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.

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Rep. Lisa Mazur: Biological Reality

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2026 will be a hectic year for the NH House and Senate, with a record number of bills expected to…

Friday, December 12, 202512/12/2025

Grover Norquist: The Road to Affordability

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Who will have the upper hand if affordability remains the potential focus in the upcoming midterms? With the threat of…

Friday, December 12, 202512/12/2025

NH State Sen. Cindy Rosenwald: More Money in Your Pocket

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New Hampshire Senate Democrats have launched a new policy plan for the 2026 legislative and midterm season. New Hampshire State…

Friday, December 12, 202512/12/2025

visitNH: Early Season Snow Activity

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For the first time in a few years, New Hampshire has some early snow throughout the state.  Kris Nieslen from…

Friday, December 12, 202512/12/2025

Karl Zahn: AI Accomplice to Murder

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Political satirist and Substack commentator Karl Zahn discusses the recent report of a lawsuit alleging the first murder-suicide tied to…

Thursday, December 11, 202512/11/2025

Camille Craffey: Wheel of Power and Privilege and Toxic Masculinity

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Manchester parent Camille Craffey comes back on The Morning Update to summarize the latest regarding the Manchester School District’s Wheel…

Thursday, December 11, 202512/11/2025

Thom Brueckner: Impact of the Interest Rate Reduction

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Nationally recognized financial expert and radio host Thom Brueckner, Retirement Intelligence with Thom Brueckner, does a phenomenal job breaking down…

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Business NH Magazine: Small Business Finance Guide

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Matt Mowry and Christine Carignan join us from Business NH Magazine to discuss their annual, essential Small Business Finance Guide,…

Thursday, December 11, 202512/11/2025

Nicole Silverio: Erika Kirk Condemns Conspiracies, Crockett Controversy, Misguided Sheriff

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The Daily Caller News Foundation’s Nicole Silverio joins The Morning Update for her weekly, exclusive segment of the top audio/video…

Thursday, December 11, 202512/11/2025

Birthright Citizenship Explained: Constitutional Expert Amy Swearer

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“All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United…

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