The Nate Shelman Show

There is a local mom who has been receiving rental assistance from a federal program that is about to end. Nate Shelman took the last hour of his show to further ask for genuine advice. If we want people to quit relying on the government, how can they become more self reliant? (5/30/23)

There is a federal assistance rent program that is about to end. This program has helped several people in Ada County including a single mom of two kids. According to the Statesman, this mom makes $15 an hour and is currently renting an apartment that costs $1,700 a month. Without being judgemental, what honest advice do you have for her, to help her out of this situation? Nate Shelman took your calls and advice. (5/30/23)

Nate Shelman started out the hour by asking: How many of you take the time to wash your car, wax it, and put in that extra effort to make sure your car looks its best? How do you guys feel that chip sealing started today in Ada County? That discussion lead to which counties are the best and worst drivers in the State of Idaho. Which counties would you rank as having the best and worst drivers? (5/30/23)

Nate Shelman takes Today's show to honor those who served this country and lost their lives. For the entire program we heard your stories of those friends and family members you wished to honor ahead of Memorial Day. (5/26/23)

There is a new fund that has been set up in Idaho to help cover costs for minors who want to cross state lines to receive transgender medical care. Nate Shelman asks: Does Idaho need a law, similar to the one we have about abortions, that would prohibit transporting a minor across state lines for transgender care without parental permission? A few states, including Iowa, are considering laws that would ease up on child labor laws to help fill jobs. Do you think we should loosen up on child labor laws? Do you think children should be able to work in bars or with hazardous chemicals? Nate Shelman wrapped up the show with the court of public opinion. Do you think the Meridian woman who was arrested on trespassing for tearing down closed tape in a park in 2020, should receive the $500,000 that she is seeking in a tort claim against the city? (5/25/23)

The Department of Homeland Security released a statement saying that crazy people or groups with strong ideologies may do violent and crazy things. Meanwhile a crazy person who rammed a Uhaul into the White House will now get dowgraded charges. What are your thoughts? Nate Shelman discussed those stories and then took your feedback on Ron DeSantis' 2024 campaign announcement. What are your thoughts on how the announcement went? (5/24/23)

To start off the show Nate Shelman discussed moose and bear. Yeah, we know that there is another GOP 2024 candidate announcing tomorrow and the US Surgeon General released an advisory today, but after talking about negative things for so long we start out with a moose in the Northend. Listen to this podcast to hear what that's about. Have you ever shared your passwords for streaming websites? Netflix began to crack down on just that Today. After that Nate Shelman asked you: What percent chance do you think DeSantis might have at winning the GOP Presidential Primary? Do you prefer him or another candidate? To wrap up the show Nate asked parents to call in about the US Surgeon General's advisory. Today Dr. Vivek Murthy said that social media is bad for teenagers. At what age have you allowed your children access to social media? (5/23/23)

Today was the arraignment of Bryan Kohberger, the man who is accused of murdering four University of Idaho students. When asked how he plead, he stood silently forcing the judge to enter not guilty pleas for Kohberger. The prosecutors in this case will have two months to decide whether or not to pursue the death penalty. If Kohberger is found guilty, are you for or against the death penalty? Nate Shelman took your calls on that and then asked your opinion on a completely different topic. Who actually cares about the debt limit? We hear about it a lot, but is it something you are concerned about? To wrap up the show Nate Shelman discussed what the federal government, and three states, have agreed to do to conserve water. Listen to this podcast to hear all of those discussions. (5/22/23)

It's Rant and Rave Friday! Nate Shelman starts out the show by discussing whether or not we will see a moon landing again in the next five years. Now that NASA has hired Blue Origin and Space X to design lunar landing technology that this will open up manned space exploration again? For the Rant hour, Nate Shelman discussed rapid growth in the Treasure Valley, as Nampa becomes the fastest growing city in Idaho. What do you think we can do to curb growth in Idaho? To wrap up the show Nate discussed whether or not AM radio should be federally mandated to be in all cars. What are your thoughts? (5/19/23)

There is a video circulating the internet of Meridian Police officers arresting a suspect while using force. One of the officers is seen punching the suspect. The Meridian Police Department has released a statement. Nate Shelman asked people who have seen the video to call in and give their preliminary opinions of it. Nate also asked: What questions do you have after seeing the video? (5/18/23)