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.

Thursday, June 4, 202606/04/2026

Thom Brueckner: JOLTS Report, AI Tech, Federal Reserve

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Financial expert, educator, and radio host Thom Brueckner visits The Morning Update to dicuess the pending Jobs Report due on…

Wednesday, June 3, 202606/03/2026

Jeff Chidester: SOS Rubio Talks Negations with Iran

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Iran has a 100% record of breaking every deal they have ever agreed to with other nations, so why are…

Wednesday, June 3, 202606/03/2026

Jeff Chidester: Rep. Goodlander and the Iranian Conflict

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WFEA’s The Morning Update host breaks down Congresswoman Goodlander’s recent interview on the Iranian-USA Conflict. What is Rep. Goodlander’s major…

Wednesday, June 3, 202606/03/2026

Jeff Chidester: What Next for the NH VA?

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WFEA’s The Morning Update host Jeff Chidester plays audio and provides commentary regarding the projected $1.9 Billion in federal funding…

Wednesday, June 3, 202606/03/2026

Jeff Chidester’s Morning Opening: Iran Ceasefire(?), NH FITN Status, What Do Democrats Want?

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WFEA’s The Morning Show host Jeff Chidester leaps into Hump Day by first asking the question – ‘Is there really…

Wednesday, June 3, 202606/03/2026

Tim Chapman: Bringing a New Generation to American Conservativism?

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What is the future of American Conservatism? How have changes in the Republican Party affected conservative principles? Tim Chapman, President…

Wednesday, June 3, 202606/03/2026

Task & Purpose: Issues with Military Medical Malpractice Claims

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Military members, veterans, and their dependents have little legal recourse in cases of medical malpractice that occurred at US Military…

Wednesday, June 3, 202606/03/2026

Cruel Oregon Ballot Initiative: Expert Gabriella Hoffman

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Why are some states trying to pass laws that would greatly affect conservation efforts to control wildlife, reducing or outright…

Wednesday, June 3, 202606/03/2026

Public Policy Expert Drew Cline: Business Taxes and Tax Caps

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Public policy expert Drew Cline, Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy,  joins us to discuss changes to the NH Business…

Wednesday, June 3, 202606/03/2026

Local Policy Expert Rich Girard: Manchester Budget Debate

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Local public policy expert Richard Girard joins us in the studio to provide the lowdown on the current debate involving…

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