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, July 1, 202607/01/2026

Jeff Chidester’s Morning Opening: Character Counts

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July 1, 2026 The Morning Update Host Jeff Chidester provides commentary on the final cases from the SCOTUS. Jeff shares…

Wednesday, July 1, 202607/01/2026

SCOTUS Expert Beth Parlato: Ruling on Boys/Men in Girls/Women’s Sports

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SCOTUS expert Beth Parlato, Senior Legal Counsel of Independent Women’s Law Center, joins the Morning Update to break down the…

Wednesday, July 1, 202607/01/2026

Policy Expert Taylor Hathorn: DAR Controversy

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At the recent Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Congress, a debate was held among members over whether to accept…

Wednesday, July 1, 202607/01/2026

SCOTUS Expert Amy Shearer: Birthright Citizenship Decision

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With a 6-3 vote, a majority of the US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruled that the 14th Amendment DID guarantee ‘birthright…

Tuesday, June 30, 202606/30/2026

Grover Norquist: The One- Year Anniversary of the Working Families Tax Cut Act

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Grover Norquist, President – Americans for Tax Reform, discusses the anniversary of the passage of the Family Tax Act (2025)…

Tuesday, June 30, 202606/30/2026

NH Senator Dan Innis: NH Representing New England at The Great American Fair

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New Hampshire Senator Dan Innis calls into the show to share a conversation about America’s 250th celebration and ponders the…

Tuesday, June 30, 202606/30/2026

Dr. Nate Shrader: Democrats and Republicans Debate “What Next?”

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New England College Professor Dr. Nate Shrader hops onto the show to talk about America at 250 and about watching…

Tuesday, June 30, 202606/30/2026

Reporter Damien Fisher: Could NH Have To Pay $100 Million for Saddleback Sexual Abuse Case?

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Reporter Damien Fisher makes his regular, weekly appearance to discuss the probability that New Hampshire may find itself on the…

Tuesday, June 30, 202606/30/2026

SOS Dave Scanlan: Federal Court Ruling on NH Voting Rolls and Aaron Day Decision

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Prominent Granite Staters Reading the Declaration of Independence (click Play) New Hampshire Secretary of State David Scanlan (SOS) joins The…

Monday, June 29, 202606/29/2026

Jeff Chidester’s Morning Opening: This Election Its Affordability Stupid…and Trump

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WFEA’s The Morning Update host Jeff Chidester brings in CNN Analyst Harry Enten to tackle the question “What do voters…

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