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, April 29, 202604/29/2026

Jeff Chidester’s Morning Monologue: K-12 Indoctrination, FBI Comey’s Indictment

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The Morning Update host, Jeff Chidester, covers a wide range of topics, from the King’s visit to James Comey’s criminal…

Tuesday, April 28, 202604/28/2026

Reporter Damien Fisher: NH-YDC Sexual Assault Case Update

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Reporter Damien Fisher joins to discuss major updates for the NH-YDC Sexual Assaults’ case. Damien discusses a recent hearing that…

Tuesday, April 28, 202604/28/2026

House Pro Tem Kofalt and NH State Dan Innis: Taxes, School Funding, and Campus Carry

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NH House Pro Tem Jim Kofalt calls into The Morning Update to talk about the ongoing battle to stop any…

Tuesday, April 28, 202604/28/2026

Jay Town: DHS Funding and the Iranian Conflict

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Former US Attorney, Marine, and Newsmax contributor Jay Town returns to The Morning Update to discuss the ongoing saga over…

Tuesday, April 28, 202604/28/2026

Dr. Nate Shrader: Remembering New Hampshire Warriors

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New England College (NEC) Professor Nathan Shrader joins to address the continued violent political rhetoric, even here in New Hampshire.…

Tuesday, April 28, 202604/28/2026

Jeff Chidester’s Morning Monologue: Hypocrisy and Violent Political Rhetoric

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The Morning Update Host, Jeff Chidester, discusses the issues of political rhetoric and the hypocrisy of some who condemn violent…

Monday, April 27, 202604/27/2026

Jeff Chidester: Chris Christie and WSJ’s Jason Riley on Iran

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Former Presidential candidate Chris Christie and Wall Street Journal reporter Jason Riley appear on ‘This Week with George Stephanopoulos’ to…

Monday, April 27, 202604/27/2026

AFP – NH Sarah Scott: Cryptocurrency, Energy, and Other Key NH Legislation

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Sarah Scott, AFP-NH Deputy State Director, joins to dicuess the recent forum they offered on energy policy in NH, last…

Monday, April 27, 202604/27/2026

The Hill’s Emily Brooks: The ‘Kings’ in DC, Fund Bill Fight, WHCD Shooting

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The Hill’s Emily Brooks joins The Morning Update to discuss a very busy week for Congress. There are lingering funding…

Monday, April 27, 202604/27/2026

Dr. John Lappie: Virginia’s Attempt to Move Away from the Electoral College

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Is there any possibility of turning back the violent political rhetoric that led to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner? What…

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