Nate Shelman Show

State Representative Ron Nate joined Nate to discuss next week's special session and how it could give Idahoans tax relief. Rep. Ron Nate also discussed his thoughts on what the future of education should look like in Idaho. (8/23/22)

Today Governor Brad Little announced that the Idaho State Legislature will take part in a special session to talk about using the budget surplus for tax relief and education. State Representative Ilana Rubel joined Nate to discuss the special session, tax cuts, and what Idaho can do about inflation. (8/23/22)

There have been multiple book controversies across the State of Idaho. Most of them regard questions about what is age appropriate and what isn't. At what age should physical development, sex/sexuality, drugs, and race/culture be taught about in public school? Parents, have you found any occurrence of age-inappropriate conversations at your child's school? (8/22/22)

Nate interviewed Senator Mike Crapo. They discussed all of the upcoming and current money issues facing this country. To Include: The 87,000 new IRS agents, fentanyl money laundering, and the Inflation Reduction Act. (8/22/22)

It's Rant and Rave Friday! Live, from Homestead Bar and Grill! Nate took your rants, raves and everything in between. Including a call from a man who was pulled over while he was on air. In the news, Nate discussed Dodge Chargers going fully electric, an op-ed that says Idaho Lawmakers should pay for any lawsuits involving laws being deemed unconstitutional, and a monkeypox update. (8/19/22)

Trump Faithfuls, Do you think Trump can be as effective in a second term even with all of these people going after him and his associates? Recently we've seen a criminal probe into Giuliani, the FBI Trump raid, and the former Trump International CFO was sentenced to five months on Rikers Island. Do you think they will stop if he never runs for any office again? Nate discusses these questions with...

Republicans In Name Only, or RINOS, is a term we have heard a lot when referring to Republicans who are not the most conservative people. But have you heard of RATS, Republicans Against Trump? Nate brought this acronym up after Liz Cheney lost her bid for re-election last night. She has now vowed to keep Donald Trump out of the Oval Office. Nate asks: How many Republicans do you think are against...

Do you have a job where you put your personal money into by work related items? If so, How much do you spend, on average, do you spend a year? A lot of our audience members spend well over a thousand dollars a year on work expenses. These questions were sparked by a story about a teacher in Twin Falls who spends about $2,000 of her personal money on work. What are your thoughts? This led to a disc...

There is a Carbon Dioxide shortage in the US which could lead to a beer and soda shortage. There was also an AP poll done that says a third of Americans are extremely worried about climate change. These are just two of the national stories that don't cover what people actually care about. In your opinion, What are the top three issues going on in our country? Biden is set to sign the Inflation Red...

It's Rant and Rave Friday, Live! From 10 Barrel Brewing Company in Downtown Boise. During the Rave hour today, we put politics aside and just took your good news. Before we took our Friday raves, Nate talked about the unsealing of the search warrant used to raid Mar A Lago. Congressman Russ Fulcher joined the show to briefly discuss that as well as the Inflation Reduction Act that passed the US Ho...

Congressman Russ Fulcher joined Nate today right as the vote on the Inflation Reduction Act passed the House. He discussed that vote as well as the FBI raid at Mar A Lago, The FBI seizing Congressman Perry's Cellphone, and Fulcher announced the result of the Inflation vote. Listen to this podcast to hear what he had to say. (8/12/22)

Governor Brad Little joined Nate Shelman to discuss a myriad of topics including: -Fires in Idaho -Idaho's abortion law's and all of the lawsuits going on against that law -Operation Esto Perpetua, How Idaho is working to combat fentanyl overdoses -Inflation in Idaho, and the Idaho Budget Surplus of just under $1.4 Billion. (8/11/22)

The Meridian Library is under fire over a few books in their library. One of the books is "Captain Underpants". Do you think that Captain Underpants is grooming children? The other four books are about sex and/or sexual identity. Do you think that those books have a place in the public library? The Palm Beach Police have been told to be aware of any pro-Trump armed protesters that may be around Ma...

