The Pat & Chet Show

Pat reports on the new makeup of politics from our recent election.  Democrats make great gains, but how will they use their new found power?

Pat interviews US Marine and candidate for Congressional seat NC02, Brian McGinnis.

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 supporters of the NCFP.  Ballot Access is right around the corner!

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 Forward Party and talks about her SELF IMPOSED term limits!

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 thoughts on the botched execution in TN.

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 say hello and meet some members of the Forward team! www.ncforwardparty.com

Pat congratulates the Stanley Cup Champions and reminds listeners to contact their local officials!

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 ballot!

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.

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.

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 upcoming events, and announces the newest matching fund from the NCFP Exco - help turn $5,000 into $10,000!

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.

Seated Republican US Congressman Chuck Edwards drops out of the race in Congressional District 11.  Pat discusses the fallout, and why we deserve better.

Pat announces the next virtual Town Hall which will take place on Thursday, August 6th at 7:00pm.

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 map...

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.