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, January 15, 202601/15/2026

Thom Brueckner: Geopolitical Events and Recent Positive Economic News

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Recent geopolitical events have drastically changed the trajectory (and fortunes) of China, Russia, Iran, and Venezuela (CRIV). How have the events…

Thursday, January 15, 202601/15/2026

Media Expert Nicole Silverio: Minneapolis Mayor Ignores the Real Issues with ICE

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As the crisis in Minneapolis intensifies, it has become abundantly clear that the leadership in Minnesota and extreme, far-left Democrats…

Thursday, January 15, 202601/15/2026

Business NH Magazine: The Facts About Bankruptcy

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Over the past two years, New Hampshire has seen an uptick in business bankruptcies. What are some of the driving…

Thursday, January 15, 202601/15/2026

NH Insurance Dept: Frequently Asked Questions About Fire Coverage

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New Hampshire Insurance Department’s Property and Casualty Division Director James N. Fox joins The Morning Update to offer important information…

Wednesday, January 14, 202601/14/2026

Security Expert Tom Waller: America’s Electric Grid At Risk

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How vulnerable is America’s electric grid?  What are some of the weak points, and what steps can we take to…

Wednesday, January 14, 202601/14/2026

Supreme Court Expert Beth Parlato: SCOTUS Hears Protect Women and Girls Case

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“If the Supreme Court can’t define ‘woman,’ then women have no rights left to defend. Her legacy is on the…

Jeff Chidester Up Against the Wall

Wednesday, January 14, 202601/14/2026

Jeff’s Wednesday Morning Monologue (011425): Greenland, SCOTUS, ICE Agitator

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The Morning Update host, Jeff Chidester, discusses the latest on the Trump Administration’s desire to acquire Greenland, the SCOTUS case…

Wednesday, January 14, 202601/14/2026

Drew Cline: The Obscene Cost of Renewable Energy

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Drew Cline, Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy, joins us to discuss the recent report showing how much money is…

Wednesday, January 14, 202601/14/2026

NH Bankers Association: The Economic Impact on Banking in NH Communities

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What is the economic impact on NH neighborhoods from New Hampshire-based banks? How many jobs are created and supported through…

Wednesday, January 14, 202601/14/2026

Task & Purpose: Women Share Their Combat Roles in the US Military

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Recently, the US Military began examining the effectiveness of women in combat roles. Task & Purpose reporter Patty Nieberg offers…

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