Best Nate Hanson Podcasts (2025)

1
Guiding Idaho with Jack Hurty 1:00:18

Play Pause

3h ago1:00:18

1:00:18

Jack Hurty is the Salmon and Steelhead coordinator for the Idaho Outfitter and Guide Association. The Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association is a statewide trade organization that represents, supports, and advocates for licensed outfitters and guides to promote safe, sustainable outdoor recreation and tourism in Idaho. Idaho’s public lands and wat…

1
The Good (ID) The Bad (HI) & The Ugly (CA) with Richard McPherson 1:03:06

3h ago1:03:06

1:03:06

Richard McPherson is a world leading authority on Nuclear Technology. In Episode 5 of the American Nuclear series, we discuss the plight of three different states: California, Hawaii, and Idaho. California and Hawaii have some of the most expensive power in the country, and as Richard explains, this was no accident. There are also clear examples of…

1
Immigration, Flags, & Golf with Matt Clifford 40:20

3d ago40:20

40:20

Matt Clifford is the Sheriff of Ada County and came on to speak about a number of issues. There is a large concern that the Ada County Sheriff’s office is somehow functioning in a different manner than usual with regard to immigration and ICE issues, or with the recent flag issue, and Sheriff Clifford came in and spoke to these concerns. He is also…

1
Critical Minerals in Idaho with McKinsey Lyon 46:39

4d ago46:39

46:39

McKinsey Lyon works for Perpetua Resources and works to explain the plight that the United States is in with its critical minerals. Currently, the US relies on a number of other countries for roughly 50 critical minerals that are vital to either our economic or defense abilities, and some of these countries, like China, have started halting the sal…

1
Serving the Lease of Idaho with Rev. Bill Roscoe 53:43

4d ago53:43

53:43

Rev. Bill Roscoe is the President/CEO of Boise Rescue Mission Ministries and has served the Treasure Valley’s homeless population for decades. Rev. Roscoe provides beds, meals, and help 365 days a year and has never run out of beds. The Rescue Mission does, however, prohibit the use of drugs and other illicit substances while residents stay at the …

1
Building a Jail in Payette County with Sheriff Andy Creech 27:32

5d ago27:32

27:32

Andy Creech is the Sheriff in Payette County, Idaho, and came in to speak about the upcoming vote on building a new jail. The existing jail was originally built in the 1970s and then expanded roughly 20+ years ago. The Sheriff’s office at this point is being forced to release low level felons on pre-trial release because they have nowhere to house …

1
Don't Listen to This Episode (with Nate Shellman) 55:27

5d ago55:27

55:27

Nate Shellman is the station manager and news talk host at KBOI. He and I had a conversation with zero redemptive value. Enjoy. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enfor…

1
Rate Increases & Power in Idaho with Ed Lodge 50:59

6d ago50:59

50:59

Ed Lodge is the President of Idaho’s Public Utility Commission and came in to talk about the recent rate increase case with Idaho Power, the nature of rate cases, the considerations, and how the PUC works to protect Idahoans. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, I…

1
Trade Skills or College In Idaho with Zach Hanson 1:16:49

6d ago1:16:49

1:16:49

Zach Hanson is a best selling author and recently published The Trade Gap: Break the rules, Learn a skill, Own your future. Zach experienced what many white collar professionals have and was laid off from his AI based job and wasn’t able to easily replace his employment. In the interim, he was able to provide for his family with skills he had devel…

1
Political Barriers with American Nuclear with Dr. Frostie White 51:40

7d ago51:40

51:40

Dr. Frostie White has spent the last four decades in the American Nuclear Power industry, working in every aspect of the industry. She came in to shed light on the soft barriers to introducing more nuclear power in Idaho and America. Spoiler alert: the barriers are not technology, safety, or capacity. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth …

1
Nuclear & Science in Idaho with John Wagner 45:01

10d ago45:01

45:01

John Wagner is the director of Idaho National Labs, the birthplace of American commercial nuclear power. INL is responsible for turning on the first light bulb with nuclear derived energy, and that legacy continues today. This presidential administration is pushing hard for nuclear energy as the next great energy boom in America, and INL needs Idah…

1
Students & Community in Idaho with Celeste Bolin 1:03:37

10d ago1:03:37

1:03:37

Celeste Bolin is the Executive Director of One Stone High School, a project based, student-led private school in the Treasure Valley. One Stone focuses on many core principals that run counter to standard public education, and specifically focuses on community creation and integration. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundat…