There have been a ton of responses to the FBI raiding Trump's home. Nate not only asks you your thoughts and feelings, but also asks you to take a moment, step back, and breathe. Were Trump's rights violated? Do we need more information before coming to a final conclusion about whether or not this was politically motivated? What reaction best represents who we are? Listen to this podcast to hear w...

On this edition of the Third Most Entertaining Radio Show in Idaho: Nate started off the show by asking: Should bridge jumping on the Boise River be banned? This is after a bridge jumper did a back flip and hit a raft, injuring several people. Nationally, the Inflation Reduction Act has passed the US Senate and now moves onto the House. If passed not only would this bill increase taxes, it also wo...

It's Rant and Rave Friday, Live from The James! To start the show of Nate was joined by Daryn Colledge to discuss his co-ownership of The James and all the bar has to offer. On top of taking your rants, raves, and everything in between, Nate also asked: What type of Republican are you? Are you a Trump Republican or not? This comes after Dick Cheney called Trump a coward in Liz Cheney's new campaig...

Two Moose have been found in the Treasure Valley in the past few weeks. Nate started off with that because he rather talk about that then monkey pox. Speaking of monkey pox, The US has officially declared monkey pox a national health emergency. Are you concerned that you have a chance of getting monkey pox? Alex Jones was found to have caused $4 Million in damages of two Sandy Hook parents by a ju...

Vin Scully has died at the age of 94. He called Dodgers baseball for 67 years. That brought Nate to ask: How many of you have a job you absolutely love? What makes you love it? For several of our audience members, they love their job because they get to help people. There were a few major primary elections yesterday with candidates that are Trump endorsed. Why does a Trump endorsement matter? Is i...

The US Department of Justice is suing the State of Idaho over its abortion trigger law. State Representative Megan Blanksma Sponsored the then bill in 2020. She joined Nate to discuss what exceptions are in the abortion law and her thoughts on the lawsuit itself. David Leroy, constitutional lawyer and former Attorney General of Idaho, also joined Nate. Leroy discussed what the argument is, how lik...

Former Attorney General and Constitutional Lawyer David Leroy joined Nate to discuss the US Department of Justice lawsuit against Idaho's abortion trigger law. Leroy discussed the argument of Idaho's law being contradictory to a federal law that requires hospitals to perform all life saving measures, including abortions. He also answered the questions: Who is correct? What are Idaho's chances? Wha...

The Department of Justice is suing the State of Idaho over its abortion trigger law set to go into effect August 25th of this year. State Representative Megan Blanksma sponsored the then bill on the House Floor in 2020. She joined Nate to discuss the lawsuit and the legal concerns of abortion exceptions in the case of rape, incest, and life of the mother. (8/2/22)

Deshawn Watson was accused by 25 women of sexual harassment. There isn't enough evidence to fully convict him of crime. Should he be assumed guilty or innocent? Pelosi is taking a pitstop in Taiwan this next week despite China's protest. China has responded with specific threats and the world is reacting. What do you want Pelosi to do? Biden also gives breaking news that the most recent leader of...

It's Rant and Rave Friday! Live, from Barrelhouse. Nate took your rants, raves, and everything in between. Including: Poland declaring house cats to be an alien invasive species, bats in Downtown Boise found with rabies, and more monkey pox in the valley. Those last two stories lead Nate to ask: What is something you genuinely don't like about the Treasure Valley? Nampa, is it the smell? Boise is...

Today the US House of Representatives passed an assault-style weapons ban. The bill now moves to the US Senate. Moments after the vote, Nate was joined by Congressman Russ Fulcher who discussed the contents of the bill and how likely it is to pass in the Senate. (7/29/22)

Idahoans have historically had an issue with taking Feferal, but now the government has passed the CHIPS Act. Some of that money will go towards the Micron in Boise. If this creates jobs in the treasure valley, do you have issue with micron taking this money for microchip production? And now for the creation of a third party. Nates first question is "if you were to create a thrid party, how would...