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 2, 202603/02/2026

The Hill’s Emily Brooks: Congressional Response to Operation Epic Fury

In On-Demand

Congressional Reporter Emily Brooks from The Hill joins us to discuss the response regarding the recent attack on Iran by…

Monday, March 2, 202603/02/2026

CBS Reporter Robert Berger: On the Ground in Jerusalem

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Award-winning CBS journalist Robert Berger joins us from Jerusalem to talk about his observations on the ground in Israel. Robert…

Monday, March 2, 202603/02/2026

Taylor Hathorn: Operation Epic Fury – Cyber Attack Concerns

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Cybersecurity, policy, public relations, Taylor Hathorn joins us to discuss the situation in Iran after the last 48 hours of…

Monday, March 2, 202603/02/2026

Policy Expert Meaghan Mobbs: Operation Epic Fury After Action

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National security, foreign policy, and defense expert Meaghan Mobbs joins us to discuss the initial attacks in Iran and the…

Monday, March 2, 202603/02/2026

Dr. John Lappie: Operation Epic Fury – War Power’s Act

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Dr. John Lappie, Professor at Plymouth State University, joins us to discuss the ‘War Powers Act’ that is being pressed…

Monday, March 2, 202603/02/2026

Defense Expert Brent Sadler: Operation Epic Fury Briefing

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International recognized defense expert Brent Sadler joins us to help frame the early aspects of the USA’s military attacks on…

Friday, February 27, 202602/27/2026

NH House Dep Speaker Steven Smith: State Vehicle Inspection, Session Recap, ICE Facility

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The New Hampshire House Deputy Speaker, Steven Smith, calls into the show to give us an update from the current…

Friday, February 27, 202602/27/2026

NH Sen Victoria Sullivan: Cross-Over Day, Education Legislation

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New Hampshire State Senator Victoria Sullivan joins us to discuss the anticipated crossover day, when legislation moves from the NH…

Friday, February 27, 202602/27/2026

NH Rep. Jessica Grill: Bike Tax, State Inspections, Midterm Elections

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This has been one of the busiest ‘year-two’ New Hampshire Legislative sessions in some time, with over 900 pieces of…

Thursday, February 26, 202602/26/2026

Roundtable: Designing a Student’s Educational Journey

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Kate Baker Demers, Executive Director – Children’s Scholarship Fund, and Meg Ebbas join us for a robust conversation on Education…

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