The Pat & Chet Show

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, early voting location, and partisan politics.

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 politics in NC.

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 barriers to fair elections is gerrymandering.  It's not just in NC, and it is not just Democrats or Republicans.  Lennie heads up a new, talented and exciting task force that aims to present North Carolina with a process to draw fair maps for 2030 and into the future. 

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!

Our efforts are paying off!  Join Pat in celebrating reaching the halfway point in our signature gathering effort!

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 World Cup.  He also discusses HB958 and how voters in NC should contact their members of the General Assemby.

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 Vice Chair Lennie Friedman's recent appearance on Capital Tonight with Tim Boyum.  Lennie announced the formation of the NCFP Gerrymandering Task Force!

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 of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.  Pat also announces the new Gerrymandering Task Force being headed by NCFP Vice Chair Lennie Friedman.

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 Month'.  In this fun version of Five for Fighting's 'Slice', which reflects on  Don McClean's 'American Pie' Prakash shares what might be a new anthem for the Forward Party and our movement.

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.

Pat sits with NCFP Comms Director and Executive Committee member, Nolan Fraver.

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 McCrory.

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 Varnum Armory Museum, from Pat's friend and cohost Chet!

Representatives Carla Cunningham and Nasif Majeed both leave the Democratic Party as they near the end of their terms.

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 help save us from the damaging polarization created by our current two party system.

Pat discusses the turmoil in Washington, DC, celebrates April Montgomery gaining access to appear on the ballot for District 51 in November, and upcoming Forward Events this weekend.

Pat provides updates on several projects, reflects on his conversation with Governor McCrory, and shares details on upcoming events.

Pat sits with retired Governor Pat McCrory to discuss the need for more choices for the voters, and the importance of local politics!

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 a sneak preview of some upcoming guests including Governor Pat McCrory and CEO Lindsey Drath!

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.

Pat speaks about the NC Forward Party's elected officials and upcoming Forward-Aligned candidates running for office in 2026!

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 Senate, Phil Berger.

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 Wilmington next week.

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 voting int he primary!

Pat discusses the backlash from some Americans regarding the Bad Bunny performance, and gives updates on NCFP events, including his upcoming trip to Washington, DC.

Pat speaks about the Olympic kick-off, celebrates Nick Sliwinski (Forward-Republican from Wake Forest) being appointed as a Town Commissioner, and discusses events coming to your area!

Nolan Fraver publishes an article about the recent comments from former Governor Pat McCrory.  Pat (Newton) speaks about upcoming NCFP events, including a special event at NCSU for students interested in a career in politics.

Pat speaks with April Montgomery who is running for NC House District 51 as a Forward Aligned Independent.

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 out this week's updates on Young Forwardists Political Career Day, The NCFP Annual Leadership Summit and much more.

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!

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 launched in 2021.

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.

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 through Instant Runoff elections and other common sense reforms.

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.

Pat speaks with David Knight about his experiences in politics, meeting with Andrew Yang, and fixing our broken 2 party system.

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 across America.

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, NCAlvarys Santana, Forward-Democrat, Concord, NCJC Lyle, Forward-Democrat, Wilmington, NCNick Sliwinski, Forward-Republican, Wake Forest, NCMike Tann, Forward-Democrat, Greenville, NC

Pat discusses his appearance on State Lines, our Constitutional Right to Fair Elections, and the continued government shutdown.

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 approved by the NC General Assembly and access to fair elections for all citizens.

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 signatures towards ballot access!

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 DAY!

Pat sits with NCFP's new Wake County Chair, Gray Tompson.

Pat interviews Alvarys Santana who is a Forward-Aligned candidate running for City Council in Concord, NC in 2025.

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'.

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 Charlie Kirk.

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!

We hit the 3,000 mark!  Pat discusses the recent landmark and some upcoming NCFP events.

Record setting volunteer efforts, our Town Hall in the media, and Pat invited to be on Capital Tonight to talk about gerrymandering.  It's been a busy week!

Pat shares some audio clips from the recent Town Hall with Congressman Don Davis and others.

Pat touches on a variety of topics, including Jen Powel serving as the first female umpire in a MLB game, majority-minority districts as prescribed in the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and Gerrymandering in the news!