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.

Wednesday, March 25, 202603/25/2026

Meals on Wheels is Serving More Than Just a Meal

In On-Demand

Zach Paone from Hillsborough Meals on Wheels joins us to dicuess their upcoming yearly fundraiser, Festival of Fives, on April…

Wednesday, March 25, 202603/25/2026

Carrie Sheffield: White House Releases AI Framework Policy

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The White House recently released its major National Policy AI Framework. Journalist, policy expert, and newly appointed director of the…

Wednesday, March 25, 202603/25/2026

Advancing American Freedom Advocates for American Small Businesses

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Tim Chapman, President of Advancing American Freedom (AAF), calls into The Morning Update to discuss the ‘state’ of small businesses…

Wednesday, March 25, 202603/25/2026

Task & Purpose: Combat Medic Award Purple Heart Decade After Combat

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Reporter Patty Nieberg, Task & Purpose, joins The Morning Update to discuss her story about the recent recipient of the…

Wednesday, March 25, 202603/25/2026

Drew Cline: People Cant Exit Massachusetts Fast Enough

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Over 41,000 citizens and $4 billion have fled Massachusetts recently. Why, and where are they going? Drew Cline from the…

Tuesday, March 24, 202603/24/2026

Policy Expert Mark Vargas: Sanctuary Policy Claims Another Innocent Victim

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“We acknowledge the arrest of the individual accused of taking our daughter’s life and thank the Chicago Police Department, Area…

Tuesday, March 24, 202603/24/2026

Damien Fisher: Competency Hearing for the Killer of a Border Patrol Agent

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In 2025, a US Border Patrol Agent was killed in a shootout in Vermont. Since that shooting, the story has…

Tuesday, March 24, 202603/24/2026

NH Sen. Dan Innis: Men/Boys in Women/Girls Safe Places

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New Hampshire State Senator Innis brings his Granite State common-sense thoughts to his weekly segment on men/boys in women/girls sports…

Tuesday, March 24, 202603/24/2026

Dr. Nate Shrader: NH Polling Shows an Extremely Interesting 2026 Midterms

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Saint Anselm College dropped its recent poll on the New Hampshire 2026 race and the 2028 Presidential Primary. How are…

Monday, March 23, 202603/23/2026

Ally Triolo: The SAVE Act Explained

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Policy and communication expert Ally Triolo joins to discuss the facts about the Save Voting Act and the efforts to…

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