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.
Thursday, February 19, 202602/19/2026
NH Insurance Department: Review 0f 2025 Successes and Heading into 2026
In On-Demand
A. J. Kierstead, Consumer Outreach Coordinator, joins the show to provide a review of the 2025 successes at the NH…
Thursday, February 19, 202602/19/2026
Business NH Magazine: What are the 10 Steps to Implementing AI?
In On-Demand
How should corporate leaders be looking at AI and its use in their company? How should companies introduce AI into…
Thursday, February 19, 202602/19/2026
Homeland Security Expert Lora Ries: Democrat Shutdown and Immigration Policy
In On-Demand
The Democratic Shutdown will actually do nothing to stop funding for the Border Patrol and ICE, and appears to be…
Thursday, February 19, 202602/19/2026
Media Expert Nicole Silverio: AOC Bombs in Munich
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Daily Caller News Foundation Media expert Nicole Silverio delivers her top audio/video of the week, along with her insightful commentary.…
Thursday, February 19, 202602/19/2026
Policy Expert Cassie Smedile: SAVE Act and a Preview of the State of the Union
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Policy and communication expert Cassie Smedile (Fox News, Newsmax, more) joins us to discuss the SAVE Act, attacks on the…
Wednesday, February 18, 202602/18/2026
1st CD Candidate: Hollie Novelinsky
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NH 1st CD candidate Hollie Noveletsky joins us to discuss the campaign trail, immigration, attacks on ICE and Border Patrol,…
Wednesday, February 18, 202602/18/2026
Drew Cline: Why Are Businesses Fleeing Blue States?
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Why are companies fleeing ‘blue states?’ What policies are making some states more attractive? Can New Hampshire do more to…
Wednesday, February 18, 202602/18/2026
Task & Purpose: Examining the Role of Women in Combat
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What policies are preventing injured and ill veterans from collecting full benefits? Patty Nieberg, a reporter at Task and Purpose,…
Wednesday, February 18, 202602/18/2026
Policy Expert Patrice Onwuka: NH Supports Portable Benefits for Freelancers
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New Hampshire is considering legislation that would help freelance workers fund their benefits and make them portable based on their…
Wednesday, February 18, 202602/18/2026
Public Policy Expert Preston Brashers: CBO Economic Report
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The CBO (Congressional Budget Office) recently released a report on the first year of the Trump Administration’s budget and what…





