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.

Friday, March 27, 202603/27/2026

NH Sen. Sue Prentiss: Crossover Madness is Under Control

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NH State Senator Sue Prentiss pops onto the show to give a NH Senate perspective on the crossover process. Sen.…

Friday, March 27, 202603/27/2026

Karl Zahn: A Wildlife Bridge to Nowhere

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Political satirist and Substack commentator Karl Zahn joins us to discuss this week’s Substack article, his thoughts on Delta restricting…

Friday, March 27, 202603/27/2026

Sen. Bill Ganon: Updates on DWI Loopholes and Preserving Women/Girls Save Spaces

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New Hampshire State Senator Gannon came on the show to discuss the continued crossover process in the NH Legislature. The…

Friday, March 27, 202603/27/2026

NH Majority Leader Jason Osborne: Saying ‘No’ to an Income Tax

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NH House Majority Leader Jason Osborne joins us to dicuess the ‘crossover’ process, where bills from the House go to…

Thursday, March 26, 202603/26/2026

Business NH Magazine: Under Pressure – NH’s Transportation Project Woes

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Matt Mowry and Christine Carignan join us in the studio to discuss this month’s feature article – Under Pressure: Projects…

Thursday, March 26, 202603/26/2026

March 2026 Roundtable: What Policies are Weighting on the MInds of Granite Staters?

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This month’s roundtable takes a look at the current state of the 2026 election focus. What local, regional, and national…

Thursday, March 26, 202603/26/2026

Peter LaMonica: MCC Cybersecurity Symposium

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Peter La Monica, Associate Professor – Computer Science at Manchester Community College  (MCC), pops into the studio to discuss the…

Thursday, March 26, 202603/26/2026

Media Expert Nicole Silverio: What do Joe Kent, John Brenna, and Sen. Schumer Have in Common?

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Media Expert Nicole Silverio, Daily Caller New Foundation, delivers her top three audio/video clips of the week.  This week’s clips…

Thursday, March 26, 202603/26/2026

Dr. Nan Hayworth: Only the Democrats Can End the Shutdown

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We are entering the fourth week of the Democratic-led partial government shutdown with no end in sight. TSA’s Agents are…

Thursday, March 26, 202603/26/2026

Defense Expert Brent Sadler: The Iran Conflict at a Crossroads

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Brent Sadler, nationally recognized defense expert, calls into The Morning Update to discuss the situation in the Middle East and…

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