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, September 15, 202609/15/2026
AI in K-12 and Local Tax Caps: Sen. Dan Innis Breaks Down the Issues
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NH State Senator, college professor, and entrepreneur Dan Innis returns to The Morning Update with host Jeff Chidester to cover…
Tuesday, September 15, 202609/15/2026
Income & Sales Tax Threats? Rep. Jim Kofalt & Jeff Chidester Break Down Proposed Legislation
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WFEA host Jeff Chidester welcomes NH House Speaker Pro Tem Jim Kofalt to discuss the newly announced “Granite Guarantee” initiative.…
Tuesday, September 15, 202609/15/2026
Speeding, “Smokey,” and the Constitution: Rep. Ellen Read’s Great Escape
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WFEA host Jeff Chidester talks with award-winning reporter Damien Fisher to break down the latest bizarre chapter in the saga…
Tuesday, September 15, 202609/15/2026
Too Old to Govern, Too Slow for AI? NEC’s Dr. Nate Shrader Weighs In on Fitness for Office and High-Tech Policy
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WFEA host Jeff Chidester sits down with New England College Associate Professor of Politics Dr. Nathan Shrader to tackle two…
Tuesday, September 15, 202609/15/2026
Lawmakers Vow to Stop Killer Robots as Soon as They Figure Out Wi-Fi Password
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WFEA host Jeff Chidester dives into the Beltway’s latest obsession, taking a sharp look at the naive belief that Congress…
Monday, September 14, 202609/14/2026
Monday Morning Briefing: Middle East Escalation, Democratic Division, and the Race to Regulate AI
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WFEA Morning Update host Jeff Chidester kicks off the week with his signature Monday Morning Briefing, tackling three major stories…
Monday, September 14, 202609/14/2026
Media Circus vs. Sanctity of Juror Deliberations: Jeff Chidester Breaks Down the Lindsay Clancy Jury Media Tour
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WFEA Morning Update host Jeff Chidester takes a deep dive into the shocking media tour following the Lindsay Clancy trial.…
Monday, September 14, 202609/14/2026
Supporting Granite State Veterans: Previewing the 22nd Annual NH Veteran Stand Down
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WFEA Morning Update host Jeff Chidester sits down with Henry Och, President & CEO of Harbor Care, and Bob Coates,…
Monday, September 14, 202609/14/2026
Property Revaluations, Tax Cap Tricks, and School Scores: Rich Girard Breaks Down Manchester’s Critical Issues
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On this segment of The Morning Update, host Jeff Chidester welcomes regular contributor and local policy expert Rich Girard (Girard…
Monday, September 14, 202609/14/2026
Mouthguard Safety, Veteran Care, and Mobile Clinics: Tom Raffio Joins The Morning Update
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On this segment of The Morning Update, host Jeff Chidester sits down with regular guest Tom Raffio, President and CEO…
