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, March 20, 202603/20/2026

Reps Mary Murphy and Brian Labrie : Stopping a Broad Base Taxing

In On-Demand

Representatives Mary Murphy and Brian LaBrie join host Jeff Chidester at The Unity Cafe to discuss the latest legislative developments…

Thursday, March 19, 202603/19/2026

LuAnne King: Things to Consider When Hiring a Contractor

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LuAnn King joins us from the NH Department of Insurance to provide advice on working with contractors. If you have…

Thursday, March 19, 202603/19/2026

Media Expert Nicole Silverio: Trump on Iran and Sen Paul Attacks on Mullins

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Media expert Nicole Silverio joins the Morning Update team and shares the top two audio/video clips of the week. The…

Thursday, March 19, 202603/19/2026

Business NH Magazine: NH’s Liquid Gold

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Matt Mowry and Christine Carignan join us in the studio to talk about the complexity and success of New Hampshire’s…

Thursday, March 19, 202603/19/2026

1st CD Candidate Carleigh Beriont: 2026 Focal Points

1st Congressional District Candidate Carlegh Beriont joins host Jeff Chidester in the WFEA studios to discuss her campaign efforts, policy…

Thursday, March 19, 202603/19/2026

Thom Brueckner: Updates from the Federal Reserve and Geopolitical Events

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Financial expert, educator, and radio host Thom Brueckner, Retirement Intelligence Radio Show, joins the show to discuss the latest developments…

Wednesday, March 18, 202603/18/2026

Dr. Kevin Dayaratna: Energy Prices and the Hormuz Strait

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Dr. Kevin Dayaratna, Vice President, Center for Statistical Modeling and Scientific Analysis – Advancing American Freedom (AAF), joins the Morning…

Wednesday, March 18, 202603/18/2026

Economic Expert Patrice Onwuka: IW Affordability Report

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Patrice Onwuka, Vice President of Economic Policy at Independent Women, joins The Morning Update to discuss IW’s SPECIAL REPORT: Reclaiming…

Wednesday, March 18, 202603/18/2026

NH Bankers Association: Consumer Protection

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Kristy Merrill, President of the NH Bankers Association, and Emily Ricard, VP of Treasury Services at Machias Savings Bank, will…

Wednesday, March 18, 202603/18/2026

Drew Cline: The Evil of the ‘Population Bomb’ and Paul Ehrilch

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Drew Cline, Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy, joins the show to talk about the humorous feud between Governor Ayotte…

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