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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
  • 68 – Five Principles of Leadership

    68 – Five Principles of Leadership
    Dec 19 2025

    With more than 50 years of combined leadership experience, hosts Peter and Sonny dive into the five essential secrets that shape truly great leaders. In this episode, they share hard-earned insights, real-world lessons, and practical guidance to help professionals at any level strengthen their leadership journey.

    “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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    25 mins
  • 67 – You Don’t Hate the Media Enough

    67 – You Don’t Hate the Media Enough
    Dec 12 2025

    In this episode of The Obvious Podcast, Peter and Sonny break down why they push back so hard against legacy media. They examine how many outlets prioritize agendas over facts, highlight real-world examples, and challenge listeners to diversify their news sources to form independent, informed opinions.

    The full audiovisual version of this episode is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hzNJJYXN8TU




    “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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    20 mins
  • 66 – Narcoterrorism & Tryptophan

    66 – Narcoterrorism & Tryptophan
    Dec 5 2025

    In our post-Thanksgiving episode, Peter and Sonny recount their holiday experience and delve into the current situation on the coasts of Venezuela, where the Trump administration is guarding the drug export and pressing the Maduro regime for an imminent change of course.

    If you missed the Tryptophan joke in the title, Tryptophan is an essential amino acid often blamed for post-turkey-meal sleepiness.

    The full audiovisual version of this episode is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Iq7XdufeVMs


    “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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    22 mins
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