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, September 27, 202409/27/2024

Emily Brooks 09-27-24

Emily Brooks, congressional reporter for the Hill, discusses the final outcome of the Continuing Resolution to avoid a federal government shutdown. Emily also provides an update on the bipartisan Congressional Committee convened to investigate the assassination attempt on former President Trump. 

Friday, September 27, 202409/27/2024

Kris Neilsen 09-27-24

Kris Neilsen, from Visit NH offers fantastic tips for things to do this week across the Granite State, including the Deerfield Fair, the Pickle Fair, and peak foliage updates. 

Friday, September 27, 202409/27/2024

Karl Zahn 09-27-24

WFEA’s resident political satirist, Karl Zahn, provides observations on Harris’s interview with MSNBC and insight into an audio clip featuring 4th graders discussing this year’s election.

Friday, September 27, 202409/27/2024

Russell Prescott 09-27-24

NH 1st Congressional District Candidate Russell Prescott shares his thoughts and explains how he would approach the budget, national debt, immigration, and national defense focus.

Thursday, September 26, 202409/26/2024

State Sen. Regina Birdsell 09-26-24

New Hampshire State Senator Regina Birdsell joins WFEA’s Morning Update to discuss a study committee convened to review business relationships with Chinese-based entities.

Thursday, September 26, 202409/26/2024

Ann Marie Bandfield 09-26-24

Educational advocate Ann Marie Bandfield talks about the First Amendment issues involving the Bow School District, parents of students, and support for girls’ sports.

Thursday, September 26, 202409/26/2024

Haley Britzky 09-26-24

CNN National Security Producer Haley Britzky presented the findings of her investigative report into the aftermath of the NH National Guard sexual harassment case on WFEA’s The Morning Update show.

Thursday, September 26, 202409/26/2024

Jennifer Oliver O’Connell 09-26-24

Investigative journalist Jennifer Oliver O’Connell from ‘As the Girl Turns’ and Independent Women’s Forum talks about her concerns regarding Harris’s economic policies or actual lack of policy specifics.

Thursday, September 26, 202409/26/2024

Kristi Hamrick 09-26-24

Kristi Hamrick, Vice-President of Media Policy, joins The Morning Update to clarify and fact-check the misconceptions about a tragic abortion death story that the Harris campaign is promoting.

Thursday, September 26, 202409/26/2024

Nicole Silverio 09-26-24

Nicole Silverio from the Daily Caller News Foundation delivers the week’s three controversial political audio clips. This week, we have violent rhetoric directed at Trump and media frustration over Harris’s lack of availability. 

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