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 11, 202504/11/2025

Osborne talks House Budget.

In On-Demand

House Majority Leader Jason Osborne summarizes the NH House floor discussion and the recent votes leading to the passage of the House Budget.

Friday, April 11, 202504/11/2025

Why some New Yorkers were afraid to go outside…

In On-Demand

Political pundit Karl Zahan joins us to discuss an odd state about timber made by MSNBC pundit Chris Matthews, a bizarre counter-Hamas protest in NYC, and Tariffmania.

Friday, April 11, 202504/11/2025

How the Derry-Londonderry VFW is giving back to the community.

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Dan Stowers from the Derry-Londonderry VFW discusses their outreach programs and fundraising efforts. We focus on their upcoming 5K Walk, Fun-Run or Hike (with or without backpack). Find out more at vfw167-dot-org.

Friday, April 11, 202504/11/2025

Issues facing Senate Lawmakers and understanding how they approach crossover bills.

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NH Senate Minority Leader Rebecca Perkins – Kwoka provides her insight on crossover day and the NH House Budget. Sen. Perkins-Kwoka discusses a need to focus on the housing issue when the Senate takes up the crossover House Bills and the recently passed House budget.

Friday, April 11, 202504/11/2025

What makes Elected officials so special ?

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Should President Trump, members of his administration, and his allies be investigated for insider trading? WFEA Host Jeff Chidester shares audio from Sen. Adam Schiff and TV Host Stephanie Ruhle and discusses the more significant focus on insider trading in DC.

Thursday, April 10, 202504/10/2025

Brueckner sheds light on Wednesday’s surge on Wall St.

In On-Demand

Retirement Intelligence’s Radio Host, Thom Brueckner, made a special visit to WFEA’s The Morning Update to discuss the economic and market events that occurred on Wednesday, April 9th. Thom shared the numerous positive actions and reactions that transpired throughout the day. 

Thursday, April 10, 202504/10/2025

Shrader offers insight on the first batch of candidates in New Hampshire’s Congressional races.

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NEC Professor Nathen Shrader joins WFEA’s The Morning Update to discuss the recent announcement that Lily Tang Williams was a candidate for the 2nd Congressional District seat and Maura Williams was a candidate for the 1st Congressional District seat.

Thursday, April 10, 202504/10/2025

The economic upheaval and challenges facing New Hampshire businesses.

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Matthew Mowry and Christine Carignan share their recent article exploring the possible effects of tariffs and potential economic upheaval on NH-based companies, especially NH exports.

Thursday, April 10, 202504/10/2025

Has MSNBC’s Chris Matthews lost it…?

In On-Demand

Media Expert Nicole Silverio from the Daily Caller News Foundation delivers the top audio clips of the week. First, we hear a bizarre rant about wood from MSNBC’s Chris Matthews. Next, we hear a debate between Peter Navarro and Fox’s Charles Payne on tariffs. The last clip features NH’s own Karoline Leavitt discussing the hypocrisy of tariffs.

Wednesday, April 9, 202504/09/2025

Why Washington DC is hitting a wall when it comes Budget recommendations.

In On-Demand

Policy expert Chris Towner from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget discusses the current budget debate in DC and the effect of the current budget recommendations on increasing the deficit. Chris also shares the fiscal state of Social Security (it isn’t good) and some commonsense approaches that could return the fund to stability.

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