The WFEA Morning Update
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.
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.
Tuesday, October 21, 202510/21/2025
Manzur on how she standouts among New Hampshire Democratics
In On-Demand
In first appearance on WFEA’s Morning Update Dr. Karishma Manzur talks about how her background in clinical research will help her in the race for the 2026 Democratic nomination as she runs for the US Senate.
Tuesday, October 21, 202510/21/2025
Brown highlights his Republican principals and how they’ll benefit every American
In On-Demand
Former Ambassador to New Zealand and current Republican US Senate Candidate Scott Brown talks about why primaries are important, and why he feels the American people deserve better representation in Washington.
Tuesday, October 21, 202510/21/2025
Novelinsky talks about how she’ll stand up for American businesses
In On-Demand
1st Congressional Republican candidate Hollie Novelinsky talks with guest host Nate Shrader on if members of Congress should be getting paid during the shutdown and why she feels she’ll bring to Congress.
Tuesday, October 21, 202510/21/2025
Damien Fisher on how one woman’s attempt to honor her mom’s wishes goes arwy
In On-Demand
Reporter Damien Fisher shares whether or not he thinks members of congress should be paid during the shutdown and story about a woman who used to live in Hudson who’s facing a wrongful voting charge.
Monday, October 20, 202510/20/2025
Hathron on how the Government shutdown could help lead to a possible resolution to the on-going political discourse
In On-Demand
IWF’s Taylor Hathron talks about how the shutdown may motivate folks to discard their political discourse no matter what the major media tells them who’s to blame. And her latest article on hybrid warfare and student visas, AKA China’s Trojan horse.
Monday, October 20, 202510/20/2025
How the Government shutdown could hurt candidates when voters head to the polls
In On-Demand
Plymouth State University Professor Dr. John Lappie chats with guest host Josh McElveen on how the Government shutdown will impact the upcoming elections as folks prepare to head to the voting booth, and the woes of being a Jets fan.
