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, July 16, 202607/16/2026

Economic Expert Dan Kowalski: Reconciliation 3.0

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Budget expert Dan Koowalski, Director of the Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget, joins The Morning Update show…

Wednesday, July 15, 202607/15/2026

Warden’s Watch Wayne Saunder: Does The Wildfire Smoke Affect Wildlife in NH?

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Retired NH Fish and Game Lt. and Northwoods Law star Wayne Saunders, host of the podcast Warden’s Watch, to provide…

Wednesday, July 15, 202607/15/2026

Drew Cline: Granite Staters Don’t Want To Leave NH!

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Drew Cline, Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy,  joins The Morning Update to share a recent survey of residents from…

Wednesday, July 15, 202607/15/2026

Jeff Chidester’s Morning Opening: Staight To The Land Of Crazy

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July 15, 2026 The Morning Update Host Jeff Chidester starts the show discussing his ‘pet peeve.’  The Iranian Blockade is…

Wednesday, July 15, 202607/15/2026

Activist Bronwyn Sims: HB 1442 – Awaiting Action By NH Governor

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Advocate Bronwyn Sims joins The Morning Update to talk about HB 1442 – Protecting Safe Space for Girls and Women.…

Wednesday, July 15, 202607/15/2026

Reporter Patty Neiberg: Military’s ‘Drone Academy

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“In early 2026, a National Guard soldier with over 15 years of service had his medication changed for a chronic…

Tuesday, July 14, 202607/14/2026

Jeff Chidester’s Morning Opening: ICE Shooting In Maine, Harry Enten Chances Dems Winning Maine

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July 14, 2026 The Morning Update Host Jeff Chidester breaks down what we know about the ICE Shooting in Biddeford,…

Tuesday, July 14, 202607/14/2026

Reporter Damien Fisher: A Constitutional Right to Speed?

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Reporter Damien Fisher joins us to dicuess the odd case of NH State Representative Rep. Ellen Read, who recently claimed…

Tuesday, July 14, 202607/14/2026

Former US Attorney Jay Town: Blanche Hearings and Charlie Kirk Trial

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Former US Attorney Jay Townes joins The Morning Updates to discuss the confirmation hearing for Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche…

Monday, July 13, 202607/13/2026

Southern NH Health: What You Don’t Know About Free Standing ER’s

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If you drive throughout New Hampshire, you cannot help but notice the numerous freestanding emergency rooms popping up in our…

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