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
133 episodes
NCFP Weekly Update: Pat & Chet Are Reunited, Governor McCrory speaks to the NCFP
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!
NCFP Weekly Update: Two Dems Leave Their Party 4-30-26
Representatives Carla Cunningham and Nasif Majeed both leave the Democratic Party as they near the end of their terms.
NCFP Weekly Update: Interview with Steve Rao 4-22-26
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 s...
NCFP Weekly Update: 2 Members of Congress Leave in Disgrace 4-16-26
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.
NCFP Weekly Update: Updates and Upcoming Events 4-9-26
Pat provides updates on several projects, reflects on his conversation with Governor McCrory, and shares details on upcoming events.
NCFP Weekly Update: Interview with (Ret.) Governor Pat McCrory 4-2-26
Pat sits with retired Governor Pat McCrory to discuss the need for more choices for the voters, and the importance of local politics!
NCFP Weekly Update: Why Can't Congress Fix TSA Funding!?!
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...
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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...
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
