The Obvious Podcast

In this episode, Peter and Sonny deconstruct Katherine Maher's testimony in Congress before the DOGE Committee. Ms. Maher is NPR’s CEO. They center on the questioning by U.S. Representative Brandon Gill (R-TX).

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• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPpcfH_HHH8

The link to NPR’s CEO testimony can be found by clicking here.

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In this episode, Peter and Sonny dive into President Trump's new tariff policy and its wide-ranging impact. They discuss how the policy has the left in turmoil, the stock market's reaction, praise from Michigan unions, and the legacy media's double standards in covering the issue. They also explore the reasons behind the tariffs and how they’re designed to benefit U.S. industries.

They also touch on the Mortality and morbidity in the 21st century study by Deaton and Case study on how non-college-educated white males have the shortest life span in this country.

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In this episode, Peter and Sonny deconstruct a story about illegal alien crossings from Canada that ran on 60 Minutes a couple of weeks ago. They point out the contradictions within the story and the source interviewed for it.

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

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In this episode, Peter and Sonny celebrate 30 episodes of our podcast by recapping all that happened at the 2025 ABC National Convention in Las Vegas. They go in-depth on the National Craft Championship, the Construction Management Competition, and our chapter's multiple awards obtained during the event.

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In this episode, Peter and Sonny discuss what this new administration means for our industry: construction. This includes labor, immigration, essential work, and the need to be careful of the doctored images that currently circulate on social media. Check out this lively conversation, which touches on many more topics related to the exciting outlook on our country’s future.

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In this episode, Peter and Sonny discuss property taxes, how they are unconstitutional, and why they must be abolished. Governor Ron DeSantis has mentioned the issue, and our hosts delve into why this makes sense. They also share data on our podcast channel and how much we have grown since we launched in August of last year. 

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In this episode, Peter and Sonny discuss the Oval Office confrontation between the Ukrainian President and our President and VP. They also touch on the undetermined amount of aid received by Ukraine so far. They also recommend you watch the entire 45-minute Oval Office meeting, instead of the 5-minute clip currently shown by the media.

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The full audiovisual version of this episode is available in YouTube: https://youtu.be/Fye-eQC4v6k

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In this episode, Peter and Sonny discuss how meritocracy and construction work together. One of ABC’s top values is Merit Shop, which, as Martin Luther King stated, is about being judged on the content of your character and not the color of your skin. They also touch on the small percentage of construction workers (under 10%), currently union members. In Florida, the non-union construction workers total 97%.

 
The full audiovisual version of this episode is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4YAx9aLEVFk

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In this episode, Peter and Sonny discuss if there are long-term benefits that stand from having been influenced by Western colonization in the United States and other places in the world. They argue that the cultures colonized by Wester civilization, to this day, still enjoy long-term benefits while accepting that it had it was not a smooth and fair-for-all process.

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In this episode, Peter and Sonny discuss the launch of the ABC Cares Mental Health App, designed to support the well-being of workers in the construction industry. They are joined by Sam Wilcox, from our partner organization HARC. Together they describe how this app aims to make a significant impact on the construction industry in South Florida. The conversation highlights the app’s role in addressing critical issues such as suicide prevention, mental health challenges, and behavioral health support, providing immediate resources for workers in need.

The full audiovisual version of this episode is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9xxHCP645uQ

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