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The Pat & Chet Show
Started as two guys trying to help the American voter become more educated and engaged. Pat & Chet provide unbiased politics, top issues and how you can do something about it. Over the years the show has become a weekly update of the North Carolina Forward Party, which is a new, joyful, empowering, rebellious group of voters who are trying to provide more choice and more voice for the voters of North Carolina. There are more Independent voters in NC than Republicans or Democrats, it's about…
Episodes
The Pat & Chet ShowNCFP Weekly Update: Interview with Brian McGinnis
Pat interviews US Marine and candidate for Congressional seat NC02, Brian McGinnis.
The Pat & Chet ShowNCFP Weekly Update: Planning for our Bright Future!
Pat talks about an exciting meeting with former Governor of NC Pat McCrory, retired NC Supreme Court Justice Bob Orr, and a handful of other key leaders and…
The Pat & Chet ShowNCFP Weekly Update: Interview with Emily Truman - Self Imposed TERM LIMITS
Pat sits with recently signed Forward-Aligned Emily Truman. Emily is a seated County Commissioner in Gates County, NC. Emily shares why she chose to join the…
The Pat & Chet ShowNCFP Weekly Update: Candidate Town Hall, Election Day and Botched Executions
Pat talks about tonight's Town Hall hosted by Evan Hess. He also encourages folks to volunteer on election day and spread the Forward message - and has a few…
The Pat & Chet ShowNCFP Weekly Update: Nikole Hannah Jones and Education in America
Pat discusses the recent article from Nikole Hannah Jones and reflects on education in America. He also invites listeners to come to Wendell this weekend to…
The Pat & Chet ShowNCFP Weekly Update: Hockey is Back! (Contact your local officials)
Pat congratulates the Stanley Cup Champions and reminds listeners to contact their local officials!
The Pat & Chet ShowNC Forward Party Weekly Update: We Hit 10,000 Certified Signatures!
Pat celebrates 10,000 CERTIFIED signatures with the Board of Elections. NCFP is well on it's way to securing ballot access and offering more choices on the…
The Pat & Chet ShowNCFP Weekly Update: Ballot Access, Upcoming Events, and Tonight's Town Hall
Pat provides an update on ballot access, talks about the many community events planned for the NCFP, and invites everyone to join the monthly Town Hall.
The Pat & Chet ShowNC FWD Party Weekly Update: A look back on the growth of the podcast!
Pat shares the origin story of the Pat & Chet Show, some numbers of how the show has grown, and encourages listeners to join next week's Town Hall.
The Pat & Chet ShowNCFP Weekly Update: Congrats to Steve Morris, ExCo Announces Matching Fund
Congratulations to Forward Aligned Mayor of Concord, Steve Morris! A new behavioral center has been named after Steve for all of his hard work. Pat reviews…
The Pat & Chet ShowNCFP Weekly Update: Election Results: Wins, Losses, Run-Offs
Pat reviews primary election results from across the country, and also speaks about a recent event bringing together past guests of the PBS Show, State Lines.
The Pat & Chet ShowNCFP Weekly Update: Chuck Edwards drops out of Congressional Race
Seated Republican US Congressman Chuck Edwards drops out of the race in Congressional District 11. Pat discusses the fallout, and why we deserve better.
The Pat & Chet ShowNC FWD Party Weekly Update: Upcoming Town Hall
Pat announces the next virtual Town Hall which will take place on Thursday, August 6th at 7:00pm.
The Pat & Chet ShowNCFP Weekly Update: Has the Board of Elections Gone too far?
Pat reflects on a recent article from Colin Campbell (WUNC News) and a discussion on this week's State Lines (PBS) about the power of the Board of Elections…
The Pat & Chet ShowNCFP Weekly Update: Interview with (Retired) NC Supreme Court Justice Bob Orr
Pat speaks with retired NC Supreme Court Justice Bob Orr. They discuss the growth of the 'unaffiliated' population and the role a new party could play in…
The Pat & Chet ShowNCFP Weekly Update: Interview with Lennie Friedman about the Gerrymandering Task Force
Pat sits with NCFP Vice Chair, Lennie Friedman. The Forward Party sees Electoral Reforms as one of the keys to fixing our broken system. One of the largest…
The Pat & Chet ShowNCFP Weekly Update: Come Celebrate 4th of July in Durham!
NCFP 250 Club is off to a great start! Pat wishes everyone a happy and healthy 4th of July - and invites everyone to join us in Durham this weekend!
The Pat & Chet ShowNCFP Weekly Update: We are HALFWAY THERE to Full Ballot Access!
Our efforts are paying off! Join Pat in celebrating reaching the halfway point in our signature gathering effort!
