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.

Thursday, May 1, 202505/01/2025

Mr. Wonderful Calls for De-listo-rama, El Pronto. Financial expert Thom Brueckner explains.

In On-Demand

Radio Host and Financial Expert Thom Brueckner discusses the positive signs in the economy and provides an update on the work and possible passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” on taxes and the budget.

Thursday, May 1, 202505/01/2025

Is your social media strategy killing your business?

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Christine Carignan and Matt Mowry from Business NH Magazine offer helpful information on establishing, maintaining, or updating your social media strategy.

Thursday, May 1, 202505/01/2025

Top News Audio with Media Expert Nicole Silverio.

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Media Expert Nicole Silverio, Daily Caller News Foundation, shares the top news audio clips of the week. This week’s clips include VP candidate Walz ‘code talks to white dudes,’ the White House playing a game show with the press, and Democrats invoking the ‘Voldemort Rule.’

Thursday, May 1, 202505/01/2025

Senate Passes Anti-Revenge Porn Legislation.

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Crime -Justice expert and former Assistant to the Solicitor General Paul Larkin joins The Morning Update to discuss the recently passed ‘Take It Down, the anti-revenge porn legislation. Mr. Larkin has argued before the Supreme Court over 25 times and explained the need for this legislation.

Thursday, May 1, 202505/01/2025

China’s Cyberterrorists are Exploiting USA’s Infrastructure.

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Cybersecurity expert Annie Chestnut Tutor helps explain China’s efforts to target and identify vulnerable parts of our infrastructure, such as power grids and technology that protects our drinking water. 

Thursday, May 1, 202505/01/2025

HHS Releases Child to an Illegal Alien Sex Predator.

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WFEA The Morning Update host Jeff Chidester shares a story of the recent failure by HHS that allowed for a 14-year illegal female alien to be turned over to an adult, non-related, illegal male alien-sex predator. Jeff was curious as to the lack of coverage by the major networks.

Wednesday, April 30, 202504/30/2025

Trump Turns Around Our Immigration Chaos in 100 Days.

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Foreign and Immigration Policy expert and Author Simon Hankinson joins Jeff in the studio to discuss President Trump’s first 100 days in office. Simon shares the massive turnaround on illegal immigration and its effect on our nation. Simon also previews his forthcoming book, which is scheduled for release in July.

Wednesday, April 30, 202504/30/2025

Why some Americans don’t trust big name media companies.

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Host Jeff Chidester explores why many Americans lack trust in the media. Jeff explodes conflicting audio statements by former NBC reporter Chuck Todd regarding the ‘Biden Cognitive Decline’ coverage during the 2024 election. Is the fringe media gaslighting Americans?

Wednesday, April 30, 202504/30/2025

Landfill Regulation Draws Debate.

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 Jeff provides an update on a recent hearing on landfill regulations and the differing opinions of New Hampshire state senators on waste management.

Wednesday, April 30, 202504/30/2025

Misreporting on NH School Funding.

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Drew Cline from the Josiah Bartlett Center of Public Policy Center joins WFEA’s The Morning Update to dispute a recent report incorrectly stating that NH was at the bottom of school funding. Drew helps us understand the actual funding numbers.

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