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.

Monday, March 16, 202603/16/2026

La-z-Boy of Manchester: Supporting ‘Makin it Happen’

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Jenna Guilmette of La-Z-Boy of Manchester – Fallon’s Furniture joins the Morning Update Show in the studio to talk about supporting ‘Makin it Happen’,…

Monday, March 16, 202603/16/2026

The Hill’s Emily Brooks: Can the GOP Pass Another Major Bill in 2026?

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The Hill’s Emily Brooks, author of The Movement, calls into the show to discuss the GOP’s year-end policy gathering, which…

Monday, March 16, 202603/16/2026

The Independent Brief with Taylor Hathorn: Islamic Extremist and Cyber Threats

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Taylor joins us to discuss radical Islam and the recent terrorist attacks over the past 4 weeks. We also discuss…

Monday, March 16, 202603/16/2026

Dr John Lappie: TSA Agents Unpaid, Trump Ask for Allied Help, President Hames Madison’s Birthday

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With TSA not getting paid, thousands of canceled flights, and long lines at airports, how much longer will the Democrats…

Monday, March 16, 202603/16/2026

George Hansel: Income Tax in NH, Rural Healthcare, and ICE

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Policy expert and former Mayor of Keene, NH, George Hansel, joins the Morning Update to discuss Vermont activists disrupting a…

Sunday, March 15, 202603/15/2026

Jeff Chidester: Do You Believe Our US Soldiers Deserve Steak, Lobster, and Crab Meat?

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The Morning Update Show with Jeff Chidester discusses a story about the defense department spending and the outrage from the…

Friday, March 13, 202603/13/2026

Team Rubicon: Marine Veteran Larysa Murray

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Every day, a community is devastated by a disaster. In their struggle to recover and rebuild, Team Rubicon delivers much-needed…

Friday, March 13, 202603/13/2026

NH Senator Sue Prentiss: Rural Healthcare, SNAP, and DWI Loopholes

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New Hampshire State Senator Sue Prentiss joins the Morning Update to discuss SNAP benefits, fixing potential DWI Loopholes, and rural…

Friday, March 13, 202603/13/2026

Rep. Sayra DeVito: Updates from the NH House Session

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As both the New Hampshire Senate and the House finish up legislation orginated from the chamber in preparation for ”crossover…

Friday, March 13, 202603/13/2026

Political Satirist Karl Zahn: If Misery Was An Avocado

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Political Satirist and Substack Commentator Karl Zahn joins us to discuss his latest article – If Misery Was an Avocado

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