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.

Friday, January 31, 202501/31/2025

Democrats Break Silence On Sanctuary City Vote

During an interview on The Morning Update, Sen. Perkins Kwoka explains why all the Senate Democrats voted against the sanctuary cities legislation.

Thursday, January 30, 202501/30/2025

Furthering Your Education – Opportunities For All

Dr. Paul Beaudin, President of Manchester Community College, discusses the incredible educational opportunities available to students of all ages, skill…

Thursday, January 30, 202501/30/2025

New Hampshire’s HB592 Bail Reform Legislation

NH House Representative Ross Berry joins The Morning Update to discuss the latest bail reform legislation, HB592

Thursday, January 30, 202501/30/2025

Trans-dysphoria And President Trump’s Executive Order

Detranistioner Prisha Mosely from the Independent Women’s Forum shares her thoughts on President Trump’s executive order addressing trans-dysphoria. Prisha talks…

Thursday, January 30, 202501/30/2025

An Audio Week In Review

Nicole Silverio, the Daily Caller News Foundation, shares the three controversial audio clips of the week, including NH’s own Karoline…

Thursday, January 30, 202501/30/2025

The Move Away From DEI Programs at the Corporate and State Government Levels

DEI and Educational Expert Jonathan Butcher, along with Will Skillman Senior Research Fellow in Education Policy, discusses the move away…

Tuesday, January 28, 202501/28/2025

The Constitutionality Of President Trump’s Early Policy Actions

New England College (NEC) Professor Nathan Shrader and host Jeff Chidester discuss the constitutionality of some of President Trump’s early…

Tuesday, January 28, 202501/28/2025

Updates At The NH Liquor Commission Division of Enforcement & Licensing

Chief Mark Armaganian, Director – Liquor Commission – NH Division of Enforcement and Licensing, drops into the studio to discuss…

Tuesday, January 28, 202501/28/2025

New Hampshire’s Critical Housing Issue

Jim Tobin, from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), joins The Morning Update to discuss how the NAHB is…

Tuesday, January 28, 202501/28/2025

President Trump’s Early Actions & Executive Orders

USA Today Report Ingrid Jaques discusses her recent column on President Trump’s early actions, particularly executive orders focused on trans-athletes.…

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