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.

Wednesday, August 12, 202608/12/2026

AI Innovation and Global Competition with Carrie Sheffield

In On-Demand

AI and technology innovation expert Carrie Sheffield, Director of the Center for AI and Technology (Independent Women), joins the show…

Wednesday, August 12, 202608/12/2026

Immigration, Political Movements, and Foreign Policy with Simon Hankinson

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Immigration and foreign policy expert Simon Hankinson, Senior Research Fellow at The Heritage Foundation’s Border Security and Immigration Center, joins…

Wednesday, August 12, 202608/12/2026

Drew Cline: Lower Taxes, Higher Revenue? The Truth Behind NH’s Business Tax Cuts

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In this episode, Drew Cline, President of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy, breaks down the counterintuitive financial reality…

Tuesday, August 11, 202608/11/2026

Jeff’s Morning Brief: Iran Under Pressure, NH Governor on Federal Monitors & Fauci Text Revelations

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Jeff Chidester’s full analysis and commentary on today’s top stories on August 11, 2026. On this episode of Jeff’s Morning…

Tuesday, August 11, 202608/11/2026

NH State Senator Dan Innis: 10-Year Transportation Bill, MA’s “Tax Free Holiday”, Fauci’s Texts

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Weekly guest NH State Senator joins host Jeff Chidester on The Morning Update to break down some of the biggest…

Tuesday, August 11, 202608/11/2026

Wade Miller: Is Iran “Winning The War?”

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Policy expert, Marine veteran, and Executive Director of the Center for Renewing America Wade Miiller joins The Morning Update for…

Tuesday, August 11, 202608/11/2026

NH Speaker Pro Tem: Veto Day, Repeal of NH’s State Inspection, and Sununu YDC

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NH House Speaker Pro Tem Jim Kofalt joins The Morning Update to provide an update on the upcoming Veto Day…

Tuesday, August 11, 202608/11/2026

Damien Fisher: Election Law Violation at an Amherst School

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Reporter Damien Fisher joins The Morning Update to discuss his latest reporting on the continuing saga surrounding former Judge Marconi.…

Monday, August 10, 202608/10/2026

KTM Exterior Roofing: Tara Saxton

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Tara from KTM drops by and shares how they’re not only providing top quality service but work with their customers…

Monday, August 10, 202608/10/2026

Dr. Nate Shrader: Primaries Show Fractures Within Both Parties

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Dr. Nate Shrader, a political science professor at New England College, joins The Morning Update to examine the growing fractures…

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