Nate Shelman Show

Governor Brad Little joined Nate Shelman to discuss the Idaho Launch Program and how it can help Idahoans move into the future. (2/16/23)

The Idaho Legislature hasn't come up with any solutions on property tax and they haven't even mentioned "grocery" and "tax" in the same sentence. Nate Shelman talked to Chair of the Revenue and Tax committee, State Rep. Jason Monks, about why we haven't seen those things yet. If you had to grade the Idaho State Legislature so far, what grade would you give them? Governor Brad Little joined Nate Sh...

State Representative, and Chair of the Revenue and Tax Committee, Jason Monks joined Nate Shelman to discuss why we haven't seen a property tax or grocery tax relief bill this session. (2/16/23)

Now for some balloon talk. China is saying that they might retaliate over the US destroying its balloon. Nate Shelman asks: Are you worried about China or not? In Idaho there is a bill that, if passed, would make school board elections partisan. Do you think this is a good or bad idea? Do school boards need to be partisan? Nate also discussed the life sentence given to the shooter who killed 10 pe...

The Caldwell School Board Meeting was last night and they decided to wait to vote on the proposed gender policy. Meanwhile, Nikki Haley has announced that she will be running for president on the GOP ticket in 2024. Nate Shelman asks: Do you think the Republican party needs a younger and fresh face? Bringing the show back to Idaho, Nate talked to State Representative John Gannon about his bill tha...

Idaho State Representative John Gannon joined Nate Shelman to discuss a bill he has introduced that would get rid of Idaho's faith healing exemption. This exemption allows parents to not take their children to receive medical attention if it goes against their religious beliefs. (2/14/23)

The Caldwell School District Board Meeting about gender policy, among other things, will be held tonight. Nate Shelman wants to know who is going, and also encourages people to share their opinions but not to get violent. There were several electric vehicle commercials that aired during yesterday's game. Do you see a future where there are only electric vehicles? If so, how long until we see it? (...

It's Rant and Rave Friday! There was another something or other shot down outside of Alaska. The ballon has not yet been associated with China. Nate Shelman asks: Do you think there is something going on here or not? Nate also took your rants, raves, and everyting in between! (2/10/23)

The US House of Representative unanimously voted 419-0 to condemn China for the spy balloon incident. Nate Shelman discussed the miracle that a unanimous vote in the House truly is. He also asked: What should we do to condemn China? Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez spoke in the House about why congress should let non-citizens vote on local matters in Washington D.C. Do you think that the federal governmen...

There was some booing, jeering, and even some shouting during last night's State of The Union Address. Do you think that this is the time and place for a loud response or not? During the State of The Union Address Biden mentioned non-compete agreements and how he wants to limit them. Do you think it is the federal government's job to limit non-compete agreements? To wrap up the show Nate Shelman d...

To start off the show, Nate Shelman and all of you came up with this year's State of The Union Bingo! The spaces include: If Biden Stumbles do the chicken dance, if gun control is mentioned buy a firearm, and if McCarthy rips up the speech take a shot of hot sauce. (Listen to the podcast to hear what the rest are.) How many wolves should be in Idaho? Idaho Fish and Game would like the wolf populat...

Representative Megan Blanksma joined Nate Shelman to discuss House Bill 24 the Idaho Launch program. This program would give Idaho students $8,500 towards in demand higher education programs, whether that program is career technical or a degree. The bill narrowly passed the house. Listen to this podcast to hear why Rep. Blanksma is in favor and thinks it will help Idaho as a whole. (2/7/23)

A prisoner has been released from Guantanamo Bay and released in Belize. There are reports that there were three balloons that passed over the US during the Trump administration. Oh, and Lisa Sanchez says she deserves to be reinstated to city council immediately. Nate Shelman started off with these three topics and asked you: Which do you care about most? Last week three property tax bills were in...

It's Rant and Rave Friday! Also, there's a Chinese surveillance balloon moving across the US. Nate asks: What is one good reason we shouldn't shoot this thing down right now? Meanwhile in Idaho we have some unusual coyote behaviors going on with reports of coyotes chasing skiers up north. Hunters, this is your time to weigh in. Can you shoot a coyote in self-defense without a hunting license? Ther...

There is a bill being proposed that would make it a felony to administer any medical treatment to a minor for gender dysphoria. Nate Shelman asks: Is it the State's job to make this rule? We already tell minors they can't smoke or drink, is this along the same lines? Nate talked to several of you about that and then moved on to talking about Electric Vehicles. Nate asks electric vehicle owners to...

Chloe Cole is an eighteen-year-old who chose to detransition after undergoing both social and medical transitions as a young teen to become a boy. She joined Nate Shelman to discuss her story. Alongside Nate and Chloe, we also heard from Idaho State Representative Julieanne Young to discuss a bill that she is co-sponsoring that would make it a felony to give medical treatment to a minor for gender...

There are new findings that show that Lisa Sanchez might've spent campaign funds on more food than campaign... in a non-election year. At this point Nate says it might be easier to get a koala to take her place. Boise, now we have a real discussion. Last night Boise Police Department arrested a few teens because they caused a scare when they brought their air soft guns to the mall. Parents, what a...

The Caldwell police arrested a substitute teacher who encouraged students to fight each other, recorded it, and posted it on social media. Nate Shelman asks: Do you think fighting has any place in schools today? Not sponsored fights like this, this was inappropriate. More like after school two kids disagree and have it out. Would that be okay? ATTENTION LISTENERS: COVID-19 will be over on May 11th...

It is Rant and Rave Friday on The Nate Shelman Show. During the Rant hour we heard rants about everything from chem trails, dog poop, rental issues, and illegal immigration. Unfortunately, today our rave hour was cut short as the video of Memphis police officers involved in a deadly police beating was released. Nate discussed that and we briefly heard from Meridian Police Chief Tracy Basterrechea...

Meridian Police Chief Tracy Basterrechea joined Nate Shelman briefly to discuss his thoughts after seeing the video released of Memphis police officers involved in a deadly police beating video. (1/27/23)

Estefania Mondragon from Poder of Idaho joined Nate Shelman to discuss a bill they would like to see that would allow undocumented immigrants to get restricted driver's licenses. She answered Nate's questions and took yours as well. Listen to this podcast to hear what she had to say. (1/27/23)

The Boise Dev released a story today that unveiled a sticky battle with an HOA that led to a felony. There was a man that cut a branch of a tree off from his own backyard, however that tree was on Ada County property meaning he might possibly be on deck for a felony. Margaret Carmel from the Boise Dev joined Nate to discuss that story. We also heard from Ada County Commissioner Ryan Davidson about...

Margaret Carmel from Boise Dev joined Nate Shelman to discuss a felony charge over a man who trimmed a tree lining his own backyard. Listen to this podcast to hear what she had to say! (1/26/23)

In recent days we have not only seen an uptick in gang crimes in Canyon County, and a report from the Nampa Police that a lot of the violent crimes are committed by repeat offenders, but now we have a story that a man who crossed state lines to kidnap an eleven year old girl from Nampa has now been released after only nine months in jail. While a new jail would help in Canyon County, this issue al...

Nate Shelman was joined by Canyon County Sherriff Kieran Donahue about whether or not Canyon County needs a new jail to control the uptick in crimes from repeat offenders. The Sherriff also discussed what the best way to fund a jail would be. (1/25/23)