The Pat & Chet ShowNCFP Weekly Update: Canes, Knicks, USA Soccer - and HB958
Pat celebrates the Stanley Cup Championship for the Carolina Hurricanes, the NY Knicks winning the NBA Championship, and USA Soccer off to a great start in the…
The Pat & Chet ShowNCFP Weekly Update: 250 Club, Gerrymandering Task Force, and More!
Pat talks about the 250 Club, seeking 250 donors, to donate $250 each, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. He also discusses…
The Pat & Chet ShowNCFP Weekly Update: Visiting Butner, 250 Club, Ending Gerrymandering
Pat discussed the NCFP appearing in Butner, NC this weekend. He also announces the 250 Club - 250 donors, contributing $250 to celebrate the 250th anniversary…
The Pat & Chet ShowBONUS EPISIDE: Prakash Bhave Performance
Prakash is one of the first NCFP volunteers and an original Yang Ganger. He was also recently selected by the National Forward Party as 'Volunteer of the…
The Pat & Chet ShowNCFP Weekly Update: Interview with Kelly McCullen
Pat sits with Kelly McCullen. Kelly is the host of PBS's State Lines and recently hosted an NCFP virtual Town Hall with (retired) Governor Pat McCrory.
The Pat & Chet ShowNCFP Weekly Update: Interview with Nolan Fraver
Pat sits with NCFP Comms Director and Executive Committee member, Nolan Fraver.
The Pat & Chet ShowNCFP Update: Pat Visits Across NC
While on vacation Pat visits New London, NC, Wilmington, and several spots in between. He also shares a clip from the NCFP recent show with Governor Pat…
The Pat & Chet ShowNCFP Weekly Update: Pat & Chet Are Reunited, Governor McCrory speaks to the NCFP
Pat and his daughter visited the Northeast. They made a trip to the oldest public library in the US in Franklin, MA and were able to get a personal tour of the…
The Pat & Chet ShowNCFP Weekly Update: Two Dems Leave Their Party 4-30-26
Representatives Carla Cunningham and Nasif Majeed both leave the Democratic Party as they near the end of their terms.
The Pat & Chet ShowNCFP Weekly Update: Interview with Steve Rao 4-22-26
Pat speaks with local community leader, Steve Rao. They discuss his experience serving on the City Council in Morrisville, NC, and how a new politcal party can…
The Pat & Chet ShowNCFP Weekly Update: 2 Members of Congress Leave in Disgrace 4-16-26
Pat discusses the turmoil in Washington, DC, celebrates April Montgomery gaining access to appear on the ballot for District 51 in November, and upcoming…
The Pat & Chet ShowNCFP Weekly Update: Updates and Upcoming Events 4-9-26
Pat provides updates on several projects, reflects on his conversation with Governor McCrory, and shares details on upcoming events.
The Pat & Chet ShowNCFP Weekly Update: Interview with (Ret.) Governor Pat McCrory 4-2-26
Pat sits with retired Governor Pat McCrory to discuss the need for more choices for the voters, and the importance of local politics!
The Pat & Chet ShowNCFP Weekly Update: Why Can't Congress Fix TSA Funding!?!
Pat talks about the tragic loss of life from the plane crash earlier this week, and a potential common sense solution to the TSA funding problem. He also gives…
The Pat & Chet ShowNCFP Weekly Update: Changes in the District 51 Race
Pat speaks about the race in NC House District 51 where April Montgomery is running as a Forward-Independent and the Democrat has stepped down as a candidate.
The Pat & Chet ShowNCFP Weekly Update: 2026 Elections
Pat speaks about the NC Forward Party's elected officials and upcoming Forward-Aligned candidates running for office in 2026!
The Pat & Chet ShowNCFP Weekly Update: Primary Results 3-5-26
Pat discusses primary results in NC, including a 2 vote difference in the Republican Primary for the state Senate seat currently held by President of the…
The Pat & Chet ShowNCFP Weekly Update: There is a Larger Movement Coming!
Pat reports on his visit to DC, various groups who are all working in the reform space to improve things for Americans, and looks FORWARD to his visit to…
The Pat & Chet ShowNCFP Weekly Update: Jesse Jackson 2-18-26
Pat reflects on the contributions of Jesse Jackson as he passed this week, talks about his upcoming trip to Washington, DC and underscores the importance of…
The Pat & Chet ShowNCFP Weekly Update: Bad Bunny vs. Kid Rock
Pat discusses the backlash from some Americans regarding the Bad Bunny performance, and gives updates on NCFP events, including his upcoming trip to…
The Pat & Chet ShowNCFP Weekly Update - The Olympics & Much More
Pat speaks about the Olympic kick-off, celebrates Nick Sliwinski (Forward-Republican from Wake Forest) being appointed as a Town Commissioner, and discusses…
The Pat & Chet ShowNCFP Weekly Update - Comments from Pat McCrory and Upcoming Events
Nolan Fraver publishes an article about the recent comments from former Governor Pat McCrory. Pat (Newton) speaks about upcoming NCFP events, including a…
The Pat & Chet ShowNCFP Weekly Update: Interview with Forward-Independent April Montgomery
Pat speaks with April Montgomery who is running for NC House District 51 as a Forward Aligned Independent.
