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.
Tuesday, February 17, 202602/17/2026
Sen. Dan Innis: Economic Updates, Guard Activation Legislation, Housing Policy
In On-Demand
When should NH’s National Guard be called into service, and should NH try to place a limit on a potential…
Monday, February 16, 202602/16/2026
Taylor Hathorn: Contrasting Speeches By Democrats at the Munich Security Conference
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Security and diplomacy policy expert and author Taylor Hathorn, from Independent Women, leads The Independent Brief’s coverage of the Munich…
Monday, February 16, 202602/16/2026
Dr. John Lappie: Which President had a Pet Raccoon Named Rebecca?
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What kind of control can a local municipality have over and resist federal government policies and its local presence? What…
Monday, February 16, 202602/16/2026
Jeff’s Morning Monologue – 021626: ICE in Merrimack and the SAVE Act
In On-Demand
The Morning Update host, Jeff Chidester, kicks the week off by discussing the continuing saga of the potential ICE facility…
Monday, February 16, 202602/16/2026
CHaD ‘Battle of the Badges’
In On-Demand
Catherine Murphy and Ashley Walbridge from CHaD escort Concord Fire Officer Thomas Nault and Concord Police Officer Stephan Soares to…
Monday, February 16, 202602/16/2026
Local Policy Expert George Hansel: Energy, Childcare, and ICE in NH
In On-Demand
Last week, NH Governor Ayotte presented her State of the State Address. During that speech, Gov. Ayotte pointed out the…
Monday, February 16, 202602/16/2026
Emily Brooks: Government Shutdown and Epstein Hearings
In On-Demand
Both the US House and the US Senate are out of session this week, with only key and senior members…
Monday, February 16, 202602/16/2026
Michael Graham: NH and MA Governors Exchange
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What is behind Massachusetts Governor Healy’s social media “demanding” that New Hampshire Governor Ayotte stop the proposed ICE Facility in…
Friday, February 13, 202602/13/2026
Political Satirist Karl Zahn: The Myths from Katie Couric
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Political Satirist and Substack Commentator Karl Zahn joins host Jeff Chidester to discuss the Nancy Guthrie Disappearance (Savannah Guthrie’s mother),…
Friday, February 13, 202602/13/2026
skiNH: NH’s Olympic and Ski History
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Kris Nielsen, visitNH, and Tim Smith, skiNH, join us to discuss NH’s rich Olympic and skiing history. We also chat…
