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.

Monday, March 9, 202603/09/2026

The Hill’s Emily Brooks: US House Sexual Misconduct Allegations

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As the US House reels over how to handle sexual misconduct allegations, fresh off the heels of the resignation of…

Monday, March 9, 202603/09/2026

Newsmax’s Mark Vargas: Congressional Hearing Exposes Massive Welfare Fraud

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Last week, the US Congress held hearings regarding the massive welfare fraud in Minnesota (as well as in CA, MA,…

Monday, March 9, 202603/09/2026

Tom Raffio: Helping Veterans and Medicaid Participants Access Oral Healthcare

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Are there programs in New Hampshire that can help struggling veterans and Medicaid participants access oral healthcare services? Tom Raffio,…

Monday, March 9, 202603/09/2026

Dr. John Lappie: Will the Senate Pass the SAVE Act?

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President Trump threatens not to sign any legislation that reaches his desk until the US Senate passes the SAVE Act.…

Friday, March 6, 202603/06/2026

Jeff Chidester: Kristi Noem Firing, Gold Star Families, Rural Healthcare

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The Morning Update host, Jeff Chidester, shares a wonderful tribute to New Hampshire Gold Star families, discusses the details of…

Friday, March 6, 202603/06/2026

NH SOS Dave Scanlan: Upcoming Town Meetings

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It is almost Spring, and time for that uniquely New Hampshire tradition, the annual town meeting. New Hampshire Security of…

Friday, March 6, 202603/06/2026

Rep. John Janigian: Says no to enacting an Income Tax in New Hampshire

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Why did NH House Democrats not go on the record against enacting an income tax in New Hampshire? How serious…

Friday, March 6, 202603/06/2026

Political Satirist Karl Zahn: Kristi Noem Fired

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Political satirist and Substack commentator Karl Zahan hops onto the show to discuss the recent firing of former DHS Director…

Thursday, March 5, 202603/05/2026

Jeff Chidester: Goodlanders Statement on Iran, NH SNAP Benefits Restrictions, and More

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Host of The Morning Update Show, Jeff Chidester, shares audio and context of NH Representative Goodlander’s statement on the War…

Thursday, March 5, 202603/05/2026

RNC Chair Joe Gruters: 2026 Midterms, and 2028 FITN Primary Updates

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As both the Democrats and the Republicans head into the 2026 Midterms, how do the parties feel leading up to…

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