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, January 12, 202601/12/2026

Term Limits in NH: Former NH State Senator Chuck Morse

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Will Granite Staters support term limits for those elected to Congress? According to a recent Pew poll, over 87% of…

Friday, January 9, 202601/09/2026

visitNH.gov: Intermountain Health Freestyle Cup Returns to NH

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There are plenty of activities to do in New Hampshire, both indoors and outdoors. But when was the last time…

Friday, January 9, 202601/09/2026

Dr. Monique Yohanan: The New CDC Vaccine Schedule and the New Food Pyramid

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Recently, the CDC announced a new vaccine schedule and released an updated version of the food pyramid. What are some…

Friday, January 9, 202601/09/2026

Karl Zahn: Luigi Mangione Cult Coverage and Minnesota Has Lost its Mind

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Political satirist, stand-up comedian, and Substact commentator Karl Zahn joins us to discuss the cult of personalities that have surrounded…

Jeff Chidester Up Against the Wall

Friday, January 9, 202601/09/2026

Jeff’s Friday Morning Monologue (010925): ICE in Merrimack in NH

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New Hampshire protesters gathered outside the Merrimack Town Hall to protest the rumored establishment of an ICE detention center in…

Friday, January 9, 202601/09/2026

Deputy Majority Leader Joe Sweeny: Capping School Spending and ICE in Merrimack

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Deputy Majority Leader Joe Sweeney joins us to discuss the recent debate on capping school spending to inflation (HB675). Sweeney…

Thursday, January 8, 202601/08/2026

Thom Brueckner: The Heroic Efforts by Members of the US Military

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We catch up with Thom Brueckner after the Christmas Holiday. Thom is one of the nation’s leading financial experts, an…

Thursday, January 8, 202601/08/2026

Nicole Silverio: A Feisty Watz, Congressional Thunderdome, MTG Visits the View

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Nicole Silverio from the Daily Caller News Foundation delivers the top three audio/video clips of the week. This week a…

Jeff Chidester Up Against the Wall

Thursday, January 8, 202601/08/2026

Jeff’s Thursday Morning Monologue (010825): Minneapolis ICE Shooting

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The recent ICE shooting in Minneapolis has sparked a conversation at every level over ICE presence and enforcement in local…

Thursday, January 8, 202601/08/2026

Business NH Magazine: Planning for the Coming NH Silver Tsunami (Retirement)

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NH is the second-oldest State in the nation (behind Maine, and tied with Vermont), and New Hampshire is on the…

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