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, February 3, 202602/03/2026

Dr. Nate Shrader: Midterm Pollingpoloza and Religion in Politics

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How does President Trump’s endorsement of candidate John E Sununu affect the NH midterms? What part of a candidate’s religious…

Tuesday, February 3, 202602/03/2026

NH Sen Innis and Rep Kofalt: Top Legislative Issues

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We start a conversation with New Hampshire House Pro Tem Jim Kolfalt about current legislative discussions. New Hampshire State Senator…

Tuesday, February 3, 202602/03/2026

Reporter Damien Fisher: NH Candidate has a Residency Issue

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The rumor is that former popular NH Governor John Lynch’s daughter, Julia Williams, is considering a gubernatorial run of her…

Tuesday, February 3, 202602/03/2026

Policy Expert Mark Vargas: Don Lemon, ICE, and Iran

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Journalist, policy expert, and former member of the Department of War Mark A. Vargas alls into The Morning Update fresh…

Monday, February 2, 202602/02/2026

Michael Graham: Sununu Gets the Trump Endorsement, Now What?

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The big breaking news in New Hampshire politics this weekend was the announcement that President Trump has endorsed former NH…

Monday, February 2, 202602/02/2026

Grover Norquist : A Taxing Tale of Two Virginias

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Grover Norquist, Americans for Tax Reform (ATR), joins us to to dicuess the cautionary tale of the two Virginias: West…

Monday, February 2, 202602/02/2026

Dr. John Lappie: Fed Shutdown, ICE Legislation, Two Stories Impacting NH’s FITN

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Plymouth State University Professor Dr. John Lappie joins us to dicuess the unusual journey the most recent spending measures have…

Monday, February 2, 202602/02/2026

Sen. Keith Murphy: Understanding the NH Vehicle Inspection Paradox

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New Hampshire State Senator Keith Murphy joins The Morning Update to discuss the next steps after a rogue Federal Judge…

Monday, February 2, 202602/02/2026

The Hill’s Emily Brooks: Democrats Resist Fast-tracking Sending Measure

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The Hill’s Emily Brooks discusses the likelihood that the partial Democratic shutdown will end soon. The US House Republicans are…

Monday, February 2, 202602/02/2026

Southern New Hampshire Health; Building a Stronger Team Through Development

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There is one trait that every successful company with strong team loyalty shares. Strome team-workforce education and development. We are…

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