The WFEA Morning Update

Satire, Scandals, and Strange Beasts: Karl Zahn Breaks Down the Week’s Biggest Headlines
Satire, Scandals, and Strange Beasts: Karl Zahn Breaks Down the Week’s Biggest Headlines

In our regular weekly segment, host Jeff Chidester is joined by stand-up comedian, Substack commentator, and political satirist Karl Zahn for a sharp, humorous, and unscripted take on the news cycle.

The duo examines the swift public backlash surrounding country artist Jelly Roll’s guest-hosting stint on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, diving into the fallout following his on-air critiques of President Trump.

Karl and Jeff tackle the contentious Democratic candidate field in New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District primary. They break down the political stakes as every contender espouses hardline platform positions—from calls to abolish ICE and enact Medicare for All to anti-AIPAC stances, getting money out of politics, and pushing for presidential impeachment.

Part of the conversation takes a wild turn into local headlines as Karl and Jeff pontificate over the unidentified mystery creature currently making national news for terrorizing the community of Lebanon, NH. From wildlife theories to full-blown local legends, they deliver their signature satire on how a small-town creature feature catapulted the Granite State into the national spotlight.  

Recent Headlines

8 hours ago in National

Mistrial is declared in Lindsay Clancy child killings case after jury deadlocks

A judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial declared a mistrial Friday after jurors failed to reach a verdict in a case that sharply divided many Americans over whether the Massachusetts woman should be criminally responsible for killing her three young children.

2 days ago in National, Trending

Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92

Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women's movement and a fierce advocate for feminist causes for over six decades, has died. She was 92.

2 days ago in National

Top US doctors offer updated flu and COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusion

Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall, banding together Wednesday to issue shot guidelines — and highlight the science behind them — saying they hope to ease confusion caused by the Trump administration's changing advice.

3 days ago in National

Lindsay Clancy trial jury deliberates for fifth day after telling judge they were deadlocked

Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial resumed deliberations Wednesday, a day after telling the judge they couldn't agree on whether the Massachusetts mother was criminally responsible for killing her three children.

5 days ago in National, Trending

More storms possible at Grand Canyon where a flash flood killed at least 2 people, others missing

At least two bodies have been recovered since a major flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon, park officials said Monday, as search and recovery efforts continued for about 15 people still missing.