The Obvious Podcast

By: ABC Florida East Coast Chapter
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  • 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
  • 34 – Gen Z Finds MAGA

    34 – Gen Z Finds MAGA
    Apr 18 2025

    In this episode, Peter and Sonny discuss how Gen Z (1997-2012) is currently being attracted to the Republican Party's MAGA movement. They have shifted to a politically more conservative position than their parents' generation. They discuss their trends and how they are influencing society these days.

    “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.


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


    “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
  • 33 – Did I Really Tweet That?

    33 – Did I Really Tweet That?
    Apr 18 2025

    In this episode, Peter and Sonny deconstruct Katherine Maher's testimony in Congress before the DOGE Committee. Ms. Maher is NPR’s CEO. They center on the questioning by U.S. Representative Brandon Gill (R-TX).

    You can find the Schweddy Balls SNL skit by clicking here.

    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPpcfH_HHH8


    The link to NPR’s CEO testimony can be found by clicking here.

    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3jozYhku-w


    The full audiovisual version of this episode is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dtTszDCTm4I

    “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
  • 32 - The Obvious about Trump’s Tariffs

    32 - The Obvious about Trump’s Tariffs
    Apr 11 2025

    In this episode, Peter and Sonny dive into President Trump's new tariff policy and its wide-ranging impact. They discuss how the policy has the left in turmoil, the stock market's reaction, praise from Michigan unions, and the legacy media's double standards in covering the issue. They also explore the reasons behind the tariffs and how they’re designed to benefit U.S. industries.


    They also touch on the Mortality and morbidity in the 21st century study by Deaton and Case study on how non-college-educated white males have the shortest life span in this country.


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    The full audiovisual version of this episode is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fXmJ-h5GwN0


    “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

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