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, April 17, 202604/17/2026

Dr. Nate Shrader: Live from MoeJoe’s

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Dr. Shrader, New England College Professor, joins us at MoeJoe’s as we dicuess millionaires running for NH offices, a disconnect…

Thursday, April 16, 202604/16/2026

Business NH Magazine: NH Transportation Edition

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Matt Mowry and Christine Carignan join us to discuss one of Business NH Magazine‘s primary articles this month on the state…

Thursday, April 16, 202604/16/2026

NH Department of Insurance: Efforts to Lower Auto Insurance Cost

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Christian Citarella, Chief Property and Casualty Actuary – New Hampshire Insurance Department, joins us to discuss ways the New Hampshire…

Thursday, April 16, 202604/16/2026

Rep. Sam Farrington: Opposing an Income Tax and Defending 2A

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New Hampshire State Representative Sam Farrington joins us in the studio to provide a first-hand account of the recent CACR…

Thursday, April 16, 202604/16/2026

Author – Historian Tara Ross: We Created a Country

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How can we help younger readers learn about the founding of our country? Are there books geared towards young readers…

Thursday, April 16, 202604/16/2026

Foreign Policy Expert Andrew Harding: The Iran – China Connection Intensifies

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Recently, it was reported that China has delivered weapons to Iran.  China received at least 15% of its oil from…

Thursday, April 16, 202604/16/2026

Thom Brueckner: The Corporate Media Missing Positive Indicators at the Expense of the Truth

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Financial expert, educator, and radio host Thom Brueckner, of The Retirement Intelligence Show, delivers some eye-opening facts and details about…

Thursday, April 16, 202604/16/2026

Aviation Museum of NH: Spring Break, Aviation Summer Camp and More

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Our friend Jeff Rapsis, from the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire, pops onto the show to discuss upcoming events at…

Wednesday, April 15, 202604/15/2026

Constitutional Expert Amy Swearer: Birthright Citizenship and the Second-Amendment

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It has been a couple of weeks since the Supreme Court debate on the Trump Administration’s Birthright Citizenship Executive Order.…

Wednesday, April 15, 202604/15/2026

Policy Expert Kamryn Crane: There is Relief this Tax Day

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Policy expert Kamryn Crane, Budget and Entitlement Reform Policy Analyst – Independent Women, joins us to dicuess some of the…

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