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.

Wednesday, May 20, 202605/20/2026

Outdoor Expert Wayne Saunders

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Retired Fish and Game Warden, Great Woods Law alum, educator Wayne Saunders joins the show to talk ‘turkeys,’ upcoming conversation…

Wednesday, May 20, 202605/20/2026

Policy Expert Jace White: Union Bill Only Helps Leadership

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Jace White, Government Relations Manager at AAF (Advancing American Freedom), joins The Morning Update to discuss a new bill in…

Tuesday, May 19, 202605/19/2026

Jeff Chidester’s Morning Monologue: Trump Holds Off on Iran, Ayotte Talks Data Centers, Is Harris Running in 2028?

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The Morning Update host, Jeff Chidester, kicks off the May 19, 2026, show, diving into the top stories of the…

Tuesday, May 19, 202605/19/2026

Reporter Damien Fisher: Berlin Domestic Murder Internal Investigation

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Reporter Damien Fisher shares his latest story on the 2025 Marisol Fuentes murder case. Damien details the initial results of…

Tuesday, May 19, 202605/19/2026

Newsmax Contributor Jay Town: Aftermath of Trump’s Trip to China

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Former US Attorney, Marine, and Newsmax contributor Jay Town hops onto The Morning Update to review President Trump’s trip to…

Tuesday, May 19, 202605/19/2026

Rep. Joe Sweeney: Securing the NH Century

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Rep. Sweeney, Deputy Majority Leader, asked an interesting question online – ‘If you could change anything about how New Hampshire…

Tuesday, May 19, 202605/19/2026

Bill Hamlen: The 800 Pound Elephant in the Room

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Businessman, policy pundit, and former congressional candidate Bill Hamlen calls into the show to share his recent op-ed on party…

Monday, May 18, 202605/18/2026

Policy Pundit George Hansel: 2028 Presidential Primarily and Data Centers

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A recent NH Journal poll shows support coalescing around a potential presidential candidate, with the 2026 Midterms looming for voters…

Monday, May 18, 202605/18/2026

The Hill’s Emily Brooks: A Push for Funding Through Reconciliation

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There is a push by many Republicans in the US House to advance final funding for DHS, DOD, and other…

Monday, May 18, 202605/18/2026

Arts Academy of New Hampshire: Strong Academic Program

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Arts Academy of New Hampshire Founder and Chairman Don Erdbrink joins us in the studio to talk about the history…

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