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.

Tuesday, August 19, 202508/19/2025

Amb. Carla Sands: How Trump Brought Putin to the Negotiation Table

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Former US Ambassador Carla Sands (Denmark-Greenland) shares her observations of the Trump Administration’s handling of the Russia-Ukraine diplomatic meetings and…

Tuesday, August 19, 202508/19/2025

Nate Shrader: Democratic Senate Primary Just Got Interesting

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Will there be an internal battle within the Democratic Party between the moderate and progressive wings? With the recent announcement…

Tuesday, August 19, 202508/19/2025

Damien Fisher: Clarmount Budget Woes, Who is to Blame?

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Who is to blame for the budget deficit/shortfall at the Clarmount School District? As finger-pointing intensifies amongst the school staff,…

Tuesday, August 19, 202508/19/2025

Peter Pitts: The Need for Non-profit Hospital Reform

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Heathcare expert Peter Pitts discusses his latest study on non-profit healthcare providers in Connecticut. Peter’s investigation found a lack of…

Monday, August 18, 202508/18/2025

Laina Barakat: Classical music is for every one

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We are joined by Laina Barakat, Executive Director, Monadnock Music, who discusses the history of Monadnock Music and the importance…

Monday, August 18, 202508/18/2025

George Hansel: 90 percent of college students fake progressive belief

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Regular contributor and policy analyst George Hansel and host Jeff discuss the oddities related to the Nashua-China water/property deal worthy…

Monday, August 18, 202508/18/2025

Cassie Smedile: The Democratic Party has abandoned the kitchen table issues

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Communication and policy, Cassie Smedile joins host Jeff Chidester to discuss how members of the Democratic Party seem to have…

Monday, August 18, 202508/18/2025

The Independent Brief with Taylor Hathorn: UN Failures and Putin-Trump-

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Taylor Hathorn returns for her monthly visit, ‘The Indepenat Briefing’ to provide a historical understanding of the UN, why the…

Monday, August 18, 202508/18/2025

Dr. John Lappie: Did President Trump display too much respect for the Russian President Putin?

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Did President Trump display too much respect for the Russian President Putin, leading up to their meeting in Alaska? Plymouth…

Friday, August 15, 202508/15/2025

Jeff Chidester: Charlie Kirk – ‘Why Don’t They Trust Anymore?’

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Radio commentator Charlie Kirk joins the team at CNBC’s ” The Squawk Box” to discuss why there is a growing…

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