Outside the Box with Ben Cominos

I’ve found that a lot of the news coverage the mainstream media provides is designed to divide and separate people along political and personal beliefs. In my experience, when you actually get to know just about any person in this country, you’ll realize you agree with them on more than 80% of what you’re talking about.<br /><br />The purpose of this show is to bridge those gaps, and show that we have more in common than we know, or maybe even want to admit. <br /><br />I look forward to engaging in conversations with both guests and listeners on both sides of the aisle, as we try to find ways to unite and improve our community. Who knows… we might even laugh a little bit and have fun while we do it.

10/28/25| Trump Administration Moves To Put Medical Debt Back On Credit Report For... Reasons

We talk about the controvertial move from the CFPB concerning medical debt, AI implementation has resulted in entry level jobs decreasing, and the makings of a left wing Tea Party are taking shape, and I am absolutely here for it.

10-28
01:24:42

10/27/25| We're A Week Away From More Expensive Healthcare & Food Insecurity... I'm Not Seeing Any Urgency

We talk about my exerience with AI over the weekend and why I'm still skeptical, we're less than 7 days away from increasing costs for most Americans, and the Steelers just completely crapped the bed last night.

10-27
01:20:22

10/24/25| Steve Bannon Says "Trump 2028", I Say Ignore That Slob

We talk about the scandal with Wisconsin Public Schools, Steve Bannon implies Trump can run for a 3rd term, and the average cost of healthcare for a family of 4 is approaching 30k.

10-24
01:21:53

10/23/25| Have You Heard About NSPM-7 Yet? If Not, Listen To This

We talk about what NSPM-7 is and what it means for everyday Americans, a huge gambling controversy breaks live during the show, and the Montana Plan begins to gain traction in Wisconsin.

10-23
01:22:47

10/22/25| We Need To Acknowledge That We Are In A Post Political Scandal America

We talk about several scandals in politics across the political aisle, and the professors join me to talk about several of the cases that are on the Supreme Court docket

10-22
01:21:37

10/21/25| We Talked About Beef Prices 2 Years Ago, Why Won't Anyone Address This Problem?

We talk about the real reason the cost of beef has increased, Trump's DHS lies about the boats they're blowing up, and I continue to ask the question "why can't democrats get out of their own way?"

10-21
01:23:17

10/20/25| Breaking Down My Experience At Several "No Kings" Rallies

I talk about my experience at the No Kings rallies this weekend, Europe sets the standard for how government can handle the rise of AI, and Americans frustration with the economy continues to grow as even Republicans admit to feeling the pinch

10-20
01:23:00

10/17/25| Protest With A Purpose At The No Kings Rally This Weekend

We talk about messaging and keeping our cool at the protest this weekend, a Milwaukee woman is banned from AmFam Field due to hateful comments/conduct, and we continue talking about Montana's effort to push back against Citizens United, and how Wisconsin could join.

10-17
01:19:07

10/16/25| The America 1st Crowd Is Pretty Quiet About 40 Billion Dollars Going To Argentina

We talk about the ridiculous expenditure to bail out a failing Argentinian economy, Donald Trump announces price controls for the second time in 10 months, and the Wisconsin Legislature finally passes something.

10-16
01:23:14

10/15/25| Leaked Texts From Both Sides Highlight Troubling Trend In Political Discourse

Vile text messages are leaked from both parties with dispicable rhetoric, the Democratic establishment highlights (AGAIN) why they don't want to change, and Pete Hegseth makes a questionable request from American media companies.

10-15
01:21:16

10/14/25| New Report Shows American Consumers Are On The Hook For Over 50% Of Tariff Costs

We talk about the (very expected) costs of tariffs, there's a way to undo Citizens United on the state level that Wisconsin should utilize, and Mark Cuban proposes a solution to healthcare costs.

10-14
01:21:23

10/13/25| Tentative Peace In The Middle East Is A Cause For Bipartisan Celebration

We talk about the new peace deal for Israel and Palestine, the Trump admin moves to close a 6.2 Gigawatt solar project in Nevada, and we prepare to enter week three of a shutdown with no purpose.

10-13
01:23:09

10/10/25| As Republicans Show Buyer's Remorse, Democrats Flounder Looking For An Inviting Message

We talk about the growing frustration with an economy under Trump, we discuss the Democrats lack of interest in supporting popular candidates, and lay offs/private equity have been secretly dismantling workplaces for decades, it's only becoming apparent now.

10-10
01:18:36

10/09/25| Trump Brags In Press Conference That He's Taking Away Freedom Of Speech

We listen to some unexpected allies in the government shutdown conversation, the masked Gestapo running around bullying immigrants steps in it again, and we talk about just how many jobs are at stake when discussing AI. (Spoilers: not many)

10-09
01:20:40

10/08/25| Northeast Wisconsin Set To Build More Housing, Will More Options Lower Costs?

We talk about the new rules for home building in Wisconsin, and the Professors join me to talk about states rights, the National Guard, and the future of mass Democracy.

10-08
46:29

10/07/25| After A 4 Day Vacation, Government's Still Closed, Ice Has Gotten More Out Of Hand

We talk about what I noticed during my trip to Colorado, Trump's supporters are starting to show signs of frustration with his approach to governance, and an AI data center could get built in Port Washington.

10-07
01:22:07

10/02/25| Weed Should've Been Legal Years Ago In Wisconsin... And Not Just Medicinal

We continue discussing the shutdown, both the asinine logic from Republicans and the lack of consistent messaging from Democrats, Republicans proposed medicinal marijuana (which doesn't go far enough), and Trump's popularity is tanking outside of his base.

10-02
01:25:00

10/01/25| The REPUBLICANS Shut The Government Down, Anything Else Is Disingenuous

We talk about the inevitable fallout from the shut down, I speak with Laura Lee and Cutter on WAPL about concert venue consolidation, and I vent about gambling machines.

10-01
01:11:43

09/30/25| If The Government Shuts Down, It Will Be The Fault Of The Majority Party

We break down the potential for a shutdown, why are ICE agents so scared they have to wear masks and police officers don't, and would you like it if your utilities could control when you can use your air conditioning.

09-30
01:23:27

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