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.
Thursday, February 19, 202602/19/2026
Policy Expert Cassie Smedile: SAVE Act and a Preview of the State of the Union
In On-Demand
Policy and communication expert Cassie Smedile (Fox News, Newsmax, more) joins us to discuss the SAVE Act, attacks on the…
Wednesday, February 18, 202602/18/2026
1st CD Candidate: Hollie Novelinsky
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NH 1st CD candidate Hollie Noveletsky joins us to discuss the campaign trail, immigration, attacks on ICE and Border Patrol,…
Wednesday, February 18, 202602/18/2026
Drew Cline: Why Are Businesses Fleeing Blue States?
In On-Demand
Why are companies fleeing ‘blue states?’ What policies are making some states more attractive? Can New Hampshire do more to…
Wednesday, February 18, 202602/18/2026
Task & Purpose: Examining the Role of Women in Combat
In On-Demand
What policies are preventing injured and ill veterans from collecting full benefits? Patty Nieberg, a reporter at Task and Purpose,…
Wednesday, February 18, 202602/18/2026
Policy Expert Patrice Onwuka: NH Supports Portable Benefits for Freelancers
In On-Demand
New Hampshire is considering legislation that would help freelance workers fund their benefits and make them portable based on their…
Wednesday, February 18, 202602/18/2026
Public Policy Expert Preston Brashers: CBO Economic Report
In On-Demand
The CBO (Congressional Budget Office) recently released a report on the first year of the Trump Administration’s budget and what…
Wednesday, February 18, 202602/18/2026
Manchester School Board’s Jim O’Connell:
In On-Demand
Reports indicate that the Manchester School District has joined a list of several other New Hampshire schools in crisis. Vice…
Tuesday, February 17, 202602/17/2026
Economic Expert Jon Heartly: National Economy id Moving in the Right Direction
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Economic expert Jon Heartly, Hoover Institute (and as seen on Fox Business, CNBC, BBC, and more) joins us to discuss the…
Tuesday, February 17, 202602/17/2026
Damien Fisher: Trans, Vegan Killer Cult Claims 2nd Amendment Rights
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Reporter Damien Fisher has been following the story of the Zizian cult since some of their members were involved in…
Tuesday, February 17, 202602/17/2026
Dr. Nate Shrader: Democrats Moving Further Left, Bill to Rein in Pardon Power
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A bipartisan group of US House members has introduced a bill to rein in the US President’s pardon power. CNN’s…
