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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.

© 2026 ABC Florida East Coast
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Episodes
  • 112 - The Threat of Doomerism (Part 2)
    23 Oct 2026

    In this episode, Peter and Sonny discuss how doomerism influences political power, government policy, economic growth, and public perception. Continuing last week's conversation, they examine environmental predictions, energy regulations, data center development, housing shortages, and the unintended consequences of government intervention.

    Peter and Sonny also challenge prevailing narratives and explore how fear-driven policies can affect American businesses, infrastructure, and economic opportunity.

    In this episode:

    • Doomerism as a tool for political influence
    • Environmental predictions and public skepticism
    • Energy policy, electricity demand, and data centers
    • Housing shortages, regulations, and construction costs
    • Government subsidies versus free-market solutions
    • Expert credibility and economic decision-making

    The full audiovisual version of this episode is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/flu991iQbag

    “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 min
  • 111 – The Threat of Doomerism (Part 1)
    16 Oct 2026

    In this episode, Peter and Sonny discuss doomerism, the growing culture of fear surrounding artificial intelligence, data centers, and technological change. They examine how political agendas, corporate interests, government regulation, and media narratives influence public perception, while questioning whether exaggerated warnings threaten American innovation, economic growth, and global competitiveness.

    Part 2 of this discussion is coming up next week.

    In this episode:

    • AI doomerism and fears of technological disruption
    • Data center construction and economic growth
    • Regulatory capture and corporate competition
    • U.S.-China rivalry over artificial intelligence
    • Media bias, journalism, and historical perspective
    • Political ideology and the influence of socialism

    The full audiovisual version of this episode is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZigkaewfKX0

    “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 min
  • 110 – Our Political Endorsements for November 3rd
    9 Oct 2026

    In this episode, Peter and Sonny discuss how ABC Florida East Coast evaluates political candidates, makes election endorsements, and helps construction industry professionals vote with confidence and information. They explain the role of government affairs, political action committees, and voter outreach in advancing merit shop construction and free enterprise principles.

    In this episode:

    • Why ABC endorses political candidates
    • How candidate interviews and endorsements work
    • The purpose of ABC's election palm cards
    • Political action committees and industry advocacy
    • Voter data, targeted outreach, and political strategy
    • How employers can share election resources with employees

    The ABC FEC Political Endorsement Cards are available by clicking this link: https://abceastflorida.com/services/politicalendorsements/

    The full audiovisual version of this episode is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/V1Y-akIqNic

    “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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    24 min
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