It's Rant and Rave Friday, with guest host Brian Wiley from The Real Money Pros! He is joined by State Senator Jim Rice to discuss further his bill to reduce property taxes. Brian also discussed rising gas prices and energy production. (3/4/22)

Brain Wiley and Jeremiah Bates from the Real Money Pros filled in for Nate Shelman today. They discussed the economic sanctions that the US and other allies have imposed on Russia, an Idaho bill that, if passed, will stop PERSI investments in russian assets or currencies, and the overall conflict between Russia and Ukraine. (3/3/22)

State Representative Greg Cheney joined Nate to discuss why he voted no to the bill that would ban employers from mandating vaccines. (3/2/22)

State Representative Charlie Shepherd joins Nate to discuss his bill that would ban employees from mandating COVID-19 vaccines for Idaho employees. (3/2/22)

There is a New York City Mobster that has a unique link to the Treasure Valley. He was just sentenced to prison for up to five years. Nate discusses that and shares other stories that may be mob related, if the mob exists, because of course there is no such thing. Meanwhile, there has been a lot of symbolic stands with Ukraine lately. Everything from pouring out certain brands of vodka, to lighting up buildings in blue and yellow. Let's take a step back and ask a simple question: Do you support Russia or Ukraine in the current conflict? Give this podcast a listen to see how our audience responded. (3/1/22)

Over 500,000 people have left Ukraine to seek refuge somewhere else. Would you be willing to accept Ukranian Refugees here in Boise? Trump made a comment a CPAC this weekend that sounded like he may run for president in 2024. Who would be your top republican pick for the 2024 election? After those discussions, Nate brings the conversation closer to home. In Idaho there is an idea in the legislature that would put public funds aside for parents who wanted to send their kids to public schools. Do you think it is the government's responsibility to provide funds for private education? (2/28/22)

Big Jim Smith filled in today for Rant and Rave Friday! He also talked to State Representative Judy Boyle about a bill that would make it so all substitute teachers would have to get drug tested. There is opposition to this bill because it is already required in several school districts either as a pre requisite to subbing, or if under suspicion of drug use. What are your thoughts?

Congressman Russ Fulcher talked to Nate Shelman today about the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (2/24/22)

Russia has officially invaded Ukraine. Congressman Fulcher talked to Nate about what the US should be doing. What are your thoughts? (2/24/22)

Senator Mike Crapo joined Nate to discuss Ukraine, Russia, and inflation. The Senator also took calls from you about your concerns. In Idaho the House has passed a bill onto the Senate that would make it so businesses could not mandate employees to get vaccinated. What are your thoughts? (2/23/22)