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, February 5, 202602/05/2026

Jeff Chidester’s Morning Monologue – 020526: Updates on the Charlie Kirk Trial, Looming Shutdown, NH Fights Back

In On-Demand

Host Jeff Chidester shares his thoughts on some of the top stories of the day, including New Hsaampshire pushing back…

Thursday, February 5, 202602/05/2026

Drew Cline: NH Supreme Court Nominee Controversy

In On-Demand

Drew Cline, from the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy, joins us to discuss the ‘controversial’ Supreme Court nominee Dan…

Thursday, February 5, 202602/05/2026

Thom Brueckner: China’s Internal Crisis and the New Fed Head

In On-Demand

What effect will the internal power struggles within the Chinese government have on global markets and on relations with the…

Wednesday, February 4, 202602/04/2026

Task & Purpose: Military Branch Waivers for Mental Health

In On-Demand

Patty Nieberg, a journalist for the premier military-focused publication Task & Purpose, joins us to dicuess one of her recent…

Wednesday, February 4, 202602/04/2026

Economic Policy Expert Rachel Greszler: The Federal Debt is a Stealth Tax

In On-Demand

What is the economic data showing us about the effects of the Trump administration’s tariff policies?  How are tariffs impacting…

Wednesday, February 4, 202602/04/2026

Beth Parlato: Detransitioner Wins a $2 Million Dollar Lawsuit

In On-Demand

There are over two dozen known lawsuits filed aganist hostipals, doctors, and mental health professionals who participated in sex-rejecting procedures.…

Wednesday, February 4, 202602/04/2026

Mayor Jay Ruais: State of the City and Financial Committee Meeting

In On-Demand

We catch up with Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais he discuess the main points of the recent finance meeting with the…

Wednesday, February 4, 202602/04/2026

Ian Huyett: NH Supreme Court Nominee Underfire

In On-Demand

Legal Council from Cornerstone Action, Ian Huyett. joins us to discuss Governor Ayotte’s nomination of current Superior Court Judge, Dan…

Wednesday, February 4, 202602/04/2026

Granite Grok: Will America Lose their Free Speech Rights

In On-Demand

European countries do not have a 1st Amenedemt. Many of these European states have more provisions to limit and prosecute…

Tuesday, February 3, 202602/03/2026

Jeff’s Tuesday Morning Monologue (020326): Impeaching Noem, 1st Amendment, and Democrat Shutdown

In On-Demand

No matter which corner you turn, the issues related to immigration and ICE permeate. We are on day three of…

Recent Headlines

2 days ago in National

Redistricting battle intensifies in states after US Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act

A Supreme Court decision striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana has amplified an already intense national redistricting battle by providing Republican officials in several states new grounds to redraw voting districts.

4 days ago in National

US infant formula supply is ‘safe,’ FDA says after looking for potential contaminants

A new analysis of chemicals in U.S. infant formula found reassuringly low levels of heavy metals, pesticides and other potential contaminants, federal health officials said Wednesday.

4 days ago in National

Hegseth will go before Congress for the first time since the Iran war started

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face questioning from lawmakers Wednesday for the first time since the Trump administration went to war with Iran, a decision that Democrats say has led to a costly conflict of choice waged without congressional approval.

6 days ago in National

Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents’ dinner shooting

The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner with guns and knives was charged Monday with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump as federal authorities suggested an attack that disrupted one of Washington's glitziest events had been planned for at least several weeks.

6 days ago in National

Accused attacker at Washington media dinner is a tutor and computer engineer from California

The California man arrested in the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner is a highly educated tutor and amateur video game developer opposed to the policies of President Donald Trump.