1
An Idaho Dairyman with Caleb DeGroot 27:31

11d ago27:31

27:31

Caleb DeGroot is a multigeneration Idaho Dairy producer at Sunview Dairy. He graciously took me on a huge tour of the entire operation. We spoke about diet, milking, transport, testing, and many other things that actually blew my mind. The vision of dairy that I had understood from other media sources, I came to find out, is all wrong. I greatly ap…

1
Matt's Destroyed Back & Idaho Water Polo with Dr. Justin Brink 1:08:24

12d ago1:08:24

1:08:24

Dr. Justin Brink is the proprietor at Premier Spine and Sport in Eagle. He is also on the Treasure Valley masters water polo team that won the championship game at the Rigby tournament for the second year in a row. He also helps me with my trash back. We had too much fun on this one. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundatio…

1
The State of Nampa, Idaho with Debbie Kling 30:11

12d ago30:11

30:11

Debbie Kling is the Mayor of Nampa, Idaho, and came in to speak on a myriad of topics including growth, long term development projects, the Ford Idaho center, and more. She is electing to not run for re-election and leaves big shoes to be filled. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization com…

1
Idaho's 4%-6% Holdback & Education Update with Janie Ward-Engelking 49:27

13d ago49:27

49:27

Janie Ward-Engelking is an Idaho state senator on JFAC. We spoke earlier in the year about her concerns regarding the tax relief and Idaho’s capacity to fulfill its financial obligations. Now Idaho finds itself in a situation where departments are being asked to make cuts and hold back funding to ensure any shortfall in revenue can be dealt with. W…

1
Energy Rate Increases, Mines, and More with Cally Younger 45:52

14d ago45:52

45:52

Cally Younger is the Administrator for the Office of Energy and Mineral Resources in Idaho. She recently came in to speak on the enormous energy rate increase that many Idahoans are about to absorb, our current energy options, and mining in Idaho. Chalk this one up to another show and guest that kind of blew my mind. Fun fact: The USA cannot make b…

1
Progress of Nuclear Power with Richard McPherson 42:34

14d ago42:34

42:34

Richard McPherson is a world leading authority on Nuclear Technology. In Episode 3 of the American Nuclear series, we discuss the progress America has made since the start of the first nuclear power plant, Shipping Port. It only took the US three years to build and turn on the plant. Now it takes nearly two decades. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supp…

1
Nuclear Power & Water in Idaho with Mike Simpson 31:57

16d ago31:57

31:57

Mike Simpson is the District 2 US Congressman to Idaho and came in to speak about Nuclear Power & Water in Idaho. The current administration has issued executive orders to engage nuclear power in our country on a historic level, and Idaho National Labs is at the forefront of that project. Water, of course, is a huge piece of that conversation and i…

1
The Potato Movie with Shannon McGuire 1:24:35

17d ago1:24:35

1:24:35

Shannon McGuire is the executive producer of the Potato Movie, a love song for Idaho, as she puts it. Shannon moved to Idaho almost two decades ago from an inner city in California and has not only embraced and been embraced by Idaho, but also struggled with understanding the story that is told about this incredible state everywhere else. She worke…

1
Idaho's Continued Women's Health Crisis with Susie Keller 27:56

17d ago27:56

27:56

Susie Keller is the CEO of the Idaho Medical Association and came in to speak on the recently released JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) report on the continued slide of women’s health access in Idaho. Since the Roe V Wade repeal, Idaho went from having 268 OB/GYNs in the state to losing 114 and was only able to recruit 20 to the s…

1
Educational Spending Efficacy in Idaho with Jeff Carlson 45:16

18d ago45:16

45:16

Jeff Carlson is an Education Tech specialist and came in to speak on the value of having a Student Longitudinal Data Set in Idaho. An SLDS would allow policy makers in Idaho to better understand the complete picture of funds spent by the Idaho government on an individual 0-18 years old and better enhance or restrict funding based on efficacy and li…

1
Non-Competes in Idaho Medical with Jacob Silvester 48:32

18d ago48:32

48:32

Jacob Silvester is a practicing attorney and works with medical contract law across the country. There has been much discussion in recent times about non-competes in Idaho and their effect on attracting qualified medical professionals to our state. Jacob came in to shed light on the good, the bad, and the ugly from where he sits. Enjoy! The Ranch P…

