Outside the Box with Ben Cominos

We talk about why Juneteenth is an important holiday, we talk about JD Vance's words for Bibi Netanyahu, and we talk about the relationship between homelessness and sanctuary cities. 

We jump into the media's reaction to the Memorandum of understanding, from all sides, Trump's new FED Chair, same as the old FED Chair, and when is purity politics acceptable. 

89% of Boomers want younger generations to pay more for Social Security, we talk about the new Trump/Iran deal, and I chat with Elizabeth Fitzgibbon, who's running for Congress in the 6th Congressional District.

We jump into the breakdown of the results from the straw poll, the UK moves to supress freedom of speech, and is Dollar General a necessary evil in rural America

We talk about the new "agreement" between the U.S. and Iran, it looks like one of Trump's kids was looking to rig UFC250, and Riley Gaines caught in a hilarious hot mic moment.

We discuss the outlandish claims from a member of Turning Point USA's Wisconsin office, new polling shows the Governor's race is heating up, and FISA fails in Congress, but for how long.

We talk about the new developments in the Governor's race, the media's coverage of Graham Platner leaves a lot to be desired, and the war in Iran seems to have hit a new level. 

We talk about my experience discussing surveillance in the Fox Valley, and Ron Johnson is caught on a hot mic saying election rigging doesn't exist. 

The Democrats didn't cheat in California, I'm attending a town hall in Neenah tonight to discuss FLOCK Cameras, and Mike Johnson shows us the platform for MAGA in 2027 and beyone... and it isn't pretty. 

We talk about the treadmill we can't seem to get off of, I'm joined by Dana Johnson with the PRIDE community to talk about the attempt to burn the Pride flag last week, and why are we being priced out of our favorite sports franchises. 

DOGE's failures are highlighted by the screw worm, data is being misrepresented surrounding the cost of living for the last 6 years, and the calls for data center moratoriums are growing louder every day. 

We talk about the tone deaf nature politicians exhibit regarding data centers, we discuss how to react if they change their minds, and we revisit the conversation about college subsidy. 

We discuss the clerical errors committed by one of the candidates, we discuss how far a dollar goes in 2026, and the Professors join me to discuss the California Primaries. 

I jump into the conversation about Pride flags, the CEO of Exxon is predicting oil barrels hit 160 by the end of the month, and Harvey Kaye joins me to discuss the state of the Democratic Party

We talk about the protests at the New Jersey ICE clinic, I question whether the Democrats will be able to get out of their own way, and we jump into the comparison between data centers and defense spending

We engage in a lengthy discussion about the firing of Patrick Meyer, and a broader discussion about cancel culture and freedom of speech

We talk about which jobs are still viable options in 2026, an oil and gas expert claims prices won't return to normal until 2032, and a caller blames translators for the increased government costs. 

We talk about the polling data surrouding Wisconsin's surplus, we tie that conversation into the national scene Dems, and we reflect on our Memorial Day Weekends.

We talk about the fissures in the MAGA movement that are beginning to grow, the DNC autopsy was an EMBARRASSMENT, and the Dems struggle coalescing around an identity. 

We talk about comments surrounding Milwaukee's spending habits, Jeff Bezos makes a plea to the working class, and Centrist Dems can't seem to get out of their own way. 

We talk about the results from the Kentucky primary last night, we discuss whether parents should be held accountable for shootings, and the professors joined me for our biweekly visit. 

We talk about the gun violence in San Diego, a Primary in Kentucky is crucial for American democracy, and when is insider trading legal.

We talk about the lobbying efforts to sway American elections, the "anti-woke" mob melts down about the Odyssey, and the WisGOP officially endorses Tom Tiffany

We talk about the monthly/yearly inflation at the grocery store, Trump's trip to China leaves us with very few answers, and yet another trickle down conversation. 

The bipartisan budget deal implodes, the Trump administration makes itself look foolish surrounding renewable energy, and State Senator Kris Alfheim joins me to discuss why the budget fell apart.

