The Obvious Podcast

By: ABC Florida East Coast Chapter
  • Summary

  • 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.

    © 2025 ABC Florida East Coast
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Episodes
  • 25 – Are There Long-Term Benefits to Western Civilization's Influence?
    Feb 21 2025

    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.

    To read the article Sonny referred to at 3:47, click here

    The full audiovisual version of this episode is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/o7e9Z8LrKjY


    “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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    22 mins
  • 24 – The ABC Cares Mental Health App
    Feb 18 2025

    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


    “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
  • 23 – DOGE and the Bureaucrats
    Feb 7 2025

    In this episode, Peter and Sonny discuss DOGE, Elon Musk's role in the current administration, and why they have discombobulated a specific sector of the political spectrum and the government’s bureaucracy. They also touch on the culture shift initiated in the first few weeks of the new administration.

    ► To see the I'm Just a Bill - Schoolhouse Rock clip, follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ8psP4S6BQ

    The full audiovisual version of this episode is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qHa0j5Fj_bQ

    “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

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