Pat celebrates 10,000 CERTIFIED signatures with the Board of Elections. NCFP is well on it's way to securing ballot access and offering more choices on the ballot!

Pat provides an update on ballot access, talks about the many community events planned for the NCFP, and invites everyone to join the monthly Town Hall.

Pat shares the origin story of the Pat & Chet Show, some numbers of how the show has grown, and encourages listeners to join next week's Town Hall.

Congratulations to Forward Aligned Mayor of Concord, Steve Morris! A new behavioral center has been named after Steve for all of his hard work. Pat reviews upcoming events, and announces the newest matching fund from the NCFP Exco - help turn $5,000 into $10,000!

Pat reviews primary election results from across the country, and also speaks about a recent event bringing together past guests of the PBS Show, State Lines.

Seated Republican US Congressman Chuck Edwards drops out of the race in Congressional District 11. Pat discusses the fallout, and why we deserve better.

Pat announces the next virtual Town Hall which will take place on Thursday, August 6th at 7:00pm.

Pat reflects on a recent article from Colin Campbell (WUNC News) and a discussion on this week's State Lines (PBS) about the power of the Board of Elections, early voting location, and partisan politics.