Nate Shelman Show

In 2023 the Idaho Legislature is set to solve all of our problems! Oh wait, never mind, there will be a bill to ban public drag performances introduced near the beginning of the session. What are your thoughts on this story? What topics do you think the Idaho Legislature should actually tackle? Do political parties matter in Idaho? Recently Jared Deloof, Executive Director of the Idaho Democrat Pa...

Well, Boise City Councilwoman Lisa Sanchez says she feels like a ghost. Listen to the beginning of this podcast to hear why she feels like she's being left out. Also happening in Boise, more bikes. Or at least a proposal to make Capitol Boulevard more cyclist and pedestrian friendly. ACHD is asking for people's feedback on the proposed plan. Moving to Canyon County, two of the three Canyon County...

It's Rant and Rave Friday! What was the best thing in your week? What was the worst part? Nate asks people to call in and got their feedback as a new way to start off the potpourri hour. During the rant hour Nate discusses whether or not a murder suspect in the killings of two Idaho hotel owners should get the death penalty. The prosecutors are seeking the death penalty in this case. For the rave...

There are reports that Kroger wants to merge with Albertsons. Boise Dev's Don Day joins Nate to discuss what this could mean for us here in Boise. The January 6th committee has issued a subpoena for Donald Trump. Constitutional Lawyer David Leroy tells us what he would advise Trump to do, and what the legalities are surrounding a congressional subpoena. What would you advise Trump to do with this...

Constitutional Lawyer David Leroy joins Nate Shelman to discuss the Trump headline of the day. The January 6th Committee has decided to subpoena Trump. Leroy tells us what he would advise Trump to do, as well as weighs in on the legalities of the congressional subpoena. (10/13/22)

There is controversy stirring up in the City of Eagle. There is a group that is gathering signatures to recall the mayor and all of the city council members of Eagle. Eagle Mayor Jason Pierce joined Nate Shelman to discuss that situation. If you live in Eagle what are your thoughts? GOP Candidate for Attorney General Raul Labrador joined Nate Shelman to discuss his campaign, and recent news that k...

GOP Candidate for Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador joined Nate to discuss his campaign and recent news that several Idaho Republicans are supporting Labrador's Democrat opposer. (10/12/22)

Eagle Mayor Jason Pierce joined Nate Shelman to discuss recall petitions that are circulating not only to recall the Mayor, but also every city council member. (10/12/22)

What is the first movie or TV show you think of when you hear of Angela Lansbury? Nate and our audience honor her passing by recalling what movie makes them think of her. After that discussion, Nate Shelman was joined by Nate Silvester the Tik Tok cop. Silvester was recently on Dr. Phil to discuss his firing last year over a Tik Tok he posted. The Nates discussed cancel culture and how ridiculous...

Sophie wants the day off for Indigenous people's day, Nate thinks it's unnecessary. Two Idaho transgender residents are suing the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare for discrimination because Medicaid won't pay for their gender reassignment surgery. That's just the beginning of today's Monday Madness. We took a break from chaos for a while to discuss some good news. Brad Ehrlich, Director of H...

Nate was joined by Brad Ehrlich Director of Holding the Line Idaho about an event that they are putting on that includes four country artists, a mechanical bull competition, and bagpipes. The event will take place in Emmett on Friday and all of the proceeds will go towards charities that help police officers. Nate will be there to reclaim his title of mechanical bull champion. Go to Holdingtheline...

It's Rant and Rave Friday, live from Smokefest 2022 at V Cut Lounge in Nampa! Nate Shelman and Mike Kasper tell you more about that event. Nate then moved on to rants, raves, and everything in between. That included discussing red flag laws, baseball, Herschel Walker, and talking to Stingray Robb about the Idaho Potato truck being pulled over as a spoof. (10/7/22)

At the start of today's show Nate was joined by Paul J Schneider. Paul J will be this year's BSU Homecoming Parade Grand Marshall. There is a new cobalt mine that is opening in the Salmon-Challis National Forest. Meanwhile in Mountain Home, there is a City Councilman who is under fire for what some are calling discrimination. Also, the Mountain Home Police Chief has been placed on paid administrat...

Phil McGrane joined Nate Shelman today to answer all of your election security questions. McGrane also explains why election day is on November 8th and not November 1st this year. (10/6/22)

For the past two nights there have been debates for different state races in Idaho. If you are undecided, why are you undecided? Did you watch the debates? If you are decided, are you voting for anyone out of spite for another candidate? After that discussion, Nate asked: What was the most difficult class or teacher you had? This is in regards to a New York University adjunct professor who was fir...

North Korea launched a missile over Japan today. Should we, as Americans be concerned that it went almost 3,000 miles? What could this mean for us in the future? Nate discussed that and then brought things back to a local level. There was a transgender inmate, who was released last year, while they were serving their sentence, they got gender reassignment surgery. The State of Idaho and its prison...

The Supreme Court is back in session. They will be cases that cover everything from voting rights to the environment. One of the issues that was rejected by the Supreme Court, was two appeals to get rid of the ban on bump stocks. If you have used bump stocks, do you think the ban on bump stocks infringes on your second amendment rights? In Idaho news that has gone National, Chad Daybell wants came...

It is Rant and Rave Thursday! But this one is really special, because today is the day we launch Idaho's Largest Toy Drive, benefitting Toys for Tots!! Nate was joined by Marine SSgt. Ian Paala to talk about this year's Toys For Tots mission. Nate also took your rants, raves, and everything in-between. (9/29/22)

There is a mandatory evacuation order throughout several places in Florida. People are being told that if they choose to stay, there will be no first responders to respond to emergencies. Nate compares this response to the vaccine mandates many people were put under. Locally, we are seeing growth all across the Treasure Valley. Among that growth is more high-density apartments being built. Do you...

Boise City Councilwoman Luci Willits joined Nate to discuss the resignation of outgoing Boise Police Chief Ryan Lee. She answered Nate's questions, as well as yours, in order to try and provide clarity into the situation. (9/27/22)

University of Idaho sent out a letter to faculty and staff regarding how to handle abortion conversations and birth control on campus. The University of Idaho will no longer be able to dispense contraceptives at its on-campus clinic. Do you think birth control should have limitations when coming from a state funded agency? There has been some drama at another Idaho university this week. Richie Bro...

All of our headlines today involve the loss of confidence. News broke late last week that Boise Police Chief Ryan Lee has resigned after the Mayor called for his resignation. This also followed nine officer complaints and an investigation. What is your confidence in public safety? There was a poll released that says only 34% of Democrats want Biden as their 2024 presidential nominee. Democrats, wh...

It's Rant and Rave... Thursday!! Live from Idaho Pizza in Eagle! Mayor Jason Pierce of Eagle joined Nate and discussed what the City of Eagle has to look forward to in the next few weeks. Nate took your rants, raves and a caller from unincorporated Ada County. This Caller is afraid her home value will go down because of a new gun range that is going in right across the street. Gun Enthusiasts, Wou...

Nate had his card information stolen today. The situation has now been corrected; however he wants to visit the business that his information was used at and ask for security camera footage to find the person. Do you think he should? Have you ever had your information stolen? Nate was joined by an Audience member who gave information on how to protect yourselves from similar information. In local...

Nate had some money stolen from his card by a scammer. An Audience member named James, who works for a government agency, gave tips on how to protect yourself from similar situations. (9/20/22)