
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
88 episodes
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

NC FWD Update 4-26-25: How do we match up with the Democrats & Republicans
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.
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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5:51

NC FWD Weekly Update 4-19-25 New Forwardists Building our Party
Welcome Hailey Peters! Pat talks about a great meeting at Raleigh Brewing Company in Raleigh and new volunteers helping build the party!
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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5:15

NC FWD Update 4-12-25 - Interview with Keoni Aricayos
Pat speaks with Keoni Aricayos - Forward Party State Chair of Massachusetts.
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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5:37

NC FWD Update 4-5-25
Pat's excited about the April 12th event! And the Party has a NEW WEBSITE coming!
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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5:13

NC FWD Update 3-29-25 Retired Supreme Court Justices & Braver Angels Event
Pat discusses the event at NCSU on April 12th, and the recent growth of the party.
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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4:43

NC FWD Weekly Update 3-22-25: Government Shutdown
Pat explores the real reasons for the constant government shutdown threats, and explores solutions to fix it once and for all!
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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5:32

NC FWD Update 3-8-25 Interview With Bob Perls of FWD New Mexico
Pat speaks with State Chair Bob Perls who is heading up the effort to build the Forward Party in New Mexico.
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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5:53

NC FWD Update 3-1-25 (Upcoming Events!)
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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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5:47

NC FWD Update 2-22-25 Interview with Clint Eisenhauer
Pat speaks with South Carolina Chair Clint Eisenhauer about his work with the Forward Party!
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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5:14

NC FWD Update 2-15-25 Interview with Josh Peters
Learn what brought Josh Peters to the Forward Party, and how you can help by becoming a Founding Member!
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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6:29

NC FWD Update 2-8-25: Cell Phone Ban In Schools
Pat discussed cell phone bans in schools, upcoming events, and how to WIN A FREE MUG from the Pat & Chet Show.
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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5:54

NC FWD Update 2-1-25 Reaching Out to Our Elected Officials
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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5:07

NC FWD Update 1-25-25: Trump's Executive Orders
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.
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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4:12

NC FWD - Seats of Power with Scott Hatch 1-18-25
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'.
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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5:51

NC FWD Update 1-11-25: Upcoming Events in The Triangle
Pat speaks of the power of the National Forward Party, shares we have over 1,000 political races coming up in 2025, and shares plans for coffees, meet-ups and happy hours happening in the Triangle Region (hosted by the Forward Party).
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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5:02

NC FWD Update 1-4-25: Kathy Batt Helps Launch South Central Region
Pat sits with Kathy Batt to discuss the launching of the South Central Region for the NC Forward Party. Kathy was a Forward-Aligned candidate in 2024 and is now helping spread the message to communities in her area.
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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5:13

NC FWD Update 12-28-24: Year End Wrap-Up, Goals for 2025
Pat reflects on 2024, discusses plans for 2025. and mixes in a little NJ Devils vs. NC Hurricanes hockey!
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Season 3
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5:40
