The Nate Shelman Show

(3.19.26) Nate Shelman discussed Boise State thinking about renaming Cesar Chavez Lane after the recent allegations regarding him committing sexual assault. Nate wants to know what you would rename that lane.

(3.19.26) How much money are you willing to spend on having the US in Iran? Nate Shelman discusses the Pentagon asking for $200 Billion to continue the effort in the Middle East.

(3.19.26) Nate Shelman discussed what it means to be a non-MAGA or MAGA Republican and asks Republicans to call in and identify themselves and respectfully disagree.

(3.18.26) Nate Shelman talked about two different Idaho issues. Do you think all Idaho House Ethics Committee Investigations should be made private? Do you think Semi-Trucks should travel at the same speed as passenger vehicles? 

(3.18.26) Nate Shelman discussed why you haven't voted in a Primary Election if you choose not to do so. Also, There's an Election May 19th!

(3.18.26) Nate Shelman asks you whether a rat infestation in Ada County should be a State issue. What are your thoughts?

(3.17.26) Nate Shelman talked to a group that until today he had yet to single out. Non-MAGA Republicans called in and talked about what makes them Conservatives who don't walk the MAGA line.

(3.17.26) Nate Shelman asks you if you have any concerns about the United States being in Iran. This is after Joe Kent announced his resignation today.

(3.17.26) Nate Shelman is joined by Idaho State Controller Brandon Woolf to talk about Sunshine Week and the State's fiscal transparency. 

(3.17.26) What chance do you think the SAVE Act will have in the House if it passes the Senate? Nate Shelman took your calls!

(3.16.26) Nate Shelman talked to those of you who have faced workplace discrimination. This is because Idaho's discrimination complaints have doubled in recent years.

(3.16.26) Several people are listed in a federal bribery indictment that involves six people accepting bribes to put a certain brand of wine on the shelf at a popular grocery store chain. Nate Shelman asks wine lovers if they care.

(3.16.26) Nate Shelman asked Democrats to call in and asked why someone shouldn't have to show identification or proof of residency to vote. Democrats, what do you think?

(3.12.26) Nate Shelman asks if you would like to see more armed security guards. What are your thoughts? Nate also discussed if you see something, say something. How do we make the world we live in safer?

(3.11.26) Nate Shelman discussed the Tomahawk missile that hit a girls' school in Iran. What are your thoughts?

(3.11.26) Nate Shelman discussed whether or not Kratom should be regulated in the State of Idaho and how it should be regulated. What are your thoughts?

(3.11.26) Nate Shelman discussed a bill that would repeal the medicaid expansion that was passed in 2018. He talked to those of you who are on Medicaid or have children who are on Medicaid.

(3.10.26) Nate Shelman discussed what the penalty should be for animal abuse. This is after an Eagle Man has been charged with a misdemeanor after he allegedly shot and killed two cats in a cage. What are your thoughts?

(3.10.26) Nate Shelman discussed an Idaho House Judiciary, Rules, and Administration Committee meeting earlier this week, after chaos erupted after a vote occurred where a bill passed with a do-pass recommendation.

(3.10.26) There is an initiative in Oregon that would essentially outlaw hunting, fishing, and ranching, among other things. The ballot initiative would make it illegal to kill animals outside of exceptions for self-defense and veterinary care. Nate Shelman and Sophie make a bet on whether or not the ballot initiative will pass.

(3.8.26) Nate Shelman discussed the feedback from President Trump's press conference regarding updates on Iran.

(3.9.26) An Oregon Ballot Initiative could make pest control illegal. Before Nate Shelman discussed that story with all of you, he discussed your opinion on Daylight Savings Time.

(3.4.26) Sophie annoyed Nate by making him take the Climate Action Plan quiz that the City of Boise put out. Listen to this podcast for a laugh.

(3.4.26) Nate Shelman discussed whether or not charities or individuals should provide food and shelter to illegal immigrants who need it. What are your thoughts?

(3.4.26) All of you are Senators for this hour! Nate Shelman asks you whether or not you would vote against or for the War Powers Resolution. What are your thoughts?

(3.3.26) What is your personal boundary for when we should pull out of Iran? Is it gas prices, boots on the ground, or something else? Nate Shelman took your calls and discussed your answers!

