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.

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!

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.

Pat speaks with April Montgomery who is running for NC House District 51 as a Forward Aligned Independent.

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 Annual Leadership Summit and much more.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.