The WFEA Morning Update
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, February 20, 202502/20/2025
Reagan VS Trump, Comparing Leadership Skills and Tactics
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Former Ambassador Frank Lavin joins to discuss his new book ‘Inside the Reagan White House: A Front-Row Seat to Presential…
Thursday, February 20, 202502/20/2025
Protecting Women’s and Girls’ Sports
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Beth Parlato, Senior Legal Advisor at IWF, discusses changes needed to improve NH SB268/HB148, which are intended to protect women’s…
Thursday, February 20, 202502/20/2025
Manchester Parking Issues and the Lack of Enforcement
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Manchester Ink Link Andy Sylvia discussed the ward 11 meeting, where the conversation turned to parking issues and the lack…
Wednesday, February 19, 202502/19/2025
Understanding The Issues Affecting Our Federal Budget Deficit
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Chris Towner, Policy Director at the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, shares keen insight into understanding the issues affecting…
Wednesday, February 19, 202502/19/2025
Numerous Municipal School Funding Meetings Are Underway In NH
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Drew Cline from the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy joins The Morning Update to discuss the numerous municipal school…
Wednesday, February 19, 202502/19/2025
Thom Brucekner on why DOGE is a smart move for America
Thom Brueckner discusses the truth about the inflation numbers, the DOGE effect, and clarity on the Trump administration’s strategic approach to tariffs.
Tuesday, February 18, 202502/18/2025
NH State Sen. Dan Innis on Outlawing Taking Photos of Minors and Using AI to Sexualize the Images
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NH State Sen. Dan Innis observes the DOGE process, and some reported misconceptions. Sen. Innis discusses a new piece of…
Tuesday, February 18, 202502/18/2025
US Sen. Shaheen’s Exchange With a Reporter Over Her Age
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Michael Graham from the NH Journal discusses an exchange NH US Sen. Shaheen had with a reporter over the Senator’s…
Tuesday, February 18, 202502/18/2025
DOGE and the Trump Administration’s Actions
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NEC Professor Nate Shrader joins us in the studio to discuss the constitutional role of the three branches of the…
Tuesday, February 18, 202502/18/2025
This Season’s Girls Scout Cookie Drive
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Local Girls Scouts visited Jeff in the WFEA studio to discuss this season’s Girls Scout Cookie Drive. We also talk…
