In this episode, Peter and Sonny dissect how a single personal story does not create a general claim. Data does. Our experience does not determine reality, nor does it create data. They illustrate the issue with the failed Miami-Dade Heat Ordinance.

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In this episode, Peter and Sonny address ABC-FEC’s leadership culture and commitment to employee development, drawing insights from our recent experience at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for Organization Management in Tucson. They reflect on how ABC-FEC’s long-standing investment in its people continues to set the organization ahead of its peers.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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With more than 50 years of combined leadership experience, hosts Peter and Sonny dive into the five essential secrets that shape truly great leaders. In this episode, they share hard-earned insights, real-world lessons, and practical guidance to help professionals at any level strengthen their leadership journey.

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In this episode of The Obvious Podcast, Peter and Sonny break down why they push back so hard against legacy media. They examine how many outlets prioritize agendas over facts, highlight real-world examples, and challenge listeners to diversify their news sources to form independent, informed opinions.

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In our post-Thanksgiving episode, Peter and Sonny recount their holiday experience and delve into the current situation on the coasts of Venezuela, where the Trump administration is guarding the drug export and pressing the Maduro regime for an imminent change of course.

If you missed the Tryptophan joke in the title, Tryptophan is an essential amino acid often blamed for post-turkey-meal sleepiness.

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