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.

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Simon Hankinson: HB1 Visas, Free Speech, Gender Passport Classifications, BBC-Journalistic Integrity

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Is the H1B visa program being abused? The BBC recently was caught misleadingly editing President Trump’s January 6, 2021, speech;…

Wednesday, November 19, 202511/19/2025

Neraja Deshpande: Major Changes at the US Dept. of Education

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It was recently announced that the US Department of Education was making significant adjustments to ensure it aligns with a…

Wednesday, November 19, 202511/19/2025

Task and Purpose: US Designated Terrorist Groups

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The US designated more terrorist groups in 2025 than in the last 10 years combined. Why and who are these…

Jeff Chidester Up Against the Wall

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Jeff Chidester: Where Socialism has Been Tried….and Failed in the USA

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As New York City and Seattle double down on Socialism, with the election of Mayor-elect Mamdani and Katie Wilson, Jeff…

Wednesday, November 19, 202511/19/2025

NH Veterans Home: Profiling Staff Support and HR

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How to recruit, hire, and educate incredible team members to join the New Hampshire Veterans Home staff? Ella Fredette, Human…

Jeff Chidester Up Against the Wall

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11/19/25 Morning Monologue: Do Democrats Really Care About the Epstein Victims?

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The House and the Senate debated and passed legislation to release the Epstein files. Host Jeff Chidester shares his thoughts…

Wednesday, November 19, 202511/19/2025

The Gettysburg Address

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On November 19, 1863, one of the most important speeches in American history was presented by President Abraham Lincoln at…

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Damien Fisher: The NH YDC Sexual Assault Fund Lawsuit

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Investigative reporter Damien Fisher joins us to talk about the upcoming case before the NH Supreme Court to review the…

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Dr Nate Shrader: Potential Presidential Candidates in NH and 2026 Issues

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NEC Professor Nate Shrader joins us to discuss the debate within the Democratic Party between the Progressive and Centrist wings…

Tuesday, November 18, 202511/18/2025

Paul Perez: Narco-Terrorist and Attacks on ICE

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Paul Perez, President of the Border Patrol Council, joins us to discuss the attacks, intimidation, and threats made against the…

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