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.

Monday, October 27, 202510/27/2025

Dr. John Lappie: Capital Impasse and Renovations Battles

In On-Demand

Which major political party will ‘blink first’ in the government Shutdown? What effect will the government Shutdown and the ‘controversy’…

Friday, October 24, 202510/24/2025

The best ways to embracing Autumn in the Granite state

In On-Demand

Kris Nielsen from VistNH.Gov shares with guests hosts Walter McFarlane and Chris Bright on the best ways to spend your weekend across the Granite State. 

Friday, October 24, 202510/24/2025

Sen. Perkins-Kowka on how the Government shutdown is impacting residents in her district

In On-Demand

State Senator Rebecca Perkins-Kowka joins guest hosts Walter McFarlane and Chris Bright to discuss the impact the Government shutdown is having on citizens in her district and explains why she thinks lawmakers should consider the impact the increased costs in healthcare is having on the average Granite staters as the debate over passing a continued spending resolution.

Friday, October 24, 202510/24/2025

The impact the Government shutdown is having on Granite State residents

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Guest hosts Walter McFarlane and Chris Bright dive into the Government shutdown and the state’s potential plans to help those…

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. 

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