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, June 17, 202606/17/2026

Drew Cline: The Politics of Envy and Massachusetts Dreaming (…of leaving)

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What should we make of SpaceX’s recent public offering and the fact that, with this offering, Elon Musk becomes the…

Wednesday, June 17, 202606/17/2026

Task and Purpose: Reclassifying Service Related Medical Issues

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Senior Reporter Patty Nieberg, Task & Purpose, joins The Morning Update Show for her weekly segment. This week, Patty and…

Wednesday, June 17, 202606/17/2026

AI – Technology Expert Carrier Sheffield: Developing National Policy on AI

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The White House recently released an Executive Order from President Trump that establishes a foundation for a national approach to…

Wednesday, June 17, 202606/17/2026

Warden’s Watch Wayne Saunders: Crazy Moose Story – BBQ Tips for Venison

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Retired NH Fish and Game Warden, Northwoods Law star, educator, and podcaster Wayne Saunders calls into The Morning Update to…

Wednesday, June 17, 202606/17/2026

National Policy Expert Joel Griffith: Currently, The Iran Deal Is Concerning

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The reality is that the news cycle is swirling around the potential of a peace deal with Iran. Policy expert…

Wednesday, June 17, 202606/17/2026

Jeff Chidester’s Morning Opening: DNC FITN Debate,

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June 16, 2026 Confusion over a possible deal with Iran, as details of the agreement remain publicly unknown, has Trump…

Tuesday, June 16, 202606/16/2026

KC Crosby – Jim O’Connell: Voter Integrity and Manchester Budget Chat

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Two separate guests on two separate topics. Up first, Republican National Committee Co-Chair KC Crosbie discusses the pending Supreme Court…

Tuesday, June 16, 202606/16/2026

NH State Senator Dan Innis: G7 Meeting, Economy, and Iranian MOU

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Entrepreneur, educator, and NH State Senator Dan Innis calls into the show to discuss a variety of current events with…

Tuesday, June 16, 202606/16/2026

Damien Fisher: Latest NH DCYF Abusive Survivor Trial

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Reporter Damien Fisher discusses his most recent story of a woman’s lawsuit against New Hampshire DCYF, claiming that the agency knew about…

Tuesday, June 16, 202606/16/2026

Dr. Nate Shrader: NH Primary Candidates Set

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New England College Professor (NEC) Dr. Nate Shrader joins The Morning Update to talk about the field of candidates in…

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