In this episode, Peter and Sonny discuss political influence with our Director of Government and Political Affairs, TJ Long. Our chapter is unique in that it has a dedicated, full-time staff member to maximize our organization's influence at all levels of government. They also touch on our participation in the General Election process.

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In this episode, Peter and Sonny break down a video by PragerU in which Professor Robert George, Director of Jurisprudence and Director of the James Madison Program at Princeton University, explains how, contrary to popular beliefs, the system of government set up by our Founding Fathers is a Republic, not a democracy. They also explain the reasons and benefits of such a government system.

The entire PragerU video can be found through the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbsfpeMELGE

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In this episode, Peter and Sonny talk with Aaron Palazzolo about ABC Cares, its role as the charitable arm of our organization and how to contribute to the hurricane relief efforts we are currently promoting. To donate, click the following link: https://abceastflorida.givingfuel.com/helenerelief

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In this episode, Peter and Sonny interview ABC-FEC’s Federal Lobbyist, TC Wolf, directly from The Capitol in DC about ABC-FEC’s lobbying efforts and our culture of participation in local, state, and national politics. They discuss why we do it and how we impact and influence on behalf of the industry we represent.

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In this episode, Peter and Sonny interview Alberto Altamiranda, Director of Education of the ABC Institute Apprenticeship College. The team discusses the imminent shortage of workers in the construction industry and the institute's role in addressing the looming gap.

The ABC Institute is the single largest apprenticeship education provider in the State of Florida. It offers seven trades on ten campuses throughout the state. If you want to become an apprentice or learn more about our craft trainees ready to go to work, contact Daniel Sarria at 954-588-2950, dsarria@wetrain.org, or visit www.wetrain.com.

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In this episode, Peter and Sonny discuss the media, their inequity when interviewing the candidates, and their take on Hillary’s comment on criminalizing free speech. They also touch on and recommend Neil Gorsuch’s book “Overruled”.

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In this episode, Peter and Sonny follow up on their last discussion on VP Kamala Harris' economic proposals and the repercussions they are expected to have should she be elected to office.

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Peter and Sonny discuss the economic policy proposals of our presidential candidates, the economic future for our country, how we are going to pay for stuff, and the age-old question, “Are you better off than you were four years ago?”

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