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.
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
In On-Demand
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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