1
True Transparency in Idaho with Brandon Woolf 46:21

19d ago46:21

46:21

Brandon Woolf is the Idaho State Controller, one of the five constitutional officers on the land board, and the driving force behind the Transparent Idaho site. The state controller is in charge of monitoring millions of transaction points, and as such is ground zero for anyone looking to double check the spending of the Idaho state government. The…

1
Providing for the Idaho Community with Amber Ford 56:50

20d ago56:50

56:50

Amber Ford is the Co-President of the Vallivue Education Association, commonly referred to as the “Teachers Union.” Every year, the VEA hosts Vallivue Back to School Fair where parents and students come from the entire Treasure Valley to receive free back to school supplies, sports physicals, vision and hearing checks, middle school uniforms, hairc…

1
Russian Uranium & the Nuclear Fuel Cycle with Richard McPherson 1:14:33

21d ago1:14:33

1:14:33

Richard McPherson is a world leading authority on Nuclear Technology. In Episode 2 of the American Nuclear series, we discuss the role of Uranium supply in the race for nuclear power, Russia’s control of Uranium, and the nuclear fuel cycle. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed…

1
Episode #70: Mike and Nate Dunn, F&M Bank 42:20

21d ago42:20

42:20

Mike and Nate Dunn are the father and son duo leading F&M Bank, the local Iowa bank celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Nate currently serves as the President and CEO, and his father, Mike, now serves as the Chairman. Mike and Nate join me to discuss how they’re celebrating 100 years of business, how they give back to their community, and …

1
Summer, Bingo, and Lego Lifestyle with Brandy Furiani 52:00

24d ago52:00

52:00

Brandy Furiani is the executive director of the Eagle Chamber of Commerce and came in to speak on summer events, gluten free beer, and getting tan. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format in…

1
Barges, Gluten, and Idaho Wheat Production with Britany Hurst Marchant 1:02:17

25d ago1:02:17

1:02:17

Britany Hurst Marchant is the Executive Director of the Idaho Wheat Commission and came in to speak about transportation, economics, and qualities of Idaho wheat. There are roughly 200,000 people involved in the planting, growing, harvesting, transporting, and sale of this product, making it a HUGE cornerstone of the Idaho economy and diet. Underst…

1
Serving Idaho with Tommy Ahlquist 1:13:41

26d ago1:13:41

1:13:41

Tommy Ahlquist is an ER Doc, developer, and former candidate for Idaho Governor. He has been instrumental in developing the Treasure Valley and engaging fundamental issues that affect everyday Idahoans. He serves on many boards and non-profits and believes deeply in helping others and our communities as a way towards self improvement. Hopefully thi…

1
Ed. Tech & DC Education Trip with Alexis Morgan 1:05:21

27d ago1:05:21

1:05:21

Alexis Morgan is the former Idaho state PTA President, education advocate, and PHD student in public policy. She recently traveled across the US for a national education technology conference in Texas as well as a stop in DC where she participated in a national press conference on the state of education with vouchers. She is also the host of the Ou…

1
American Nuclear: E 01 with Richard McPherson 56:28

28d ago56:28

56:28

Richard McPherson is a world leading authority on Nuclear Technology. He has worked in this sector since the mid 1960s and is now educating the country on the realities of Nuclear Energy on what much of the world already knows: nuclear power is the best renewable energy source that the world has. In Episode 1, we discuss the role energy had to play…

1
The Spirit of Star, Idaho with Ernest Woods 1:54:28

1M ago1:54:28

1:54:28

Ernest Woods is a proud Star, Idaho resident and publisher of Star Spirit Media. He understands Idaho on a deep level and is aware of the larger cultural shifts that are happening. He was an absolute blast to speak with, especially around the birthday of our country. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit m…

1
Hospital Struggles in Idaho with Toni Lawson 39:08

1M ago39:08

39:08

Toni Lawson is a Gov. Affairs liaison with the Idaho Hospital Association. There are many issues within medicine and health care right now in Idaho, including non-compete clauses, medicare reimbursement, and medical education. Toni’s knowledge of all these things was remarkable and absolutely important for anyone looking to understand why we are la…

