The Pat & Chet Show
Two guys trying to help the American voter become more educated and engaged.Unbiased politics, top issues and how you can do something about it.
Episodes
107 episodes
NC 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 approved by the NC General Assembly and access to fair elections for all citizens...
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Season 4
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Episode 41
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6:36
NC 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 signatures towards ballot access!
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Season 4
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Episode 40
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4:48
NC 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 DAY!
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Season 4
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Episode 39
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4:52
NC FWD Update: Interview with Gray Tompson 10-2-25
Pat sits with NCFP's new Wake County Chair, Gray Tompson.
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Season 4
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Episode 38
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4:20
NC 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.
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Season 4
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Episode 37
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4:59
NC 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'.
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Season 4
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Episode 36
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4:51
NC 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 Charlie Kirk.
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Season 4
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Episode 35
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2:06
NC 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!
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Season 4
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Episode 34
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4:21
NC 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.
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Season 4
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Episode 33
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4:25
NC FWD Weekly Update 8-20-25
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!
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Season 4
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Episode 32
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4:41
NC FWD Party Update: Recap of Town Hall 8-15-25
Pat shares some audio clips from the recent Town Hall with Congressman Don Davis and others.
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Season 4
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Episode 31
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5:04
NC FWD Update - Gerrymandering in the News - And Women in Baseball!
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!
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Season 4
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Episode 30
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5:31
NC Forward Party Weekly Update 7-31-25: Congressman Don Davis and Andrew Yang
Pat shares information about the upcoming NCFP Town Hall taking place on August 14th with special guests Congressman Don Davis and Forward Party co-founder Andrew Yang!
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Season 4
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Episode 29
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5:17
NCFP Update: Forward is a Joyful, Empowering & Rebellious Party! 7-19-25
Pat discusses the new branding guidance provided by the National team, updates us on some upcoming events, and a dose of Led Zeppelin!
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Season 4
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Episode 28
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6:00
NCFP Update 7-12-25: Chris Stevens & Durham Event at Hi-Wire Brewery
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.
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Season 4
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Episode 27
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5:13
NC FWD Update 7/5/25 Trump's BBB and Thom Tillis
Pat recognizes the courage of NC Senator Thom Tillis and examines how a 3rd Party could help repair our country.
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Season 4
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Episode 26
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5:44
NC FWD Update 6-28-25 Birthday Wishes, RCV Legislation, and Upcoming Events
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.
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Season 4
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Episode 25
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4:56
NCFP Weekly Update - New Bylaws & Shrimp Legislation 6-21-25
Pat announces the new bylaws recently approved by the North Carolina Forward Party Executive Committee.
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Season 4
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Episode 24
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5:31
NC FWD Weekly Update 6-14-25 - Meet Hometown Holler
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
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Season 4
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Episode 23
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5:12
NC FWD Update 6-7-25 Interview with Nathan Dorn - Building a Team In Wilmington
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 Do...
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Season 4
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Episode 22
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5:14
NC FWD Weekly Update 5-31-25 Rise of The Third Parties at NC State University
Pat reviews the exciting night at NCSU where we hosted a panel discussion with Libertarians, Veterans, Constitutionalists, Forwardists, and our friends at Better Ballot.
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Season 4
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Episode 21
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6:00
NC FWD Update 5-24-25 First NC Door Knocking Event in Wakefield!
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 20
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4:51
NC FWD Update 5-17-25 Matthew Williams & The Lecture Lounge
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!
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6:26
NC FWD Update - Better Ballot NC
Pat reviews our ballot access status, and talks about his meeting with the leadership of Better Ballot NC.
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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4:39
NC FWD Update 5-3-25 Peak Fest in Apex and Board of Elections Challenges
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 f...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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5:12