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, May 21, 202505/21/2025
The Carrot, the Stick and Local Control.
In On-Demand
Drew Cline from the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy discusses recent NH efforts to promote uniform zoning codes and incentivize home building. Should taxpayer dollars be used to incentivize zoning reform, or should we adjust the laws?
Wednesday, May 21, 202505/21/2025
Why do Students Need Cell Phones In School…?
In On-Demand
WFEA The Morning Update Host Jeff Chidester shares his thoughts on the recent approval by an NH House Committee of a ban on school students using cell phones in bell-to-bell situations.
Tuesday, May 20, 202505/20/2025
Marriage and Money Education.
In On-Demand
Kristin Martino, our NH State Registrar and Vital Records Director, and Eric Forcier, our NH Bureau of Securities Director, from the Secretary of State Office, join The Morning Update to discuss NH’s abundance of financial/investor education resources. NH has many informative and engaging resources to help us understand our finances. Kristin also shares a contest for artists to submit a design for a heirloom marriage certificate.
Tuesday, May 20, 202505/20/2025
How do we overcome a breakdown in public trust?
In On-Demand
NH State Senator Dan Innis joins The Morning Update to provide an update on recent legislation (state inspection elimination, student access to obscene material, housing policy) and offers insight into the budget process as the Finance Committee continues hearings this week. We also discuss a breakdown of public trust due to the recent Biden health cover-up.
Tuesday, May 20, 202505/20/2025
Public Corruption Rewarded with Jail Time.
In On-Demand
Journalist Damien Fisher provides an update on the conviction and sentencing of former Strafford County Sheriff Brave. Damian was one of the early journalists investigating initial corruption allegations against Brave. Why did Brave receive jail time?
Tuesday, May 20, 202505/20/2025
Trump and Congress Challenge Each Other on the Budget.
In On-Demand
Plymouth State University professor Dr. John Lappie and WFEA Host Jeff Chidester discuss the interesting conversations and maneuvering regarding the advancement of the 2025 Tax Bill. They also talk about the Supreme Court’s most recent hearing on the authority and power of lower Federal Courts and the stalled Ukraine Peace Talks.
Monday, May 19, 202505/19/2025
Expert Weighs in on the Supreme Court’s Birthright Citizenship Hearing.
In On-Demand
Supreme Court expert and former Assistant to the Solicitor General, Paul Larkin, shares his observation of the recent Supreme Court hearing, which involved the national implications of lower courts handling cases related to birthright citizenship jurisdiction.
Monday, May 19, 202505/19/2025
‘Standdown’ Event for Veterans hosted by Eversource and Harbor Care.
In On-Demand
Eversource NH President Bob Coates and Harbor Care’s Brian Tagliaferro will join us to discuss the upcoming ‘Veteran Stand Down’ event on September 19. Bob will share Eversource’s daily efforts to support veterans and the communities they serve. Brian will discuss other upcoming activities and ways that people can participate in the September Stand Down.
Monday, May 19, 202505/19/2025
Late Night Politics and the Big, Beautiful Bill.
In On-Demand
Hill reporter Emily Brooks discusses Sunday’s late-night congressional session, which advanced President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.” Emily explains what might happen over the next few days to keep the bill’s momentum moving forward.
Monday, May 19, 202505/19/2025
Banned Books, Civil Discourse, and Trust in NH Democratic Leadership.
In On-Demand
WFEA Host Jeff Chidester, former Keene Mayor, and civics expert George Hansel discusses the latest news on NH policy. Jeff and George share their thoughts on civil discourse at the local level and establish local school policies on obscene reading material and what NH Democrats need to do to regain the trust of Granite Staters.
