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The Obvious Podcast

The Obvious Podcast

Written 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
  • 71 – Legislative Conference (LegCon) 2026

    71 – Legislative Conference (LegCon) 2026
    Jan 9 2026


    In the first episode of the year, Peter and Sonny dive into what we are expecting for the upcoming LegCon 2026, which will take place in Tallahassee from January 21st to 22nd. They delve into what usually happens at one of these events, why, and what we aim to accomplish for our chapter and for the benefit of our members. You are still in time to participate if you are interested,     click here.

    The full audiovisual version of this episode is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aBz1PiVp554


    “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 mins
  • 70 – ABC-FEC’s Word of the Year: Grit

    70 – ABC-FEC’s Word of the Year: Grit
    Jan 2 2026

    In the first episode of 2026, Peter and Sonny discuss how, based on a study of college students in Southern California that found they are unable to perform basic math, we have decided that grit will become ABC-FEC’s word of the year. To keep our relentless progress moving forward, we are instilling grit in our staff to persevere and grit in everything we do.


    The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines grit as: “firmness of mind or spirit, unyielding courage in the face of hardship or danger.


    To find the Allysia Finley story in The Wall Street Journal mentioned in this episode, click here.

    The full audiovisual version of this episode is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vqzl3mYuprg


    “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
  • 69 – Our Most Interesting Stories of 2025

    69 – Our Most Interesting Stories of 2025
    Dec 26 2025

    In this post-Christmas episode, Peter and Sonny reminisce on the year that was. They recap on what each other found most interesting during the last 12 months, both nationally and for ABC.

    The full audiovisual version of this episode is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qscdWN2ycZc


    “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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    21 mins
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