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, March 13, 202503/13/2025

The legalities of deporting Mahmoud Khalil, the recent Congressional hearing on Sanctuary Cities.

In On-Demand

Former Foreign Service Representative Simon Hankinson discusses the legalities of deporting Hamas activist Mahmoud Khalil, the recent Congressional hearing on Sanctuary Cities, and his recent article describing how VP Vance’s early life helped to shape his philosophy in government.

Thursday, March 13, 202503/13/2025

How Terracea is keeping folks warm no matter how unpredictable the weather.

In On-Demand

Eric Hui and Vic Satir from Terracea join The Morning Update to discuss their inventive approach to their weather wear line, which includes their ‘Do It All Jacket’, which is perfect for the unpredictable nature of our weather, as well as hats, socks, t-shirts, and sweatshirts for NH and beyond.

Thursday, March 13, 202503/13/2025

Insight on New Hampshire’s Timber Tax.

In On-Demand

Drew Cline from the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy discusses a hidden income tax related to NH timber and explains the low-cost impact the EFAs have on a state budget.

Wednesday, March 12, 202503/12/2025

Thom Brueckner on just how the Economy is thriving under the Trump Administration.

In On-Demand

Thom Brueckner, host of WFEA’s Retirement Intelligence and President of Senior Financial Resources, Inc. in Nashua talks economic data and explains why it usually takes a good year before any policies of a new administration begin to impact the economy. 

Wednesday, March 12, 202503/12/2025

Author and national liberty advocate Christine Menedis shares insights on DOGE, Debt/Deficit Crisis and the future of the Dept. of Education.

In On-Demand

Christine Menedis, an author with a background spanning classical music, law, business, and financial markets, joins The Morning Update to provide an acute perspective on the issues surrounding DOGE, the current debt/deficit crisis, and the conversation regarding the future of the Department of Education.

Tuesday, March 11, 202503/11/2025

NH Town Meeting Voting

In On-Demand

NEC Professor Nathan Shrader joins to discuss the unique history of NH town meeting voting, the potential of a federal…

Tuesday, March 11, 202503/11/2025

Dan Innis on the Stock Market and Walking Back DEI

In On-Demand

NH State Senator and Economics Professor Dan Innis talks about the stock market and the walking back of DEI.

Tuesday, March 11, 202503/11/2025

Gov. Kelly Ayotte on the Recent Bipartisan Letter Released by Several NH Mayors

In On-Demand

NH Governor Kelly Ayotte calls to discuss the recent bipartisan letter released by several NH Mayors and other elected officials…

Tuesday, March 11, 202503/11/2025

DEI and the Focus (or lack thereof) of Recent Progressive-Leaning Protests Throughout NH

In On-Demand

Reporter Damien Fisher discusses stories that explore a lawsuit filed by NH’s most prominent teachers’ union regarding DEI and the…

Tuesday, March 11, 202503/11/2025

The America-first Economic Approach

In On-Demand

National economics expert David Bahnsen discusses how to examine the markets, the Trump administration’s tariff policy, and the America-first economic…

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