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, March 21, 202503/21/2025

Rep.Kofalt talks about legislation that protects women’s only space and talks education funding.

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Rep. Kofalt offers updates on parental rights legislation, protecting girls and women’s safe spaces, and legislation addressing local education funding misconceptions.

Friday, March 21, 202503/21/2025

Zahn on why those causing damage at Tesla Dealerships may not be the sharpest knives in the drawer.

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Political Satirist Karl Zahan discusses attacks on Tesla and how DOGE affects our political discourse.

Friday, March 21, 202503/21/2025

Breakfast with Governor Kelly Ayotte.

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NH Governor Kelly Ayotte visited us at our broadcast at the Midfield Cafe. She talked about RED Friday and her thoughts on our veterans and those serving in the military. She also shared her observations on the passages of the Bail Fix bill, her recent meeting in DC with Trump Administration Cabinet members, and some thoughts around education in NH.

Friday, March 21, 202503/21/2025

How the Humane Society for Greater Nashua is helping families make smart decisions when it comes to pets.

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Doug Berry from the Humane Society for Greater Nashua (HSFN) shares tips for adopting and caring for fur or feather friends. Doug explains the extensive services offered at GHSN beyond potions, such as animal healthcare, training, and end-of-life assistance.

Friday, March 21, 202503/21/2025

Harbor Care on how their proactive approach has benefited Veterans.

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Henry Och from Harbor Care joins us at the Midfield Cafe to discuss care services for veterans and the proactive approach with which Harbor Care has seen great success.

Thursday, March 20, 202503/20/2025

Evviva Trattoria, New England’s Best Keep Secret.

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Marcie Day joins The Morning Update to discuss Italian-inspired, locally made cuisine at one of Jeff’s favorite restaurants, Evviva Trattoria. Marcia talks about the incredible menu that features ‘from scratch’ dishes such as crispy lasagna fritters, North Atlantic lobster ravioli, and their famous Montanara and Neopolitan pizza. 10 NH locations, including Nashua, Bedford, and Rochester, NH, and soon in Concord, NH.

Thursday, March 20, 202503/20/2025

Deshpande offers insight on the pending Executive Order which would eliminate the Department of Education.

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Educational Expert Neeraja Deshpande from the Independent Women’s Forum provides insight on the pending signing of a Presidential Executive Order eliminating the Federal Department of Education and shares her thoughts about attending the signing at the White House. 

Thursday, March 20, 202503/20/2025

3 Issues folks in the Upper Valley are facing.

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Matt Mowry and Reporter Scott Merrill from Business NH Magazine join us to discuss the recent Upper Valley Roundtable. We are the ‘Big 3’ issues Upper Valley businesses, academic institutions, and nonprofits deal with. Are there solutions? Matt and Scott share what they learned.

Thursday, March 20, 202503/20/2025

Silverio highlights the lack of faith Democrats have in Schumer in this week’s Top Audio.

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Nicole Silverio, from the Daily Caller News Foundation, shares the big audio of the week. This week’s audio features a presidential advisor going nuclear, Sen. Schumer facing reality, and the White House Press Secretary expressing disappointment.

Thursday, March 20, 202503/20/2025

They say the Pen is mightier than the Sword, but what about an Autopen?

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Noted policy expert Hans Von Spakovsky joins us to discuss the concern over the potential misuse of the Presidential Autopen. This device can sign ‘binding’ orders with little oversight or confirmation that the president has signed them.

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