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 18, 202603/18/2026

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

In On-Demand

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

Wednesday, March 18, 202603/18/2026

NH State Sen. Dan Innis: Vetoed ‘Paint Tax, Democratic Shutdown

In On-Demand

NH Governor Ayotte vetoed a bill that would have imposed a fee/tax on every can of paint sold in New…

Tuesday, March 17, 202603/17/2026

Reporter Damien Fisher: NH Stands Firm on Vehicle Inspections

In On-Demand

Reporter Damien Fisher hops on the show to discuss his story, New Hampshire’s continued resistance to a federal order to…

Tuesday, March 17, 202603/17/2026

Dr. Nate Shrader: The Early Candidates for the 2028 Presidential Race

In On-Demand

New England College Professor Nate Shrader joins the Morning Update Show to discuss the early visits by potential 2028 Democratic…

Tuesday, March 17, 202603/17/2026

Task & Purpose: AI Iranian Related PSYOP Causing Concern

In On-Demand

Senior Report for Task & Purpose Patty Nieberg calls into The Morning Update to discuss how AI misinformation videos and…

Tuesday, March 17, 202603/17/2026

Delanie Bomar: Democratic Shutdown and the SAVE Act

In On-Demand

Communication and policy expert Delanie Bomar, RNC, Regional Communications Director, joins the morning update to catch the WFEA listeners up…

Tuesday, March 17, 202603/17/2026

Jeff Chidester: Trump Popularity, Shutdown Pains, NH Inspection Battle

In On-Demand

The Morning Update Show host discusses Governor Ayotte’s veto of a sales tax, NH continues its fight with a federal…

Monday, March 16, 202603/16/2026

Host Jeff Chidester: Chaotic Travel, DWI Loopholes, WH Karoline Leavitt

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The Morning Update looks at the top stories of the day, March 11, 2026. Jeff shares his thoughts and plays…

Monday, March 16, 202603/16/2026

La-z-Boy of Manchester: Supporting ‘Makin it Happen’

In On-Demand

Jenna Guilmette of La-Z-Boy of Manchester – Fallon’s Furniture joins the Morning Update Show in the studio to talk about supporting ‘Makin it Happen’,…

Monday, March 16, 202603/16/2026

The Hill’s Emily Brooks: Can the GOP Pass Another Major Bill in 2026?

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The Hill’s Emily Brooks, author of The Movement, calls into the show to discuss the GOP’s year-end policy gathering, which…

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