The Pat & Chet Show

Pat catches up with one of our newest, and most engaged volunteers, Chris Stevens.  They discuss the work being done and invite others to join them at Hi Wire Brewery in Durham, NC on Sunday, July 13th.

Pat recognizes the courage of NC Senator Thom Tillis and examines how a 3rd Party could help repair our country.

Pat wishes Happy Birthday to long time volunteer and current Executive Committee member Cliff Hammill.  The NCGA tries to block RCV, again, and the NCFP has events planned across the state.

Pat announces the new bylaws recently approved by the North Carolina Forward Party Executive Committee.

Pat sits with Quinn Ray of the popular podcast Hometown Holler.  Pat appears as a guest on the show in an episode which will be released June 16, 2025

Pat visited Wilmington for a get together at the Mad Mole Brewery.  It was a wonderful evening speaking with members of the community about the Forward Party.  Check out this interview with the Regional Leader of Wilmington, Nathan Dorn.

Pat reviews the exciting night at NCSU where we hosted a panel discussion with Libertarians, Veterans, Constitutionalists, Forwardists, and our friends at Better Ballot.

Volunteers came out to Pat's home community, Wakefield in Raleigh, and knocked on doors to gather signatures for ballot access and spread the word of the Forward Party.  Reach out to the Party today to learn how we can do something similar in your neighborhood!

Pat speaks with Matthew Williams about the work he has been doing to with The Lecture Lounge.  Specifically, an upcoming event at NCSU on May 30th!

Pat reviews our ballot access status, and talks about his meeting with the leadership of Better Ballot NC.

Pat speaks about today's event in Apex (Peak Fest) where Forward volunteers will be gathering signatures for ballot access.  He also shares how the Board of Elections in NC, and other parts of the country, are making it harder and harder for new parties to form and blocking the opportunities for voters to have more choices.

Pat takes a moment to reflect on where the Forward Party is today, and how we compare to the work being done by the Democrats and Republicans.

Welcome Hailey Peters!  Pat talks about a great meeting at Raleigh Brewing Company in Raleigh and new volunteers helping build the party!

Pat speaks with Keoni Aricayos - Forward Party State Chair of Massachusetts.

Pat's excited about the April 12th event!  And the Party has a NEW WEBSITE coming!

Pat discusses the event at NCSU on April 12th, and the recent growth of the party.

Pat explores the real reasons for the constant government shutdown threats, and explores solutions to fix it once and for all!

Pat speaks with State Chair Bob Perls who is heading up the effort to build the Forward Party in New Mexico.

Pat provides an update of what's happening at the NC Forward Party including events like Burn the Stigma (at the State Capitol April  16th) and a discussion with retired NC Supreme Court Justices Michael Morgan and Bob Orr taking place at NCSU on April 12th.

Pat speaks with South Carolina Chair Clint Eisenhauer about his work with the Forward Party!

Learn what brought Josh Peters to the Forward Party, and how you can help by becoming a Founding Member!

Pat discussed cell phone bans in schools, upcoming events, and how to WIN A FREE MUG from the Pat & Chet Show.

Pat and Ashraf are putting together a plan to have members of the Forward Party reach out to their elected officials.  If things go well, the NC FWD Party can execute hundreds of meetings across the state and drastically increase awareness of the work we are doing!

Pat discusses the recent Executive Orders from Donald Trump, specifically the sweeping pardons for all the participants from January 6th, including those convicted of violent acts against police officers.

Pat interviews our resident Forward Constitutional Scholar, Scott Hatch. Scott reflects on his article explaining how the 2 party system works, and how we can break it, named 'Seats of Power'.