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, June 23, 202606/23/2026

Kristen Cianci: The Take Over of the Democratic Party

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Kristen Cianci, Regional Communications Director – RNC, joins WFEA’s The Morning Update host Jeff Chidester to discuss the policy focuses…

Monday, June 22, 202606/22/2026

Bronwyn Sims: Reaction to a NH Safe Space Bill Veto

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Bronwyn Sims, Independent Women NH Ambassador, joins The Morning Update to talk about NH Governor Ayotte’s veto of SB552 –…

Monday, June 22, 202606/22/2026

Pinnacle Foundation Country Fest Fundraiser!: Great Music, Fun Games, Excellent BBQ

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Kurt Strandon, Pinnicale Foundation, joins us in the studio to discuss the Pinnacle Foundation Country Fest Fundraiser on June 28,…

Monday, June 22, 202606/22/2026

Dr. John Lappie: The Democratic Party versus Democratic Socialist

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Dr. John Lappie, Professor – Plymouth State University, joins The Morning Update Show host Jeff Chidester as they discuss the…

Monday, June 22, 202606/22/2026

AFP Sarah Scott: Data Centers and Energy, They Go Hand in Hand

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Sarah Scott, AFP-NH Deputy Director, joins The Morning Update and provides a review of the most recent legislative session; what…

Friday, June 19, 202606/19/2026

Political Satirist Karl Zahn: Reflecting Pools, UFC Fight, and CA Elections

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Political satirist and Substack Commentator Karl Zahn joins the Morning Update at the Red Arrow Diner for Counter Confersations. We…

Friday, June 19, 202606/19/2026

Red Arrow Diner: Scott Brown

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Former US Ambassador, US Senator, veteran, and current candidate for the US Senate  Scott Brown joins us at the Red…

Friday, June 19, 202606/19/2026

Red Arrow Diner: Candidate Hollie Noveletsky

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1st CD Candidate Hollie Noveletsky joins us for our Counter Conversations from the Red Arrow Diner – Londonderry, NH We…

Friday, June 19, 202606/19/2026

Counter Conversation – Show Opening

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We are broadcasting from the Red Arrow Diner in Londonderry NH. We open the show by discussing updates on the…

Friday, June 19, 202606/19/2026

Counter Conversation: Real Estate Expert Bill Weidacher

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Real estate expert Bill Weidacher, Keller Williams Fine Homes Group, and Metropolitan (Sponsors of Counter Conversations) joins at the Red…

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