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Outside the Box with Ben Cominos

Ben Cominos
Donald Trump
ICE
Wisconsin
Venezuela
Corporate Greed
Tariffs
Iran
Government Shutdown
Economy
Republican Party
Immigration
Democratic Party
Health Care
Affordable Care Act
Economic Inequality
Trump Administration
Ukraine
Healthcare Costs
Medicaid
Social Media

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.The purpose of this show is to bridge those gaps, and show that we have more in... more

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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.

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Charles Franklin
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Jeff Day
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Arnold Schoenberg
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George Mason
Former military colonel who fought in the Strait of Hormuz in 1984
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Max M. Miller
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Jesse Jaques
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Andy Jorgensen
Former Wisconsin Assembly Representative and current organizer for Wisconsin Bricklayers and Allied Craft Workers
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Episode: 2-6-26| Anna talks Unions with Andy Jorgensen (BAC) & Jesse Jaques of IBEW Local 158
Teresa Mambu-Rasch
Legislative and Research Director at the Wisconsin State AFL-CIO, responsible for holding officials accountable.
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO
Episode: 2-5-26| Anna fills in for Ben-Nick Weber President Greater West Central Area Labor Council-Dr. Ericka Wills-Teresa Mambu-Rasch

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Ben Cominos
Host of Outside the Box

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • If you like to think

    This is the apex of political discussion that just happens to be based in Northeast Wisconsin. It is only a matter of time until this gets syndicated for the rest of the country to enjoy!

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Strong anti-war stance with historical context and policy focus.
Call-in segments add energy and real-time perspective.
Covers workers' rights and healthcare with clear, opinionated insight.
Bold, unapologetic political analysis that challenges the status quo.

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02/25/26| The SOTU Was A Giant Waste Of Time With A Side Of Non-Stop Lies
Q: What did you find to be the most audacious claim from the State of the Union yesterday?
The claim that the cost of living was coming down, which is objectively not true.
2-5-26| Anna fills in for Ben-Nick Weber President Greater West Central Area Labor Council-Dr. Ericka Wills-Teresa Mambu-Rasch
Q: How have these protections eroded over the last 15 or 20 years?
Teresa describes how political decisions, starting with Governor Walker, began to chip away at child labor protections and has continued over time with new legislative attempts.
2-5-26| Anna fills in for Ben-Nick Weber President Greater West Central Area Labor Council-Dr. Ericka Wills-Teresa Mambu-Rasch
Q: What did organizing look like then? What were demands that labor was looking for?
Dr. Wills explains that demands for a living wage, safe working conditions, and an eight-hour workday were core goals of the labor movement at the time.
2-5-26| Anna fills in for Ben-Nick Weber President Greater West Central Area Labor Council-Dr. Ericka Wills-Teresa Mambu-Rasch
Q: Can you start by telling us a little bit about you and how you became interested in organized labor?
Dr. Wills shares her background as a labor educator, citing her upbringing in a union family and her experience supporting labor movements through education and outreach.
2-2-26|Jason Zimmerman fills in-Outagamie Co Executive Tom Nelson-Neenah Mayoral Candidate Brian Borchardt
Q: What do you see as the biggest challenges facing Nina?
Borchardt emphasizes balancing tax dollars and maintaining public safety while managing community growth.

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A bold, provocative show hosted by a steadfast anti-war advocate that challenges mainstream narratives by interrogating US foreign policy, media messaging, and party dynamics. Episodes mix sharp monologue riffs, listener calls, and interviews to examine how defense spending, imperialism, and corporate power shape domestic life, with a consistent bias toward pro-worker policies and accountability for big institutions. The tone is combative, unapologetic, and unapologetically focused on pragmatic solutions for the middle and working class, often critiquing both major parties and urging reforms that prioritize healthcare, economic equity, and civil liberties. A standout element is the frequent use of live calls to broaden perspectives while ma... more

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7. Jesse Jaques
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