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, 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…

Monday, April 20, 202604/20/2026

Dr. John Lappie: FISA Battle, Justice Thomas’ Recent Speech, Iran Ceasefire

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Dr. John Lappie, Professor – Plymouth State University, joins us to discuss the recent Congressional ‘fight’ to renew the FISA…

Friday, April 17, 202604/17/2026

Sen.Victoria Sullivan and Rep.Lisa Mazur: Live at MoeJoe’s

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Dubbed the ‘Dynamic Duo’ by one of our great listeners. We are joined at MoeJoe’s for our Counter Conversation with…

Friday, April 17, 202604/17/2026

Control Chaos: Mayor Jay Ruais, Kris Neilsen, Ashley Kitchell, Sherman Packard and Karl Zahn

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Proving that the WFEA’s Counter Conversations is indeed controlled chaos, as we were joined by a rotating cast of guests…

Friday, April 17, 202604/17/2026

Bill Weidacher and Sean Conley: Live from MoeJoe’s

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Our friend Bill Weidacher, from The Fine Homes Group at Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan (the sponsor of our monthly Counter…

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