The WFEA Morning Update
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, April 23, 202504/23/2025
New Hampshire’s on-going battle over Education Freedom Accounts.
In On-Demand
Drew Cline from the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy will provide insight into the New Hampshire Senate’s conversation on EFAs (Education Freedom Accounts). Drew attended a Senate hearing on the EFA topic and shared it with us.
Tuesday, April 22, 202504/22/2025
How lawmakers are trying to prevent unknown foreign entities from acquiring land near military locations in the Granite State.
In On-Demand
NH State Senator Regina Birdsell discusses legislation, SB162, she is sponsoring that would prevent foreign advisories or their puppet businesses from purchasing land near sensitive NH military installations.
Tuesday, April 22, 202504/22/2025
Father Jason Jalbert offers insight on Pope Francis’s passing.
In On-Demand
From the Manchester Dioceses, faith leader Father Jason Jalbert, shares his thoughts on Pope Francis’s passing and the conversations he is having with the community during this period of reflection.
Tuesday, April 22, 202504/22/2025
A better understanding of how vouchers impact Education Freedom Accounts.
In On-Demand
NH State Senator Dan Innis discusses the heated conversations some are having about suggested housing regulations and the continued understanding of the issues of’ vouchers’ related to the Education Freedom Accounts (EFAs).
Tuesday, April 22, 202504/22/2025
How people will remember Pope Francis.
In On-Demand
Matt Lamb, editor and reporter for College Fix—LifeSiteNews—Washington Examiner, discusses Pope Francis’s legacy, which the pontiff will be remembered for after his passing.
Tuesday, April 22, 202504/22/2025
Why some are looking deeper into Gov. Ayotte’s approach to the Medicaid Premium Plan.
In On-Demand
Investigative reporter Damien Fisher shares his story about some political actors in New Hampshire who are examining Gov. Ayotte’s approach to the Medicaid Premium Plan, with a concern that the Governor’s plan may be too “generous.”
Tuesday, April 22, 202504/22/2025
Shrader talks the Supreme Court’s decision on the Trump Administration’s deportation plans.
In On-Demand
Prof. Nathan Shrader joins us to discuss the recent Supreme Court discussion on the lower courts’ approach to the Trump Administration’s illegal alien deportation process. We also answer the question of where the Supreme Court Justice plays basketball.”
Monday, April 21, 202504/21/2025
O’Connell shares Manchester School District’s approach to the budget process.
In On-Demand
Manchester School Committee Chairman Jim O’Connell joined us to explain the committee’s approach to the school budget and the difference between its recommendations and Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais’s proposal.
Monday, April 21, 202504/21/2025
Hansel talks Housing legislation challenges facing lawmakers in Concord.
In On-Demand
Contributor, policy expert, and former Mayor of Keene, George Hansel, and WFEA’s Jeff Chidester discuss the bipartisan support and opposition to some of the current housing development legislation debated in Concord…legislation some believe may affect local control.
Monday, April 21, 202504/21/2025
Graham tries to make sense of Pappas’ recent attack of Karoline Leavitt.
In On-Demand
Michael Graham from the NH Journal joins WFEA’s The Morning Update to discuss NH Senatorial Candidate Chris Pappas’s recent’ political’ fundraising plea to Granite Staters. The administration took an odd approach by attacking White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
