It's Rant and Rave Friday! To start the show Nate rants about how some news stations have started using the phrase "breaking news." This is after several news stations used the phrase before announcing that Tom Brady's divorce was official. This is not what Nate feels is a serious enough situation for that phrase. After That Nate discusses a local holiday event where there is going to be an LGBTQ night featuring drag santa. How would you feel if you didn't know that event was happening that night and you brought your kids? To end the show on a good note, Nate took your raves! (10/28/22)

Nate discusses topics of international and local interest. On an international level: Do you think that we should continue funding any part of the conflict going on in Ukraine? At this, point do you think that Russia is just trying to drag the war out in order to control energy and other supply chain issues?

Locally, out of all of the schools that scored well on their ISATs, most of them are charter schools. This might change Nate's mind on school choice. Where did your kids go to school and why? Do you think tax payer money should follow students to the schools that they attend even if they are private schools? (10/27/22)

Nate started off the show a little different today. He gave us a sneak peek into Idaho's Largest Toy Drive! Mike Kasper joined in and they talked about a little side bet they have going and what happens if we reach our goal of $100,000 dollars.

Staying on the topic of children, test scores nationally have gone down. Here in Idaho scores have also gone down. What can we do to ensure our kids are meeting the goals and learning what they need to? Don't say money... because you can ask New York, spending per child is not the only factor. (10/26/22)

The day after the school shooting in St. Louis, we have more information about it. Nate asks school workers: Would you would be willing to carry a gun in order to protect students? He asks everybody else: How much ammo do you own? This is because the shooter had more than 600 rounds on him. After that Nate asks what the definition of Christian Nationalism is. This is after an Idaho Statesman Op-Ed that says that Christian Nationalism is affecting Idaho politics. What is your definition? (10/25/22)

There was a teenager killed this weekend when he was hit by a semi-truck on the corner of Highway 55 and Beacon Light Road. What do we need to do in our community to make it safer for cyclists?

After that discussion ended Nate talked about student debt relief. The federal program that is set provided student debt relief, has been put on a pause while The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals weighs in on a lawsuit against it. While you may not agree with the program, is it worth going to court over? (10/24/22)

It's Rant and Rave Friday, live from Shooters Bench in Nampa! Nate took your rants, raves, and everything in between. The main news story of discussion today is a ballot initiative that, if passed, would allow the Idaho State Legislature to call itself back for a special session. Are you for it or against it? (10/21/22)

At the beginning of the show Dorothy Moon, The Chairwoman of the Idaho Republican Party, joined Nate to discuss an event they are holding tonight. She also weighed in on what is and isn't an important issue for the Idaho Legislature and what her thoughts are on Republicans supporting and endorsing non-Republican candidates. After that we discussed something completely different, child marriage. The Idaho Supreme Court chose not to weigh in on a case where a parent agreed to marry off his sixteen-year-old daughter in order to get out of custody hearings with his ex-wife. Do you think that the Idaho law should say no one under the age of eighteen can get married? How safe do you feel in the Treasure Valley? Nampa Mayor Debbie Kling reported, that while some crime is down, violent crime in Nampa has increased. There is also a story that the Boise Police are looking into involving a group of teenagers ganging up and going after adults in Downtown Boise. (10/20/22)

Nate made a joke about a squirrel possibly causing a power outage at the station, and then we heard all of your stories about eating squirrel. Have you ever eaten a squirrel? How do you prepare it?

A Meridian man is filing a tort claim for $200,000 dollars. This is after he was the passenger in a crash last May. The driver of the car he was in was arrested for felony aggravated DUI; the car they were in crashed into a police car that had its lights on.

Sophie was able to fill out the student loan forgiveness application in less than 5 minutes. There was not only a news story saying that you can fill it out in under 5 minutes, but also a story asking borrowers to be aware of scams that are popping up surrounding student loan forgiveness.

Congressman Russ Fulcher joined Nate following an Idaho Statesman Editorial Board comment that he had "betrayed" his country. Fulcher also discussed inflation, student loans, and other issues he has gotten questions from Idahoans about.

The Oath Keepers trial is ongoing and the Prosecution has presented all sort of cellphone data that is trying to prove that they had intent to be violent during January 6th. What are your thoughts? Nate shared his.

There was a story that says Idaho Teachers are tired, but pushing through it. However, we are not seeing a story about all of the Teachers who are happy and doing a great job. Parents, are you happy with your child's Teacher? A survey put out by the Idaho State Department says that parents are happier and students are more engaged this year than last year. (10/19/22)

Congressman Russ Fulcher joined Nate Shelman to discuss an Idaho Statesman Editorial Board article where they said that Fulcher had "betrayed" his country. He also discussed the questions he had about the 2020 election, and questions he's gotten from Idahoans about inflation, debt relief, and other national issues. (10/19/22)

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 Party, told the Idaho Statesman that they are seeing more and more Republicans voting for Democrats. Are you voting along party lines in all races?

Election day is Three weeks away. Do you believe the polls? Right now, they show Republicans becoming the majority in the US House. (10/18/22)