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 time they had a Party to represent them.
Episodes
126 episodes
NCFP 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.
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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4:32
NCFP Weekly Update: 2026 Elections
Pat speaks about the NC Forward Party's elected officials and upcoming Forward-Aligned candidates running for office in 2026!
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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6:02
NCFP 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 Senate, Phil Berger.
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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5:02
NCFP 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 Wilmington next week.
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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5:23
NCFP 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 voting int he primary!
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4:49
NCFP 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 Washington, DC.
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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5:41
NCFP 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 events coming to your area!
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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5:24
NCFP 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 special event at NCSU for students interested in a career in politics.
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4:34
NCFP 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.
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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5:53
NCFP 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 out this week's updates on Young Forwardists Political Career Day, The NCFP Ann...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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6:30
NCFP 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!
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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5:22
NC 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 launched in 2021.
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Season 4
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Episode 47
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6:10
NC 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.
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Season 4
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Episode 46
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5:10
NC 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 through Instant Runoff elections and other common sense reforms.
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Season 4
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Episode 45
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5:46
NC 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.
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7:39
NC 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.
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Season 4
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Episode 45
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6:07
NC 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 across America.
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Season 4
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Episode 44
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5:46
NC 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, NCAlvarys Santana, Forward-Democrat, Concord, NCJC Lyle, Forward-Democ...
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Season 4
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Episode 43
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4:39
NC 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.
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Season 4
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Episode 42
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4:59
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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