The Obvious Podcast

The Obvious Podcast

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  • 62 – The Filibuster and Why It Matters

    Peter and Sonny delve into the function of the Filibuster and ask questions about the nonsense happening during the current government shutdown. The start talking about judges issuing injunctions,  irregularities with the SNAP benefits and they deconstruct a video from a law professor taking about Filibuster.

    The full audiovisual version of this episode is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/c2OY-9ropGs 

    “The Obvious Podcast” is a production of ABC Florida East Coast Chapter. Unless otherwise stated, all content reflects the opinions of the guests and hosts.

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    22 min
  • 61 – Scripted Spontaneity (P2)

    Peter and Sonny continue the conversation on incentivized activism with Adam Swart, CEO of Crowds on Demand. This company specializes in assisting unions, politicians, and other groups to enhance their messages on specific issues. They touch on freedom of speech, social media as a tool, and the ways humans still matter in activism. 

    To listen to the first part of this episode’s interview, click here https://youtu.be/QF10HJEUoJk 

    The full audiovisual version of this episode is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/V74tTWWyiJM 

    “The Obvious Podcast” is a production of ABC Florida East Coast Chapter. Unless otherwise stated, all content reflects the opinions of the guests and hosts.

    If you like “The Obvious Podcast,” you can
    click here to listen to the audio version and subscribe on all the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, or Spotify. We encourage you to leave us a review so other listeners can find us. 

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    33 min
  • 60 – Scripted Spontaneity (Part 1)

    In this Episode, Peter and Sonny talk about professional protesters. They start with a clip from comedian Sebastian Maniscalco, who illustrates the issue at hand, and then continue with an eye-opening interview with Adam Swart from Crowds on Demand, a company specializing in incentivized activism. This is not a new concept. It has been used for years by unions, politicians, and other groups to enhance their message on a specific issue.

    The full audiovisual version of this episode is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QF10HJEUoJk 


    “The Obvious Podcast” is a production of ABC Florida East Coast Chapter. Unless otherwise stated, all content reflects the opinions of the guests and hosts.

    If you like “The Obvious Podcast,” you can
    click here to listen to the audio version and subscribe on all the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, or Spotify. We encourage you to leave us a review so other listeners can find us. 

    You may also follow “The Obvious Podcast” on Instagram, Truth Social, X/Twitter, and now on TikTok.

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    27 min
  • 59 - When the Smartest People Are Wrong


    In this episode, Peter and Sonny delve into the recent peace deal in Gaza and how it got resolved not by professional diplomats and politicians but by real estate people. They express their skepticism but are still looking forward to the execution of what was agreed and the benefits it will bring towards world peace.


    The full audiovisual version of this episode is available on YouTube:
    https://youtu.be/_NnVD8nW-yw 


    “The Obvious Podcast” is a production of ABC Florida East Coast Chapter. Unless otherwise stated, all content reflects the opinions of the guests and hosts.

    If you like “The Obvious Podcast,” you can
    click here to listen to the audio version and subscribe on all the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, or Spotify. We encourage you to leave us a review so other listeners can find us. 

    You may also follow “The Obvious Podcast” on Instagram, Truth Social, X/Twitter, and now on TikTok.

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    24 min
  • 58 – Was Columbus Evil?

    In this episode, Peter and Sonny celebrate Columbus Day by touching on the controversy of how the narrative of the discovery of the Americas has been reimagined by those who want to be offended on your behalf so they can feel morally superior. They argue that the people behind the enterprise were inspired by their desire to evangelize, yet some areas of the faith still complain about the endeavor.


    The full audiovisual version of this episode is available on YouTube:
    https://youtu.be/HWErTXr_TSs 

    “The Obvious Podcast” is a production of ABC Florida East Coast Chapter. Unless otherwise stated, all content reflects the opinions of the guests and hosts.

    If you like “The Obvious Podcast,” you can
    click here to listen to the audio version and subscribe on all the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, or Spotify. We encourage you to leave us a review so other listeners can find us. 

    You may also follow “The Obvious Podcast” on Instagram, Truth Social, X/Twitter, and now on TikTok.

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    24 min
  • 57 – CEOs Who Hate the Brands They Run

    In this episode, Peter and Sonny discuss the rebranding fiasco of Cracker Barrel. And not only Cracker Barrel, but Budweiser also botched it because of the hiring of the wrong people who don’t understand their brands or their customer base. Or maybe they just hate the brands they run. This has expanded to other industries due to a lack of common sense.

    The full audiovisual version of this episode is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/W0Jbc9wg6rA 


    “The Obvious Podcast” is a production of ABC Florida East Coast Chapter. Unless otherwise stated, all content reflects the opinions of the guests and hosts.

