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, October 23, 202510/23/2025

Rep. Ross Berry talks School spending and a House bill that would cap budget spending

In On-Demand

Rep. Ross Berry shares with guest host Sarah Scott details on a piece of legislation recently passed by the House Finance Committee that could allow property owners the chance to breathe a sigh of relief. 

Thursday, October 23, 202510/23/2025

Virgina Gubernatorial Drama, uninformed dangerous protesters & who’s to blame for the Government shutdown

In On-Demand

Guest host Sarah Scott chats with Nicole Silverio from the Daily Caller breaks down the week’s top audio.

Thursday, October 23, 202510/23/2025

How Sununu’s presence in the race for US Senate impacts Republicans

In On-Demand

Michael Graham from New Hampshire Journal and Inside Sources talks with guest host Sarah Scott on the state of the 2026 Election Cycle. 

Thursday, October 23, 202510/23/2025

City owned grocery stores and why they’re a bad idea

In On-Demand

Following word of that one of Zohran Mamdani’s campaign promises would be for the city of New York to own and operate local grocery stores, guest host Sarah Scott talks with Nicole Huyer about why that idea would end up doing more harm than good.

Thursday, October 23, 202510/23/2025

Sununu on why he’s running for the Senate and how’s he’s looking out for Granite Staters

In On-Demand

In his first interview since declaring his run for the US Senate, John E. Sununu talks with guest host Sarah Scott on how he stands out and how he’s looking out for New Hampshire citizens

Wednesday, October 22, 202510/22/2025

A college student’s perspective on politics and ways to motivate young people to get involved.

In On-Demand

New England College student and Podcaster Sumana Krovi talks with guest host Nate Shrader about her podcast, being a college student in the age of the current political discourse and how to navigate through it all. 

Wednesday, October 22, 202510/22/2025

Bridging the political gap with Temple University Professor John Featherman

In On-Demand

John Featherman, Temple University professor of real estate, associate real estate broker at BHHS Fox & Roach in Philadelphia, and former political columnist for Philly.com talks with guest host Nate Shrader about how folks who may sit on different side of the isle may have more in common than they realize. 

Wednesday, October 22, 202510/22/2025

Rep. Jessica Grill on the challenges facing House lawmakers and

In On-Demand

Manchester Rep. Jessica Grill talks with guest host Nate Shrader about a number of things ranging from the current political climate both locally and nationally, to changes with the Airlines, to her favorite episode of Seinfeld. 

Wednesday, October 22, 202510/22/2025

Rep. Jared Sullivan on his motivations in running for the US Senate

In On-Demand

Jared Sullivan, Democratic member of the New Hampshire House and candidate for the US Senate talks about what voters are telling him as he travels the through the Granite State. 

Wednesday, October 22, 202510/22/2025

Cline on what Americans can do to move beyond the political discourse plaguing the country

In On-Demand

Guest host Nate Shrader chats with Drew Cline from the Josiah Bartell Center for Public Policy about what can be done to help the country move past the current state of political discourse. 

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