The Pat & Chet ShowNCFP Weekly Update: Trump Threatens Greenland, We Do The Work!
While Trump speaks of a takeover of Greenland, Pat points out building a viable 3rd Party in our country can bring some common sense back to government. Check…
The Pat & Chet ShowNCFP Weekly Update: Trump vs Maduro 1-8-26
Pat discusses a new spin on how to handle our future with Venezuela, and celebrates 5,000 certified signatures with the NC Board of Elections!
The Pat & Chet ShowNC FWD Party Weekly Update: History of the Pat & Chet Show 12-18-25
Pat discusses the history of the podcast, the origin story with his good friend Chet, and shares the growth the show has experienced since it was first…
The Pat & Chet ShowNC FWD Party Weekly Update: Trump's Birthday, Community Pop-Ups, and RCV 12-11-25
Pat discusses Trump's replacing MLK Day with his own birthday for free admission to National Parks, some local community pop-ups, and RCV in action.
The Pat & Chet ShowNC FWD Party Weekly Update: Interview with Lennie Friedman 12-4-25
Pat interviews Lennie Friedman. Lennie is the NCFP Vice Chair, a graduate from Duke, played in the NFL and advocate of better election procedures for citizens…
The Pat & Chet ShowNC Forward Party Weekly Update: Happy Thanksgiving! 11-27-25
Pat is thankful for the generous guests he has had on the program this year and plays some clips from a variety of 2025 interviews.
The Pat & Chet ShowNC FWD Weekly Update: Interview with David Knight 11-20-25
Pat speaks with David Knight about his experiences in politics, meeting with Andrew Yang, and fixing our broken 2 party system.
The Pat & Chet ShowNC Forward Party Weekly Update - Government Shutdown Ends! 11-13-25
Pat discusses the Government shutdown, how we deserve better from our leaders, updates on upcoming events, and shares about the growth of the Forward Party…
The Pat & Chet ShowNC FWD Weekly Update: Forward Aligned Candidates Win 3 Elections!
Pat reviews the Election Day results for the NCFP's 5 Forward-Aligned Candidates who ran for office this week: Steve Morris, Forward-Republican, Concord, NC…
The Pat & Chet ShowNC FWD Weekly Update 10-30-25: Fair Elections & Government Shutdown
Pat discusses his appearance on State Lines, our Constitutional Right to Fair Elections, and the continued government shutdown.
The Pat & Chet ShowNC FWD Weekly Update 10-23-25: Interview with Hannah Spengler
Pat speaks with Hannah Spengler, Chief of Staff for Forward-Aligned Congressman Don Davis in NC District 1. They discuss the new congressional district maps…
The Pat & Chet ShowNC FWD Weekly Update: Principles First Event 10-17-25
Volunteer! That's the song choice this week, quite fitting. Pat visited the folks at Principles First for an event this week, and celebrates NCFP hitting 4,000…
The Pat & Chet ShowNC FWD Weekly Update: Great Success at Riverfest in Wilmington 10-9-25
Pat speaks about the great success volunteers at Riverfest in Wilmington, NC last weekend. He also discusses the upcoming State Fair and of course... ELECTION…
The Pat & Chet ShowNC FWD Update: Interview with Gray Tompson 10-2-25
Pat sits with NCFP's new Wake County Chair, Gray Tompson.
The Pat & Chet ShowNC FWD Weekly Update - Alvarys Santana 9-26-25
Pat interviews Alvarys Santana who is a Forward-Aligned candidate running for City Council in Concord, NC in 2025.
The Pat & Chet ShowNC FWD Weekly Update - Nick Sliwinski - Forward Aligned!
Pat interviews Nick Sliwinski. Nick is currently serving as a Commissioner in the town of Wake Forest and is running for re-election as a 'Forward-Republican'.
The Pat & Chet ShowNC FWD Weekly Update 9-11-25: Passing of Charlie Kirk & Iryna Zarutska
On this day we remember the tragedy of September 11th, Pat shares a statement from the NCFP about violence in America and the recent loss of Iryna Zarutska an…
The Pat & Chet ShowNC FWD Party Weekly Update: Vote in Local Elections! 9-5-25
Pat discusses the importance of voting in local elections, and how your vote can make a difference. And some cool music from Earth, Wind and Fire!
The Pat & Chet ShowNC Forward Party Update 9-28-25: 3,000 Signatures!
We hit the 3,000 mark! Pat discusses the recent landmark and some upcoming NCFP events.