, 202412/20/2024

Live from Congress…

Emily Brooks, The Hill’s House Reporter, provided an ‘in the trenches’ report from Congress on the current state of the Continuation Resolution debate and the emergence of a ‘Plan C.’

Friday, December 20, 202412/20/2024

Housing in 2025 in the Granite State.

Reporter Ethan DeWitt from New Hampshire Bulletin updates WFEA listeners on what 2025 may hold for addressing the housing shortages in New Hampshire.

Friday, December 20, 202412/20/2024

Out and about in New Hampshire with Kris Neilsen.

Kris Neilsen from visitNHdotgov shares news about North Conway and its placing for best snow destination in a USA Today survey. Kris talks about the State-sponsored ‘1st Day Hikes’ that will occur at NH State Parks on New Year’s Day.

Friday, December 20, 202412/20/2024

Karl Zahn offers his perspective on the Continuing Resolution.

New Hampshire Political – Current Event Satirist Karl Zahn offers his keen insight into the failed Continuing Relation debate and the lack of concern from the federal government as it pertains to drone incursion into sensitive airspace.

Friday, December 20, 202412/20/2024

Is there a media coverup over President Biden’s senility…?

Host Jeff Chidester discusses the Wall Street Journal report on President Biden’s senility and the coverup by those in government and the media. The segment features commentary from conservative columnist Mary Catherine Hamm.

Friday, December 20, 202412/20/2024

Why Jeff really thinks Congress is a bunch of imbeciles.

WFEA’s The Morning Update Host Jeff Chidester provides commentary on Congress’ failure to pass a temporary measure to fund the Federal government. Jeff also shares his thoughts on how the ‘mainstream media’ is pointing blame in the wrong direction.

Friday, December 20, 202412/20/2024

Is the Fed’s Stimulus actually working…

Retirement Intelligence Radio Host Thom Brueckner discusses the effect the ending of the Ukraine-Russian war would have on the US economy. Thom also explains why the Feds’ attempts to stimulate the economy are unnecessary and can be harmful. 

Wednesday, December 18, 202412/18/2024

Sexual Misconduct at our Military Academies

Task & Purpose Reporter Patty Nieberg discusses the recent report on sexual misconduct at our Military Academies. The 2024 report…

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