1
#163 – Jeremiah Johnston: The Shroud of Turin Proves the Resurrection 1:07:24

1M ago1:07:24

1:07:24

Could one ancient cloth change how we see the resurrection? Dr. Jeremiah Johnston joins us to unpack the Shroud of Turin, its baffling science, strange history, and the image that no one can explain. Does this relic prove Jesus physically rose from the dead, or is it just a misunderstood artifact? We explore what happens when modern science collide…

1
Public Lands Sale with Nick Fasciano 48:37

1M ago48:37

48:37

Nick Fasciano is the Executive Director of the Idaho Wildlife Federation. He and the IWF, along with many other organizations across the country, worked tirelessly to get the public lands sale provision removed from the recent bill that moved through our national government. Nick did an incredible job explaining the nuances of the bill, how the lan…

1
Dams, History, & A Dry June with Paul Arrington 45:43

1M ago45:43

45:43

Paul Arrington is the Executive Director of the Idaho Water Users Association. He came on to speak about some of our Idaho dams as they relate to salmon, the history of the salmon prior to the dams, and our ever changing water prospects. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to…

1
West Ada Education in 2025 with Lori Frasure 52:03

1M ago52:03

52:03

Lori Frasure is the Board Chair for West Ada School District, the best large school district in the state of Idaho. She came in to speak on the state of education in the district, what they’re doing well, what they’re working on, and what public education looks like for its 40,000 students. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Fo…

1
Meters, Hotels, & Trust in Caldwell with Diana Register 1:16:27

1M ago1:16:27

1:16:27

Diana Register is a City Councilwoman in Caldwell, Idaho. She came in to speak on many issues that have sparked controversy in the incredible city. Parking meters, hotels, and the development process have all been part of a recent failed recall, and she addressed them all. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-pr…

1
Recreation for All of Idaho with Brad Wilson 56:22

1M ago56:22

56:22

Brad Wilson is the GM of Bogus Basin, a not for profit ski and recreation area in the Treasure Valley. Brad and Bogus have managed to continue growing the recreational offerings and maintained affordable options for all Idahoans, not just those with the most income. Hearing about the things Bogus is doing as well as where Brad sees it heading was a…

1
Bonus: Hell, Paul, and the Bible’s Authority 12:48

1M ago12:48

12:48

To listen to the full episode, become a premium member here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-did-jesus-133702952 Shelby and Nate tackle your biggest questions about hell, Paul, and the authority of Scripture. Did Jesus really teach eternal torment? What do we do with parts of the Bible that no longer reflect our values? And are we all just pick…

1
Idaho's BEST Tomahawk Steak with Chris Alvarez 56:26

1M ago56:26

56:26

Chris Alvarez is a private chef and manager at Hoagland Meats in the Treasure Valley. They produce high quality proteins for purchase and even delivery, and he came in to show how he cooks a tomahawk steak. This was, hands down, the best meat I have ever had. He gave detailed instructions on what to use, how to measure and cook, so we can all enjoy…

1
Addressing Homeless Encampments in Idaho with Codi Galloway 26:42

1M ago26:42

26:42

Codi Galloway is an Idaho State Senator and passed a bill last session to outlaw homeless camping in public areas of our larger Idaho cities. She came in to explain exactly what the bill aims to do and what it asks of cities that pass the population threshold. Homeless encampments have become an enormous problem nationwide in the last couple decade…

1
America's Birthday with Ted Hill 49:15

2M ago49:15

49:15

Ted Hill is a US Navy fighter pilot, Idaho State Rep., and lifelong patriot. On America’s birthday, Ted came to speak about freedom, America’s place in the world, and what he sees, both good and bad, on the horizon for the United States. We owe him and all our service men and women, past and present, a huge thank you for maintaining our country’s f…

1
Homeless, Housing, and Preserving Boise with Lauren McLean 26:55

2M ago26:55

26:55

Lauren McLean is the Mayor of Boise and came in to speak about key issues and work in the city. Boise and Idaho’s Treasure Valley are quickly becoming the least affordable housing markets in the country, leading to increased homelessness, decreased homeownership, and a lower quality of life. Mayor McLean and I hit on many things the city is doing t…

1
Salmon & Energy in Idaho with Mitch Cutter 54:59

2M ago54:59

54:59

Mitch Cutter is a Salmon and Energy specialist with the Idaho Conservation League and came in to speak about the complex relationship with our Snake River dams, historic salmon issues, energy production, transportation, and more. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiase…