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.

Thursday, March 13, 202503/13/2025

Kaufman sheds light on mainstream media’s bias in covering the Hams-Israel conflict.

In On-Demand

Historian and author Uri Kaufman joins us to discuss the campus unrest and the mainstream media’s biased reporting on the Hams-Israel conflict. Uri also talks about his new book, American Intifada, which details the truth behind the campus unrest. 

Thursday, March 13, 202503/13/2025

How the Housing Crisis is impacting disabled Americans.

In On-Demand

Michael Dennehy from Next Step Living (nextsetpliving.org) discusses his recent article highlighting the need to ensure housing for people with disabilities seeking independent living is part of the housing conversation.

Thursday, March 13, 202503/13/2025

Why the trades matter to Granite Staters.

In On-Demand

Christine Carrigan and Matthew Mowry from Business NH Magazine join WFEA to discuss their latest article, which focuses on the trades in New Hampshire.

Thursday, March 13, 202503/13/2025

The week’s top Audio asks just what is Whoopi Goldberg talking about…?

In On-Demand

Media Expert Nicole Silverio, Daily Caller News Foundation, delivers the Big Three Audio clips of the Week: Whoopi of The View, VP Vance being heckled, and WH Press Sectary Karoline Leavitt tangling with an AP reporter.

Thursday, March 13, 202503/13/2025

Who’s left to fill the void left by Shaheen’s exit.

In On-Demand

Michael Graham from NH Journal provides insight and a keen analysis of NH US Shaheen’s retirement. What does it mean for the race? Who will emerge as the leading candidate for each party? Is it Pappas, Sununu, or someone else?

Thursday, March 13, 202503/13/2025

Jonathan Butcher talks changes at the Dept of Education and explains what the layoffs really mean.

In On-Demand

Education Expert Jonathan Butcher, author of the book Splintered: Critical Race Theory and the Progressive War on Truth, discusses the changes at the Federal Department of Education (DOE). What do the layoffs mean, and what are the next possible steps?

Thursday, March 13, 202503/13/2025

How a lack of Recruiting Offices is impacting military recruiting.

In On-Demand

Patty Nieberg, from the military publication Task & Purpose, shares her recent story on the close of certain Recruiting Testing Offices and the impact it may have on military recruiting.

Thursday, March 13, 202503/13/2025

How to avoid the latest batch of banking scams.

In On-Demand

Kristy Merrill from the NH Bankers Association and Jennifer Ehresman, Head of Consumer Client Protection at Bank of America, discuss why scams have been on the rise, share the types of scams we should be looking for, and offer some tips to avoid or recover from scam.

Thursday, March 13, 202503/13/2025

Berry clears the air on Bail Reform Legislation.

In On-Demand

Representative Barry Ross explains the positive attributes of the current bail reform legislation and helps to clarify some misconceptions about it.

Thursday, March 13, 202503/13/2025

The legalities of deporting Mahmoud Khalil, the recent Congressional hearing on Sanctuary Cities.

In On-Demand

Former Foreign Service Representative Simon Hankinson discusses the legalities of deporting Hamas activist Mahmoud Khalil, the recent Congressional hearing on Sanctuary Cities, and his recent article describing how VP Vance’s early life helped to shape his philosophy in government.

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