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 19, 202608/19/2026

Neeraja Deshpande: Stepping on the Rake: How Unpopular Transgender Policies Could Backfire on the Democratic Party

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On The WFEA Morning Update, host Jeff Chidester speaks with Neeraja Deshpande, policy expert and visiting fellow at Independent Women’s…

Wednesday, August 19, 202608/19/2026

Economic Reality Check: Rachel Greszler on the Rise of the DSA and the Cost of Socialist Policies

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On The WFEA Morning Update, host Jeff Chidester sits down with Rachel Greszler, Senior Research Fellow in the Plymouth Institute…

Wednesday, August 19, 202608/19/2026

Serving Those Who Served: David Tille on Harbor Care’s Mission and the 22nd Annual NH Veteran Stand Down

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On The WFEA Morning Update, host Jeff Chidester welcomes David Tille, Director of Veteran Services at Harbor Care, to discuss…

Tuesday, August 18, 202608/18/2026

NH State Senator Dan Innis: Tax Policy Disconnect and Municipal ICE Dynamics

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WFEA Morning Update Segment: Tax Policy Disconnect and Municipal ICE Dynamics Host Jeff Chidester welcomed New Hampshire State Senator Dan…

Tuesday, August 18, 202608/18/2026

Capital Police Chief Steven Sund: The Story in the Recent FBI Crime Statistics

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WFEA Morning Update Segment: FBI Crime Trends, Law Enforcement Realities, and National Security Former U.S. Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund,…

Tuesday, August 18, 202608/18/2026

SOS David Scanlan: Protecting the First-in-the-Nation Primary, Voter ID Battles, and Statehouse Operations

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Protecting the First-in-the-Nation Primary, Voter ID Battles, and Statehouse Operations Host Jeff Chidester welcomed New Hampshire Secretary of State David…

Tuesday, August 18, 202608/18/2026

Jeff’s Morning Brief: WNBA Fumbles Another Controversy and NH SOS Talks FITN

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The Morning Brief for Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Topics: WNBA Eligibility Controversies & Fans Silenced Host Jeff Chidester leads off…

Jeff Chidester Up Against the Wall

Monday, August 17, 202608/17/2026

Jeff Chidester: AIPAC, Foreign Policy Purity Tests, and Local Campaign Strategy

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Host Jeff Chidester recently tackled the growing prominence of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) in New Hampshire politics,…

Monday, August 17, 202608/17/2026

Hollie Novelinsky: Immigration Reform and Capitol Hill Aspirations

Host Jeff Chidester was joined in the studio by Republican candidate for New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District, Hollie Noveletsky, for…

Monday, August 17, 202608/17/2026

George Hansel: FITN Primary Fallout, Local Immigration Disputes, and Classroom Technology

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Host Jeff Chidester was joined by former Keene Mayor George Hansel for a detailed discussion on local political strategy, community…

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