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.
Wednesday, April 16, 202504/16/2025
Understanding how School Budgets lead to increases in Property taxes.
In On-Demand
Drew Cline from the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy joins us to discuss taxes and spending at the federal level. Drew and Jeff also discuss how school budgets are the real driving factor in most communities’ property tax increases.
Tuesday, April 15, 202504/15/2025
A look at National Police Week & Roll Call of Heroes 2025.
In On-Demand
William Alexander, CEO – the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, joins WFEA’s The Morning Update to discuss the upcoming National Police Week and ‘Roll Call of Heroes – 2025,’ which includes the adding of the 345 names of the fallen officers that will be added to the 24,412 names lost in the line of duty.
Tuesday, April 15, 202504/15/2025
Innis offers insight into the Senate Budget process.
In On-Demand
New Hampshire State Senator Dan Innis talks about the initial review of the House Budget and the next steps related to the budget creation.
Tuesday, April 15, 202504/15/2025
How Granite Staters should respond in the event the 2017 Tax Reform law expires.
In On-Demand
Sarah Scott, Deputy State Director for AFP-NH, discusses the “joys” of Tax Day and the impact on Granite Starers should the 2017 tax reform law expire at the end of 2025.
Tuesday, April 15, 202504/15/2025
Federal Judge rules in favor of Bow District in on-going case over First Amendment Rights.
In On-Demand
Freelance investigative reporter Damien Fisher shares his recent story, focusing on the federal court decision siding with the Bow School District to bar some parents from participating in a ‘Pink XX’ wristband protest on school grounds.
Tuesday, April 15, 202504/15/2025
Chidester & Shrader ask when do the actions of protesters on college campuses cross the line?
In On-Demand
NEC Professor Nathan Shrader discusses when political discourse and disagreement turn violent, as with the recent attack on the Pennsylvanian Governor’s Mansion. We also discuss Free Speech on college campuses and where protestors’ actions may cross the lines.
Monday, April 14, 202504/14/2025
Sen. Rosenwald on crafting the Granite State’s Budget.
In On-Demand
NH State Senator Cindy Rosenwald discusses the next steps for creating and approving the NH Budget. Senator Rosenwald explained that Medicaid funding and the overly caution revenue projects from the House concerned some members of the NH Senate.
Monday, April 14, 202504/14/2025
The on-going struggle between the moderates and conservatives of the GOP Caucus.
In On-Demand
The Hill’s Emily Brooks discusses the initial rift between the moderates and conservatives of the GOP caucus regarding the budget and tax bills. Emily also shares the continued conversation amongst every political faction in DC.
Monday, April 14, 202504/14/2025
Understanding the 2017 Budget and Tax Reform Law and concerns over its expiration.
In On-Demand
Economist and journalist Carrie Sheffield, author of Motorhome Prophecies, provides a historical understanding of the 2017 Budget and Tax Reform Law and the effects of allowing it to expire at the end of the year.
Monday, April 14, 202504/14/2025
Raffio talks about how Northeast Delta is helping Medicaid recipients and Veterans.
In On-Demand
President – CEO Tom Raffio joins us to discuss Northeast Delta Dental’s mobile van to reach Medicaid recipients and Veterans dental care program. Tom also talked about the national gathering in Baltimore for the prestigious Baldridge Client Service – Best Practices Award.
