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 9, 202604/09/2026

Policy Expert: Richard Sterns on

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Richard Sterns,  Vice President, Plymouth Institute for Free Enterprise-Advancing American Freedom Foundation, joins us to discuss the release of the…

Thursday, April 9, 202604/09/2026

Media Expert Nicole Silverio: God and War, JD Handles Ceasefire, Trump and the

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Media expert Nicole Silverio, Daily Caller News Foundation, delivers the top three audio clips of the week. Clip one has…

Thursday, April 9, 202604/09/2026

Delanie Bomar: Gavin Newsom and the Presidency

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New Hampshire remains the First-in-the-Nation Presidential Primary State (FITN), which means we are starting to see more potential candidates appear…

Wednesday, April 8, 202604/08/2026

Jeff Chidester: President Trump’s Threat and the Iranian Cease Fire

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The Morning Update host, Jeff Chidester, shares his thoughts and engages with the news audio regarding the outrage concerning President…

Wednesday, April 8, 202604/08/2026

Immigration Expert Simon Hankinson: Changes at DHS and Sanctuary Cities

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Immigration Expert, former foreign service officer, and author Simina Hamkinson joins us to discuss the end of Kristi Noem’s time…

Wednesday, April 8, 202604/08/2026

Defense – Military Expert Meaghan Mobbs: The Iranian Ceasefire

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West Point graduate, paratrooper, and combat veteran Meaghan Mobbs, Director, Center for American Safety and Security at Independent Women,  joins The Morning…

Wednesday, April 8, 202604/08/2026

NH Bankers Association: Financial Literacy with Lowell Five Bank

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Kristy Merrill from the NH Bankers Association and Rachel Tierney from Lowell Five Bank hop onto the show to dicuess…

Wednesday, April 8, 202604/08/2026

Drew Cline: Restrict SNAP Benifits

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Drew Cline from the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy joins us to discuss the ramifications of limiting SNAP purchases.…

Tuesday, April 7, 202604/07/2026

Grover Norquist: Is USA Tax Policy Affecting the Economy?

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Grover Norquist, president of Americans for Tax Reform (ATR), visits The Morning Update Show with Jeff Chidester to discuss the…

Tuesday, April 7, 202604/07/2026

NH State Senator Dan Innis: Defining Appropriate ID’s for Voting

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New Hampshire State Senator Dan Innis pops onto The Morning Update Show with jeff Chidester. We start the conversation discussing Gov.…

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