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, January 7, 202601/07/2026

Energy Expert Gabriella Hoffman: Venezuelan Oil and a Changing Western Hemisphere Energy Policy

In On-Demand

With the capture of Venezuelan Nicolas Maduro, numerous policy matters are being developed. One factor is that Venezuela sits on…

Wednesday, January 7, 202601/07/2026

GRANITEgrok!: NPR and Sexually Explicit Material in Public Schools

In On-Demand

Steve MacDonald, GRANITEgrok!, joins Jeff to discuss their story on NPR’s “interesting” approach to reporting on sexually explicit material and…

Wednesday, January 7, 202601/07/2026

Nick Shirley, The Corporate Media, and Growing Welfare Fraud Case

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The Morning Update Show host, Jeff Chidester, explores the ongoing and expanding welfare cases in Minnesota, Maine, and Massachusetts. From…

Wednesday, January 7, 202601/07/2026

Jeff’s Wednesday Morning Monologue(010725): Greenland and Sen. Shaheen on Venezuela

In On-Demand

The term ‘Greenland’ was a top Google search for New Hampshire. Why? President Trump has publicly stated again his desire…

Wednesday, January 7, 202601/07/2026

Drew Cline: Abundance and Accountability

In On-Demand

Drew Cline, Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy, joins host Jeff Chidester to talk about the lack of attention being…

Wednesday, January 7, 202601/07/2026

NH SOS Dave Scanlan: New Hampshire 250th Anniversary

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January 5, 2026 marked the 250th Anniversary of New Hampshire’s journey as an independent colony, officially breaking free from British…

Jeff Chidester Up Against the Wall

Tuesday, January 6, 202601/06/2026

Jeff’s Tuesday Morning Monologue(0110625): Rubio, Maduro, Feckless NH Federal Delegation

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Local reaction to the seizure of Venezuela’s illegitimate President, Nicolás Maduro, Secretary of State Marco explains why other members of…

Tuesday, January 6, 202601/06/2026

NH Sen. Dan Innis :Concealed Carry on College Campuses

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NH State Senator Dan Innis joins to discuss the controversial NH Bill that would permit students to carry a concealed…

Tuesday, January 6, 202601/06/2026

Chief of the US Capitol Police Steven Sund: Understanding the Events of January 6th, 2021

In On-Demand

“Four Stars – Fantastic, Emotional and the True History of January 6th” – TW “Four Stars – Excellent read with…

Tuesday, January 6, 202601/06/2026

Bill Alexander: 2025’s End of the Year Officer Fatalities Report

In On-Demand

Each year, the National Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial Fund (nleomf.org)releases the End of the Year Officer Fatalities Report. Veteran, former…

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