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, January 28, 202601/28/2026

WFEA’s Tribute to Christa McAuliffe

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On January 28, 1986, New Hampshire teacher Christa McAuliffe perished along with six other NASA astronauts and crew members of…

Wednesday, January 28, 202601/28/2026

IWV’s Patrice Onwuka: The Trump Accounts and School Choice Tax Benefits

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Early in 2025, President Trump floated the idea of accounts for newborn Americans (born between 2025 and 2028) to create…

Wednesday, January 28, 202601/28/2026

Drew Cline: Preventing Brain Drain, Fighting the Paint and Bike Tax, Open Enrollment Gaining Support

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Drew Cli, from the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy, calls into The Morning Update to discuss their latest article…

Wednesday, January 28, 202601/28/2026

Task & Purpose: High Ranking Army Engineer Fired, Why?

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Replacing commanders in the military and removing NCOs and Officers from roles is not new. There is a usual, familiar…

Tuesday, January 27, 202601/27/2026

The Independent Brief with Taylor Hathorn: Helping Iran Find Liberty

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“While the women of Iran fight against the regime, the greatest failure of the international community is not ignorance of…

Tuesday, January 27, 202601/27/2026

US Border Patrol Paul Perez: Minneapolis’ Sanctuary Policy Making Matters Worse

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The situation in Minneapolis, Minnesota, reached a level of chaos after the shooting death of Alex Pretti. The corporate media…

Tuesday, January 27, 202601/27/2026

Reporter Damien Fisher: NH YDC Verdict Argued Before the NH Supreme Court

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“The state’s wanton negligence in hiring, training, and supervising Sununu Youth Services Center employees may have resulted in the hundreds…

Tuesday, January 27, 202601/27/2026

NH State Sen. Dan Innis: How Will NH School Districts Respond to Open Enrollment?

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New Hampshire’s Federal Deligation are all supporting either the defunding of the Department of Homeland Security over the shooting death…

Monday, January 26, 202601/26/2026

Dr. John Lappie: The Need for Calmer Heads in Minneapolis

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The continued unrest in Minnesota and the shooting death of a civilian by the Border Patrol in Minneapolis have taken…

Monday, January 26, 202601/26/2026

Military/Foreign Expert Steven Bucci: USA Building Stronger Ties in Africa

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“Nigeria carries a tremendous strategic weight. Its land mass, enormous population, and large military make it a natural anchor from…

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