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.

Tuesday, September 16, 202509/16/2025

Nate Shrader: Is Violence Ever Justifiable to Stop Speech?

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Where does free speech stop and threatening rhetoric begin? Is it ever appropriate to shout down or use violence to…

Monday, September 15, 202509/15/2025

Mark Vargas: Blue Cities Are in Trouble

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Why wouldn’t Blue Cities accept the help of the Federal Government, often forbidding their local law enforcement from working with…

Monday, September 15, 202509/15/2025

John Lappie: National Guard Troops in Cities in Crisis and Gerrymandering

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How has the assassination of Charlie Kirk changed public discourse? Plymouth State University Professor Dr. John Lappie provides a very…

Monday, September 15, 202509/15/2025

George Hansel: Claremont School District

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Former Keene Mayor, radio host, and policy expert George Hansel calls into the show to share his thoughts on political…

Monday, September 15, 202509/15/2025

Michael Graham: NH Democrats Blacklist NH Media

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NH’s Federal delegation offered platitudes for the murder of conservative thought leader Charlie Kirk, but little else. Michael Graham joins…

Monday, September 15, 202509/15/2025

The Independent with Taylor Hathorn: Charlie Kirk’s Legacy

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Policy expert and visiting fellow at IWF, Taylor Hathorn, joins The Morning Update for her monthly segment ‘The Independent with…

Monday, September 15, 202509/15/2025

Pete Tarrier: Patriot’s Game Plan

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The Patriots won the first game of the season! Manchester Media Group’s Pete Terrier breaks down the highs and lows…

Monday, September 15, 202509/15/2025

Emily Soleil: What is the NH Veterans Stand Down?

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Are you a veteran OR do you know a veteran in need of assistance or interested in the benefits nd services…

Monday, September 15, 202509/15/2025

Emily Brooks;: Congress Reaction to the Death of Charlie Kirk

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How will Congress deal with the death of conservative thought leader Charlie Kirk? As Congress returns to its duties in…

Friday, September 12, 202509/12/2025

WFEA’s LIve Coverage: Kirk Murder Suspect Press Conference

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Special Coverage: Suspect Arrested in the Killing of Charlie Kirk During this special broadcast, The Morning Update with Jeff Chidester…

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