The WFEA Morning Update
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.
Monday, December 8, 202512/08/2025
Jeff’s Monday Morning Monologue (12-08-12): Birthright Citizenship, Narco-Terrorist, NH ’26 Focus
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The Morning Update host, Jeff Chidester, kicks off the week by discussing a case from New Hampshire on Birthright Citizenship…
Monday, December 8, 202512/08/2025
Small Business Spotlight: Cyr Kitchen and Bath
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Are you thinking about upgrading your kitchen or bathroom? Are you looking to add a laundry or mud room? Are…
Monday, December 8, 202512/08/2025
The Hill’s Emily Brooks: Critical Fight Over Health Care
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Emily Brooks joins us to discuss how the health care fight has reached a critical juncture in Congress and the…
Monday, December 8, 202512/08/2025
Dr John Lappie: Supreme Court and Executive Authority
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Amendment XIV Section 1. “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are…
Friday, December 5, 202512/05/2025
Karl Zahn 12-05-25
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Political satirist and Substack author Karl Zahn joins The Morning Update to talk about the themes of his recent ‘stack’…
Friday, December 5, 202512/05/2025
Kitchen Table Issues and Affordability: Policy Expert Daniel Turner
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Is the term ‘affordability’ just a catchword used by politicians today, or is there a genuine appreciation for a discussion…
Friday, December 5, 202512/05/2025
Rep Peternal and Rep McGuire: Education Funding and SAU Consolidation
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What is the purpose of NH’s SAUs? Is there a more efficient and cost-appropriate way to manage New Hampshire’s school…
Friday, December 5, 202512/05/2025
visitNH.gov: Holiday Hoopla!
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It’s holiday time in New Hampshire. What can you do to make the most of New Hampshire’s Winder Wonderland? Kris…
Friday, December 5, 202512/05/2025
12-05-12: Jeff’s Friday Morning Monologue
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“Make no mistake: Ayotte would rather leave Granite Staters out on the street than stand up to Donald Trump.” –…
Friday, December 5, 202512/05/2025
NH Sen. Rebecca Perkins-Kwoka: The Politics of Paint Disposal
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Senate Minority Leader Rebecca Perkins Kwoka makes her regular visit to The Morning Update with Jeff Chidester to discuss the…