We discuss what is leading to the recession era standard of living, the Wisconsin State Senate expresses frustration with the surplus deal, and we examine the record levels for credit card debt. 

We talk about the pros and cons of the Wisconsin budget compromise, we highlight exactly what the removal of the gas tax would do for the price of gasoline, and is it cheaper to eat at home or eat out. 

We discuss the gerrymandering effort in Virginia, we discuss why my generations birth rates have been in free fall, and I describe my experience with the Wisconsin Labor Society this weekend. 

I interview a gubernatorial candidate, the Trump administration has revamped activities in the Middle East, and the rest of the Republican party forgot how mad gas prices USED to make them.

We talk about the real world ways affordability is hitting us, flock cameras are removed in Downtown Appleton, and a CEO makes one of the most wild claims you'll hear all week. 

We talk about another failed attempt to open the Strait of Hormuz, we go over the history of airline deregulation, and the professors join me to talk about gerrymandering. 

We talk about the obvious corporate greed within the oil and gas industry, Wisconsin's newest Gubernatorial candidate has an interesting campaign strategy, and what's the best strategy for AI in the classroom.

We talk about Kirk Bangstad's announcement that he is running for Governor, farm bankruptcies are continuing upward (and it's only going to get worse), and why Spirit closing hurts so much more than we realize.

We talk about these ridiculous gas prices, the debt has encapsulated the GDP for the first time wince WWII, and Pete Hegseth continues embarrassing himself. 

We talk about the race for Governor in Wisconsin, more evidence emerges highlighting our healthcare systems shortcomings, and Pete Hegseth embarrasses himself on the stand. 

We talk about the obvious double standard in politics today, a massive lithium deposit was found in Appalachia, and where did 8600 manufacturing jobs go. 

We talk about the comments made by the teacher in Kaukauna, the economy is being portrayed in an inaccurate manner, and should we actually be mining for minerals or not.

We talk about my experience speaking for the Dems in the 7th Congressional District, we break down the ridiculous aftermath after the attempt on Trump's life, and solar panels help to save one school district from an economic collapse.

We talk about the questionable lawsuit levied against the SPLC, I think we're on the cusp of an inflationary nightmare, and the corruption in the White House gets so flagrant it can't be ignored. 

We talk about the potential government takeover of Spirit Airlines, we continue the hypocritical nature of gerrymandering, and has the Iran War become a forever war. 

We talk about Virginia's effort to gerrymander, the ceasefire is extended to infinity, and the Professors join me to talk about the war.

We break down what it means to read at a 6th grade level, we highlight a blockbust price coordination case in California, and I explain why I don't trust the FED.

We talk about surveillance pricing in a handful of different industries, the Strait of Hormuz was closed, then it opened, then it closed again, and do billionaires actually leave when you tax them.

We talk about the update in the Strait of Hormuz, billionaires lose their minds at the prospect of paying their fair share, and unpopular legislation finds a home in this current interation of Congress. 

We talk about the outlandish hypocrisy surrounding religion in politics on the right, Democrats in VA move to change the way voting nationally works, and the courts move to condemn the arsonist involved in the California warehouse fire to life in prison

We talk about the expulsion of 2 Congress people for heinous acts, Ranked Choice Voting hits a wall in Wisconsin, and New York politicians highlight the good (and bad) in one bill.

We talk about the DoorDash PR stunt at the White House, Minnesota accomplishes something that Wisconsin only wishes it could, and I discuss why I think Trump backtracked on the Jesus picture.

We talk about a special session in Wisconsin, the continually deteriorating situation in Iran, and the President's crazy comments about the woke Pope, or as I like to call him, the Wope.

We talk about why I think the press conference happened on Thursday, Wisconsin leads the charge pushing back against data centers, and we examine a breakdown of tax earnings vs cost after one year of the Trump presidency. 

We examine why the ceasefire deal ended up falling apart, more people than ever over 80 are returning back to work, and the most flagrant example of insider trading in politics.