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.

Friday, October 30, 202610/30/2026

Halloween Flashbacks and Political Shenanigan: Jeff Recounts Childhood Halloween Pranks and the Alaska “Two-Sullivan” Mystery

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WFEA host Jeff Chidester trades serious policy for seasonal spooky stories, taking a nostalgic trip down memory lane to share…

Friday, October 30, 202610/30/2026

NH House Majority Leader Jason Osborne on the ‘Granite Guarantee’ and the Upcoming Election

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New Hampshire House Majority Leader Jason Osborne joins host Jeff Chidester in the WFEA studio to discuss the Republican Granite…

Friday, October 30, 202610/30/2026

State Senator Victoria Sullivan on WFEA: Debunking Misinformation on Education, Taxes, and the Upcoming Election

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New Hampshire State Senator Victoria Sullivan visits the WFEA studios to discuss the upcoming election and what she calls misinformation…

Friday, October 30, 202610/30/2026

John E. Sununu on Voter Disillusionment, National Debt, Margaret Brennan Remarks

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Former U.S. Senator and New Hampshire candidate John E. Sununu joins host Jeff Chidester on WFEA to discuss why many…

Friday, October 30, 202610/30/2026

Anthony DiLorenzo: Discussing Healthcare Policy and Economic Foundations

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Anthony DiLorenzo, a candidate for New Hampshire’s First Congressional District, joins host Jeff Chidester to discuss his opponent’s evasive response…

Thursday, October 29, 202610/29/2026

Debate Breakdown & The New Hampshire Advantage: AFP Regional Director Greg Moore Joins Jeff Chidester to Analyze the Sununu-Pappas Senate Showdown

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WFEA host Jeff Chidester welcomes Americans for Prosperity (AFP) Regional Director Greg Moore for a sharp, analytical breakdown of the…

Thursday, October 29, 202610/29/2026

Battle for the Second District: Lily Tang Williams Breaks Down the Final Stretch and Her Debate Showdown Against Maggie Goodlander with WFEA’s Jeff Chidester

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During the Morning Update, WFEA host Jeff Chidester welcomes Second Congressional District candidate Lily Tang Williams for a timely phone conversation as she…

Thursday, October 29, 202610/29/2026

Behind the Diamond with Taylor Fisher: Fisher Cats GM Joins Jeff Chidester to Discuss Front Office Operations and What’s Ahead for 2027

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During this segment of the Morning Update, WFEA host Jeff Chidester welcomes New Hampshire Fisher Cats General Manager Taylor Fisher…

Thursday, October 29, 202610/29/2026

Freedom on the Ballot: Thom Brueckner Unpacks Global Growth, Consumer Spending, and Why America Can’t Afford a Shift to Socialism

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On this segment of the Morning Update, WFEA host Jeff Chidester welcomes back financial expert, educator, and longtime radio host…

Thursday, October 29, 202610/29/2026

The Final Stretch Scramble: Capitol Hill Reporter Nicole Silverio and Jeff Chidester Analyze Electoral Shenanigans, Cook Political Shifts, and Big-Donor Money

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During this segment of the Morning Update, WFEA host Jeff Chidester welcomes Capitol Hill reporter Nicole Silverio for a comprehensive breakdown…

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