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.

Tuesday, July 22, 202507/22/2025

SOS Scanlan: SOS Explains The Conversation He Is Having With Federal DOJ

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NH SOS David Scanlan joins us to discuss the handling of the recent request from the federal DOJ for NH…

Tuesday, July 22, 202507/22/2025

Fisher: The Marconi Prosecutions Takes Another Turn

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Investigative Reporter Damien Fisher provides an update of the ongoing investigation into the activity of NH Port Director Geno Marconi.…

Tuesday, July 22, 202507/22/2025

Shrader: Is Nancy Mace Running For President (wink-n-smile)?

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Rep. Nancy Mace coming to NH, Hunter Biden lectures the Democrats, and President Trump dealing with mixed poll numbers. NEC…

Monday, July 21, 202507/21/2025

The Merrimack Adult Care Center: Helping to Care For

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Celine Baribeau from The Merrimack Adult Care Center joins us to discuss how they help families care for their loved…

Monday, July 21, 202507/21/2025

Brooks: Epstein Issue Creates Chaos For Congress

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The Hill’s Emily Brooks discusses how the Epstein chaos is creating a distraction that is frustrating both President Trump and…

Monday, July 21, 202507/21/2025

After NH Court Decision, What Next For Local Education Spending?

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Former Mayor of Keene and Congressional candidate George Hansel joins The Morning Update to discuss how local municipalities might have…

Monday, July 21, 202507/21/2025

The Independent Brief with Taylor Hathorn: USA and NATO Relationship Improve Under Trump

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We introduce a new monthly feature, ‘The Independent Brief with Taylor Hathorn.’Taylor Hathorn Fellow for the Center for American Safety…

Monday, July 21, 202507/21/2025

John Lappie: Democratic Socialist and Trump Presidency At 6 Months

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Plymouth State University Dr. John Lappie provides insight into President Trump’s first 6 months in office. Dr. Lappie and Host…

Friday, July 18, 202507/18/2025

Karl Zahn Introduces ‘The Epstein Conspiracy Theorem’

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Political satirist and comedian Karl Zahn joins host Jeff Chidester to break down the many reasons why we are still…

Friday, July 18, 202507/18/2025

Sen. Dan Innis: Why I am Running For US Senate

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NH State Senator and regular WFEA guest Dan Innis joins us at Moe Joe’s to discuss his announcement that he…

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