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.

Friday, February 6, 202602/06/2026

Jeff’s Morning Monologue – 020626: Nuclear Power in NH, ICE in NH, and Do We Live in a Democracy?

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Host Jeff Chidester opens this RED Friday by discussing NH Governor Ayotte’s State of the State Address and another discussion…

Friday, February 6, 202602/06/2026

visitNH: The Classic NH Winter Experiences

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What does the Great NH Winter Experience look like? Why are Granite Staters ideally suited for New England winters? If…

Thursday, February 5, 202602/05/2026

Business NH Magazine: Imposter Syndrome

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Matt Mowry and Christine Carignan from Business NH Magazine join to discuss a topic that almost all of us, except…

Thursday, February 5, 202602/05/2026

Kate Baker-Demers: Federal School Choice Tax Credit Explained

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Joining us in the studio is Kate Baker Demers from the Children’s Scholarship Fund, to help us understand the Federal…

Thursday, February 5, 202602/05/2026

Senatorial Candidate Scott Brown: Boys in Girl Sports, Crisis in Iran, and Our Growing Nation Debt

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Pleased to have NH US Senatorial Candidate Scott Brown call into the show to give an update from the road.…

Thursday, February 5, 202602/05/2026

Media Expert Nicole Silverio: Lemon & Kimmel, Gates & Epstein, and Congressional Screamfest

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Listener favorite Media Expert Nicole Silverio, Daily Caller New Foundation, drops into the show with the three top audio-video clips…

Thursday, February 5, 202602/05/2026

National Recognizes Legal Expert Cully Stimson: An Update on the Charlie Kirk Murder Trial

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There has been a flurry of pretrial activity in Utah for the early part of the Charlie Kirk Murder Case.…

Thursday, February 5, 202602/05/2026

Jeff Chidester’s Morning Monologue – 020526: Updates on the Charlie Kirk Trial, Looming Shutdown, NH Fights Back

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Host Jeff Chidester shares his thoughts on some of the top stories of the day, including New Hsaampshire pushing back…

Thursday, February 5, 202602/05/2026

Drew Cline: NH Supreme Court Nominee Controversy

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Drew Cline, from the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy, joins us to discuss the ‘controversial’ Supreme Court nominee Dan…

Thursday, February 5, 202602/05/2026

Thom Brueckner: China’s Internal Crisis and the New Fed Head

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What effect will the internal power struggles within the Chinese government have on global markets and on relations with the…

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