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, April 1, 202504/01/2025

Making sense of President Trump’s latest comments on a possible 3rd term.

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NEC Professor Nathan Shrader joins the show to discuss the potential for President Trump to run for a third term and the potential elimination of FEMA.

Monday, March 31, 202503/31/2025

Is Elmo a communist, and is Big Bird and Cookie Monster part of a left-leaning agenda? 

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WFEA’s The Morning Update Host Jeff Chidester shares funny audio from NPR officials’ recent testimony before Congress. Is Elmo a…

Monday, March 31, 202503/31/2025

DOGE Update

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WFEA’s The Morning Update Host, Jeff Chidester, provides commentary on the DOGE processes and shares audio from interviews with DOGE…

Monday, March 31, 202503/31/2025

Small Business Spotlight – Integrated Builders

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Jason Carrier from Integrated Builders discusses what people and businesses should consider when hiring a building contractor and how his…

Monday, March 31, 202503/31/2025

The Impact of Congresswoman Stefanik’s Withdrawal from the US Sectary to the UN Position

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Hill’s Emily Brooks discusses the impact of Congresswoman Stefanik’s withdrawal from the US Sectary to the UN position and return…

Monday, March 31, 202503/31/2025

New Voting Laws in NH

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NH SOS David Scanlan discusses reviewing the new voting laws instituted during the Spring Town Meetings and shares his thoughts…

Monday, March 31, 202503/31/2025

Teaching Communism in State Schools

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Plymouth State Professor Dr. John Lappie and Jeff Chidester discuss the teaching of Communism in state schools and Democratic messaging…

Friday, March 28, 202503/28/2025

Rep. Ammon on “the Contract with New Hampshire”

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Rep. Keith Ammon, New Boston, discusses successful legislation tied to the ‘Contract with New Hampshire.’ Rep. Hammon also provides information on energy legislation, particularly the growing support/need for the new generation of nuclear power.

Friday, March 28, 202503/28/2025

Great ways to enjoy the Granite State this summer.

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Kris Neilsen from VisitNH.gov joins The Morning Update to discuss marketing efforts to promote New Hampshire, share summer preparation tips, and provide upcoming activities throughout the state.

Friday, March 28, 202503/28/2025

Zahn on how not to get caught up in a legal or political scandal.

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Political Satirist Karl Zahn provides security tips when using Signal messaging services. He also shares his thoughts on the national news story about the vandalism of a Tesla in New Hampshire.

Recent Headlines

3 days ago in National

Ex-Trump national security adviser Bolton charged with storing and sharing classified information

John Bolton, who served as national security adviser to President Donald Trump during his first term and later became a vocal critic of the Republican leader, was charged Thursday with storing top secret records at home and sharing with relatives diary-like notes about his time in government that contained classified information.

5 days ago in National

County judge in Chicago area bars ICE from arresting people at court

Cook County's top judge signed an order barring ICE from arresting people at court. Cook County includes Chicago, which has seen a federal immigration crackdown in recent months.

5 days ago in National

Supreme Court takes up GOP-led challenge to Voting Rights Act that could affect control of Congress

The Supreme Court is taking up a major Republican-led challenge to the Voting Rights Act, the centerpiece legislation of the Civil Rights Movement, that could gut a key provision of the law that prohibits racial discrimination in redistricting.

6 days ago in National

Trump honoring Charlie Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom on what would be his 32nd birthday

President Donald Trump on Tuesday is posthumously awarding America's highest civilian honor to Charlie Kirk, the assassinated activist who inspired a generation of young conservatives and helped push the nation's politics further to the right.

6 days ago in National

Rare October storm brings heavy rain and possible mudslides to Southern California

A rare October storm arrived in California on Tuesday and threatened to pummel wildfire-scarred Los Angeles neighborhoods with heavy rain, high winds and possible mudslides. Some homes were ordered to evacuate.