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

2 days ago in National, Trending

Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a US general election

Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election. The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of November's midterm elections, citing his long-standing belief in civic participation.

1 week ago in National

Facing a ban on horse-drawn carriages, Central Park’s drivers fear for their future

The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists.

1 week ago in National

Violent Arizona storms bring possible tornado, toppled trees and golf ball-size hail

Trees fell onto homes and utility poles were knocked down by a possible tornado in a central Arizona community during a series of violent storms that moved through the state overnight into Thursday.

2 weeks ago in National

The Orionid meteor shower is coming. Here’s how and when to watch

The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.

2 weeks ago in National

Georgia amusement park reopens as scheduled after roller coaster death

Six Flags Over Georgia opened its gates Friday evening for the first time since a man fell to his death from one of the amusement park's towering roller coasters.