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.

Friday, September 12, 202509/12/2025

Dr. Nate Shrader: Aggressive Political Rhetoric

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How should we handle the conversation regarding aggressive political rhetoric, let alone the rhetoric itself? NEC Professor Dr. Nathan Shrader…

Thursday, September 11, 202509/11/2025

Reflections of Charlie Kirk: Terry Schilling

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Charlie Kirk has been a powerful voice in the modern conservative movement. We talk about Charlie’s legacy and who he…

Thursday, September 11, 202509/11/2025

Remembering Charlie Kirk: Jeff Chidester

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The Morning Update Host Jeff Chidester reflects on the life of conservative thought leader Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated on…

Thursday, September 11, 202509/11/2025

NH Schools Report Card: Madison Marino Doan

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How well is NH doing in promoting and supporting K-12 education? Policy Analyst and education expert Madison Marino Doan joins…

Thursday, September 11, 202509/11/2025

Reflections of Charlie Kirk: NH Senator Dan Innis

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NH State Senator Dan Innis joins the show to share his thoughts on the shooting of conservative thought. Sen. Innis,…

Thursday, September 11, 202509/11/2025

Nicole Silverio: The Media and Charlotte Killing – Border Chief Tom Homan

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Why does the corporate media insist on misstating immigration enforcement? Why is the media only now discussing the Charlotte murder…

Thursday, September 11, 202509/11/2025

Reflections of Charlie Kirk: NH Sen. Victoria Sullivan

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NH State Senator Victoria Sullivan shares the story of the first time she sat with Charlie Kirk in 2018. Sen.…

Thursday, September 11, 202509/11/2025

Business NH Magazine: Best NH Company to Work For

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Who are the best businesses in New Hampshire to work for? Matt Mowry and Christine Carignan from Business NH Magazine…

Thursday, September 11, 202509/11/2025

Thom Brueckner: BLS Controversy, PPI/CPI Numbers, A Tribute to Charlie Kirk

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What should we make of the confusion over the employment numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)? How were…

Jeff Chidester Up Against the Wall

Wednesday, September 10, 202509/10/2025

Jeff Chidester: Wake Up Call – We Are Failing Our Children

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‘Worst-Ever’ Well, the grades are in, and we are failing our children. From NH Journal: The latest National Assessment of Educational…

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