The WFEA Morning Update
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, April 22, 202604/22/2026
Drew Cline: Housing, Child Care, and Education
In On-Demand
Why is there so much resistance Democratic to open enrollment in New Hampshire? What is the real cost, both in…
Wednesday, April 22, 202604/22/2026
Granite Grok: The Real Reasons Colleges Are Closing?
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Steve MacDonald from one of New Hampshire’s leading online commentary sites, Granite Grok, joins The Morning Update host Jeff Chidester…
Tuesday, April 21, 202604/21/2026
Kiersten Pels: Iran and NATO, Hasan Piker
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Media expert Kiersten Pels joins us to discuss updates regarding the conflict with Iran and NATO’s reluctance to assist the…
Tuesday, April 21, 202604/21/2026
Ally Triolo: 2026 Voter Integrity
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Former journalist and current voter-integrity expert Ally Triolo joins the show to talk about the dangers in Virginia’s approach to…
Tuesday, April 21, 202604/21/2026
NH State Senator Dan Innis: Canada Going it Alone
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NH State Senator Dan Innis joins The Morning Update to discuss Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s recent announcement that Canada…
Tuesday, April 21, 202604/21/2026
Reporter Damien Fisher: NH DOC Lawsuit and Teachers Conviction
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NH-based Reporter Damien Fisher joins to discuss two of his top-read stories this week. First, we discuss the conviction of…
Monday, April 20, 202604/20/2026
The Dismas Home: Wyndi Cashman Fundraising Opportunities
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Wyndi Cashman joins WFEA to discuss the mission. The Dismass Home of New Hampshire offers women a safe and welcoming…
Monday, April 20, 202604/20/2026
The Hill’s Emily Brooks: Expelling Congressmen, Dignity Immigration Act
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The Hill’s Emily Brooks shares her top three articles to start the week. First up, Emily talks about the resignations…
Monday, April 20, 202604/20/2026
NH Rundown with George Hansel: Midterms, Energy and NH Forum
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Former mayor of Keene, past candidate for the NH-2nd CD, and small business entrepreneur joins the show for the New…
Monday, April 20, 202604/20/2026
The Independent Brief with Taylor Hathorn: NATO and China – Strange Bedfellows
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During this episode of The Independent Brief with Taylor Hathorn, Taylor discusses the extremely dangerous flirtation that many NATO nations…
