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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
  • 40 – ABC’s National LegCon 2025

    40 – ABC’s National LegCon 2025
    Jun 6 2025

    In this episode, Peter and Sonny celebrate 40 episodes by discussing the upcoming ABC National Legislative Conference, scheduled to take place in Washington, D.C., later this month. We will be sharing our legislative priorities and merit shop philosophy with members of Congress and senators.

    The full audiovisual version of this episode is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eg3Oo_3nFtY



    “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 subscribe in all the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, or Spotify, among others. We encourage you to leave us a review so other listeners can find us. You may also follow “The Obvious Podcast” on Instagram and Twitter/X.

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

    ►X: https://x.com/TheObv_podcast

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

    ►Email: theobvious@abceastflorida.com
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    21 mins
  • 39 - Lessons We Don’t Learn

    39 - Lessons We Don’t Learn
    May 30 2025

    In this episode, Peter and Sonny discuss the lessons that our society did not learn from COVID. Issues like our antibiotics, medical supplies, and semiconductor supply shortages due to our reliance on other countries.


    The full audiovisual version of this episode is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3L3eZtnJ31M


    “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 subscribe in all the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, or Spotify, among others. We encourage you to leave us a review so other listeners can find us. You may also follow “The Obvious Podcast” on Instagram and Twitter/X.

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

    ►X: https://x.com/TheObv_podcast

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

    ►Email: theobvious@abceastflorida.com
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    23 mins
  • 38 – The Decline of Male Participation in the Labor Force

    38 – The Decline of Male Participation in the Labor Force
    May 23 2025
    • In this episode, Peter and Sonny discuss an article in which Mike Rowe raises the alarm about seven million able-bodied men leaving the workforce in the US and how this deteriorates the fabric of society in our country. Males are currently declining in college education and societal engagement. ABC Institute Apprenticeship College is a solid alternative to those interested in returning to the workforce.


    • The link to the article by Mike Rowe can be accessed through this link: https://www.mensjournal.com/entertainment/dirty-jobs-star-mike-rowe-issues-alarming-warning


    • The chart Peter referred to, can be found here 🡪 https://www.statista.com/statistics/192393/employment-rate-of-men-in-the-us-since-1990/


    “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 subscribe in all the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, or Spotify, among others. We encourage you to leave us a review so other listeners can find us. You may also follow “The Obvious Podcast” on Instagram and Twitter/X.

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

    ►X: https://x.com/TheObv_podcast

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

    ►Email: theobvious@abceastflorida.com
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    21 mins
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