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.

Thursday, April 24, 202504/24/2025

Silverio showcases “Due Process” debate in the week’s top audio.

In On-Demand

Media Expert Nicole Silverio from Daily Caller News Foundation shares this week’s top audio clips. The clips feature ‘whataboutism’ from CNBC’s Squawk Box, Will Cain from Fox News debating ‘due process’ with a congressman, and the final clip involving the drama over the DOD leaks.

Thursday, April 24, 202504/24/2025

Moms for Liberty Co-founder discusses impact of Supreme Court ruling on Parental Rights.

In On-Demand

Tiffany Justice, Co-Founder of Moms for Liberty and a parent Rights Expert, discusses the recent parental rights case before the Supreme Court that will have implications nationally. Tiffany also talks about parent alienation laws from around the country.

Wednesday, April 23, 202504/23/2025

Cariello on how families adapt and create a loving environment for autistic children.

In On-Demand

Author Carrie Cariello, Autism Out Loud, discusses the journey of three families where one of their children is autistic. Carrie shares details from the book that deals with the family evolution of an autistic child from birth to young adulthood. 

Wednesday, April 23, 202504/23/2025

How to help the revive the Education system.

In On-Demand

Author, entrepreneur, and pioneering voice Christine Mendis joins WFEA’s The Morning Updates Host Jeff Chidester to discuss ‘knowledge’ and what is lost in our approach to education. Christine shares an 8th-grade Final Exam from 1890 to help illustrate how far the USA has drifted.

Wednesday, April 23, 202504/23/2025

Why the Navy is considering reopening a base in Alaska and the impact it could have in a future crisis.

In On-Demand

Patty Nieberg, from Task & Purpose, discusses the possibility of the US Navy reopening a closed military base in the Aleutian Islands, Alaska. The base is tactically situated to help with any crisis within the Asia-Pacific and the Arctic Circle.

Wednesday, April 23, 202504/23/2025

New Hampshire’s on-going battle over Education Freedom Accounts.

In On-Demand

Drew Cline from the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy will provide insight into the New Hampshire Senate’s conversation on EFAs (Education Freedom Accounts). Drew attended a Senate hearing on the EFA topic and shared it with us.

Tuesday, April 22, 202504/22/2025

How lawmakers are trying to prevent unknown foreign entities from acquiring land near military locations in the Granite State.

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NH State Senator Regina Birdsell discusses legislation, SB162, she is sponsoring that would prevent foreign advisories or their puppet businesses from purchasing land near sensitive NH military installations.

Tuesday, April 22, 202504/22/2025

Father Jason Jalbert offers insight on Pope Francis’s passing.

In On-Demand

From the Manchester Dioceses, faith leader Father Jason Jalbert, shares his thoughts on Pope Francis’s passing and the conversations he is having with the community during this period of reflection.

Tuesday, April 22, 202504/22/2025

A better understanding of how vouchers impact Education Freedom Accounts.

In On-Demand

NH State Senator Dan Innis discusses the heated conversations some are having about suggested housing regulations and the continued understanding of the issues of’ vouchers’ related to the Education Freedom Accounts (EFAs).

Tuesday, April 22, 202504/22/2025

How people will remember Pope Francis.

In On-Demand

Matt Lamb, editor and reporter for College Fix—LifeSiteNews—Washington Examiner, discusses Pope Francis’s legacy, which the pontiff will be remembered for after his passing.

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