    If you like “The Obvious Podcast,” you can
    click here to listen to the audio version and subscribe on all the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, or Spotify. We encourage you to leave us a review so other listeners can find us. 

    You may also follow “The Obvious Podcast” on Instagram, Truth Social, X/Twitter, and now on TikTok.

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    ►Email: [email protected]



    23 min
  • 56 – A New Era Begins at ABCI’s Flagship Campus (Part 2)

    In this episode, Peter and Sonny continue the broadcast from Hialeah during the site dedication, groundbreaking ceremony, of the ABC Institute Apprenticeship College’s new flagship campus. They delve into what the beginning of a new era means for us, and they invite VIPs and dignitaries to the show. In this episode they welcome:

    • Joe Pruna and Jonathan Simoens, from Synovus Bank.
    • Florida State Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez – District 40.
    • Mayor of the City of Hialeah Jackie Garcia-Roves,
    • Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz

    This is the second part of the special broadcast from Hialeah. If you haven’t listened or watched episode 55 yet, check that one out first by clicking here: https://youtu.be/rUTCTEkHA10

    The full audiovisual version of this episode is available in YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZXyA4ZN-UAg 


    “The Obvious Podcast” is a production of ABC Florida East Coast Chapter. Unless otherwise stated, all content reflects the opinions of the guests and hosts.

    If you like “The Obvious Podcast,” you can
    click here to listen to the audio version and subscribe on all the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, or Spotify. We encourage you to leave us a review so other listeners can find us. 

    You may also follow “The Obvious Podcast” on Instagram, Truth Social, X/Twitter, and now on TikTok.

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    25 min
  • 55 – A New Era Begins at ABCI’s Flagship Campus (Part 1)

    In this episode, Peter and Sonny broadcast from Hialeah during the site dedication, groundbreaking ceremony, of the ABC Institute Apprenticeship College’s new flagship campus. They delve into what the beginning of a new era means for us, and they invite VIPs and dignitaries to the show. In this episode the welcome State Representative for District 110, Tom Fabricio; Joe Young, current Chairman of the Board of ABCI; and State Representative for District 111, David Borrero.

    The full audiovisual version of this episode is available in YouTube: https://youtu.be/rUTCTEkHA10 

    “The Obvious Podcast” is a production of ABC Florida East Coast Chapter. Unless otherwise stated, all content reflects the opinions of the guests and hosts.

    If you like “The Obvious Podcast,” you can
    click here to listen to the audio version and subscribe on all the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, or Spotify. We encourage you to leave us a review so other listeners can find us. 

    You may also follow “The Obvious Podcast” on Instagram, Truth Social, X/Twitter, and now on TikTok.

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    21 min
  • Special Episode on Charlie Kirk

    This is a special episode of The Obvious Podcast, where Peter and Sonny discuss the Charlie Kirk assassination and what it says about the state of the discourse of our country. What happens when people with different points of view stop talking.

    The full audiovisual version of this episode is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vnk7Ju9brF8


    “The Obvious Podcast” is a production of ABC Florida East Coast Chapter. Unless otherwise stated, all content reflects the opinions of the guests and hosts.

    If you like “The Obvious Podcast,” you can
    click here to listen to the audio version and subscribe on all the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, or Spotify. We encourage you to leave us a review so other listeners can find us. 

    You may also follow “The Obvious Podcast” on Instagram, Truth Social, X/Twitter, and now on TikTok.

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    31 min
  • 54 - We Own Intel… Now What? (Part 2)

    In this episode, Peter and Sonny continue last week’s discussion on the government’s strategy with its $10B investment in Intel. They touch on how after our experience with Covid, we must take control of manufacturing our own chips, our own medicines, and taking charge of other critical infrastructure. They mention the hypocrisy of neocons and Country Club Republicans criticizing Trump for breaking the norms, yet they didn’t hold other countries accountable as they destroyed industries while they were in charge of government.


    If you didn’t watch Episode 53, we recommend you check that one first by clicking here.

    The full audiovisual version of this episode is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UKZl76f6FPQ  


    “The Obvious Podcast” is a production of ABC Florida East Coast Chapter. Unless otherwise stated, all content reflects the opinions of the guests and hosts.

    If you like “The Obvious Podcast,” you can
    click here to listen to the audio version and subscribe on all the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, or Spotify. We encourage you to leave us a review so other listeners can find us. 

    You may also follow “The Obvious Podcast” on Instagram, Truth Social, X/Twitter, and now on TikTok.

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    23 min

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A podcast presented by the Associated Builders and Contractors Florida East-Coast Chapter (ABC-FEC), where we discuss today's news, economy, and political sphere from a perspective that really…