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The Obvious Podcast

The Obvious Podcast

By: ABC Florida East Coast Chapter
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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 should be obvious.

Hosted by ABC-FEC’s Peter Dyga (CEO) and Sonny Maken (COO), each 20-minute episode provides listeners with a quick overview of the week's most pressing issues, cutting through the clutter of conflicting information to deliver clear, concise insights. Whether it’s about regulations or political decisions affecting the construction industry, economic shifts, or conflicting messages from news sources, this podcast strives for a straightforward point of view.

Subscribe now for candid conversations, expert opinions, guest perspectives, and a fresh take on the challenges and opportunities shaping our sector and the nation’s future.

The Obvious Podcast is a production of ABC-FEC. Unless otherwise stated, all content reflects the opinions of the guests and hosts. Each episode is also available in audiovisual format on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3TqIo1G. For comments and questions, email theobvious@abceastflorida.com.

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Episodes
  • 61 – Scripted Spontaneity (P2)

    61 – Scripted Spontaneity (P2)
    Oct 31 2025

    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.

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

    ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theobvious_podcast/

    ►X: https://x.com/TheObv_podcast/

    ►Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/TheObvious_Podcast/

    ► TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@the.obvious.podca

    ►Email: theobvious@abceastflorida.com
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    32 mins
  • 60 – Scripted Spontaneity (Part 1)

    60 – Scripted Spontaneity (Part 1)
    Oct 24 2025

    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.

    ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theobvious_podcast/

    ►X: https://x.com/TheObv_podcast/

    ►Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/TheObvious_Podcast/

    ► TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@the.obvious.podca

    ►Email: theobvious@abceastflorida.com
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    26 mins
  • 59 - When the Smartest People Are Wrong

    59 - When the Smartest People Are Wrong
    Oct 17 2025


    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.

    ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theobvious_podcast/

    ►X: https://x.com/TheObv_podcast/

    ►Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/TheObvious_Podcast/

    ► TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@the.obvious.podca

    ►Email: theobvious@abceastflorida.com
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    23 mins
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