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, May 28, 202605/28/2026

Dr. Jay Richards: The Pope, The World and AI

In On-Demand

Dr. Jay W. Richards, PhD, Vice President of Social and Domestic Policy and the William E. Simon Senior Research Fellow…

Thursday, May 28, 202605/28/2026

Thom Brueckner: Economy-Market Updates and Reflection Of Those Who Serve Our Nation

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Financial expert, educator, and radio host Thom Brueckner joins to provide a quick update on the economic markets. Thom shares…

Wednesday, May 27, 202605/27/2026

Granite Grok: Free Speech and Flag Poles – Planet Fitness Trans Issues

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Steve MacDonald, one of New Hampshire’s leading independent news sources, joins host Jeff Chidester to banter on a couple of…

Wednesday, May 27, 202605/27/2026

Policy Expert Drew Cline: Stronger Workforce Education and Statewide Tax Cap

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Policy expert Drew Cline, Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy, joins The Morning Update host Jeff Chidester to chat about…

Wednesday, May 27, 202605/27/2026

Task & Purpose: Is Suicide Prevention Training Working?

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Senior reporter Patty Nieberg shares her latest article, focused on a watchdog’s report on whether mandatory suicide education is actually…

Wednesday, May 27, 202605/27/2026

A Chat with Dr. Doug Goumas – NH Orthopaedic Center

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Dr. Doug Goumas joins us in the studio to discuss what a personal and patient-centric approach to healthcare looks (and sounds)…

Wednesday, May 27, 202605/27/2026

Energy Expert Gabriella Hoffman: Global Strains and the World Energy Market

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Energy expert Gabriella Hoffman, Director of Independent Women’s Center for Energy and Conservation, drops into the show to discuss a…

Wednesday, May 27, 202605/27/2026

Richard Stern: Tariff Policy Updates and Federal Housing Intervention

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Listener favorite Richard Stern, Vice President, Plymouth Institute for Free Enterprise – Advancing American Freedom (AAF), joins host Jeff Chidester…

Tuesday, May 26, 202605/26/2026

Reporter Damien Fisher: AI Data Centers and Free Speech in Nashua

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Reporter Damien Fisher joins us to discuss two of his recent articles (and offers some satire). First, we discuss the…

Tuesday, May 26, 202605/26/2026

House Pro Tem Jim Kofalt: PEL Grants, Bathroom Bills, Income Tax

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New House Pro Tem Represeantive JIm Kolfalt joins the Morning Update Show in the studio to provide an update on…

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