(3.3.26) Nate Shelman discusses whether or not EVerify should be required for all businesses. What are your thoughts?

(3.2.26) Who is against the attack on Iran? Nate Shelman took your thoughts about the US attacking Iran over the weekend.

(3.2.26) We've heard everyone else's reaction, now it's your turn! Nate Shelman took your thoughts about the US attacking Iran over the weekend.

(3.2.26) We've heard everyone else's reaction, now it's your turn! Nate Shelman took your thoughts about the US attacking Iran over the weekend.

(2.27.26) Welcome to another Rave Hour! Nate Shelman took all of your good news from people in the community helping others out and businesses you love. Nate heard all of your raves!

(2.27.26) Nate Shelman discusses all of the implants that have moved here from other states. Kudos to Jerry in Emmett for coining the new KBOI-ism! Nate also took all of your other rants!

(2.27.26) Who do you want to be Governor? Are you a hockey fan? What the hell was Matt even talking about? Those are all questions that will be answered in this podcast! Except for the question about Matt... we still have no clue. Join Nate Shelman for this week's Potpourri Hour on Rant and Rave Friday!

(2.26.26) Nate Shelman discussed Hilary Clinton's deposition over the Epstein files. Nate also asked the question: Do you want to see Trump deposed under oath over the Epstein Files?

(2.26.26) Nate Shelman first discusses personal finance and asks if you would pay up to $800 per season to watch your favorite professional football team. After that, we moved on to the Statewide budget. Where should we cut the budget?

(2.25.26) Nate Shelman discussed a controversy in the Idaho Legislature, where a bill that would mandate E-Verify for businesses was being presented to a committee, and a person in brownface was allowed to testify. If you are a business owner, do you want E-Verify mandated?

(2.25.26) Nate Shelman discusses the Delilah Act to make it against the law for illegal immigrants to have driver's licenses. 

(2.25.26) Syphilis is on the rise in Eastern Idaho, and there is a nationwide shortage of medication for it. Nate Shelman discusses the free testing Idahoans on the East side of the state have access to.

(2.25.26) Nate Shelman discussed your reactions to the State of the Union Address. Do you agree with the sentiment that the US Government's first job is to protect American Citizens before illegal immigrants?

(2.24.26) Nate Shelman discussed how you are feeling about the Country and President Trump ahead of tonight's State of the Union Address. Do you think the speech will be shorter or longer than 2 hours?

(2.24.26) There were protests outside of the dinner where Donald Trump Jr. was speaking last night. Protesters were yelling awful things at guests attending. Nate Shelman wants to have a conversation with them. So, if you are angry, why are you angry?

(2.24.26) Nate Shelman discussed the arrest of a suspect in connection with the stolen ambulance that was driven into the Portico Building. What do you think the sentence should be?

(2.23.26) Nate Shelman discussed the Boise DHS building being vandalized after the Meridian one was attacked last week. Are you concerned that we have a problem?

(2.23.26) The United States Men's Hockey team beat Canada in the Winter Olympics and got the gold medal. Nate Shelman talked about the joy and pride this event stirred up.

(2.23.26) Nate Shelman discussed the killing of a cartel leader and the violence that has occurred in Mexico since. How involved do you want the US to be in cleaning up this issue?

(2.19.26) Nate Shelman took your calls about the incident at St. Luke's in Meridian last night. A Suspect stole an Ambulance and then drove it into the Portico North Building. They then covered the ambulance in gas before being scared away by first responders responding to the scene of the crime.

(2.19.26) Nate Shelman was joined by Police Chief Tracy Basterrechea, who answered questions about the overnight incident that is being investigated after a person stole an ambulance, drove it into the Portico North Building, and tried to set it on fire.

(2.18.26) Our neighbors in Washington and Oregon are proposing legislation to close their own budget deficits that might have people migrating towards Idaho. Nate Shelman tells you about those stories and wraps up the show with Winter Olympic chat.

(2.18.26) Nate Shelman talks about Juneteenth and Columbus Day. Should Juneteenth be made optional? A North Idaho Town has reversed it as an official city holiday and reinstated Columbus Day.

(2.18.26) Nate Shelman was joined in studio to discuss the filibuster, ICE, the ag workforce modernization act, and Iran.