Insight On Business the News Hour: Recent Episodes
Michael Libbie
Insight on Business the News Hour is a daily look at the business news of the nation/region and long form business interviews.
All this time we thought the job market was humming along. Today we learned that it sputtered out. This is the Early Edition of The Business News Headlines for Friday the 7th day of August and thanks for being with us. In other news, some are using AI for financial advice…no, not making that up. A U.S. court has ordered Meta to cough up millions of dollars…think mental health. Exports from China slowed in July and we’ll share the numbers. We’ve got some interesting news from the U.S. Army for you today. Cracks in Boeing airplanes? The FAA is looking into it. IRS workers sue to block the Trump Tax Loophole.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday.
You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
So, how are YOU feeling about the increased heat we've experienced this year? A recent survey tells us that the heat is changing many things for folks that live in America and that is where we start this evening. This is The Business News Headlines for Thursday the 6th day of August, thanks for being with us. In other news, SpaceX shares rose on the day and we’ll share those numbers. Canadian Prime Minister Carney says the trade talks with the U.S. are “nasty”. Kellogg says it is removing artificial dyes yet this year. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and the Ford Motor Company releases the price on its newly named mid-size pickup.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday.
You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Before you get ahead of your skis and start ordering champaign because the end of the war with Iran is near...you need to hear our first story. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 5th day of August, thanks for being with us again. In other news, airline delays are becoming more normal and now there is a new reason why. China issues counter measurers against the United States and we’ll detail. A social media influencer is murdered during a livestream. We’ve got some football news out of Kansas City. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and all is not good in the world of social media…ask the TikTok employees in Nashville.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday.
You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Every two years Deb Brown and Becky McCray of SaveYour.Town create a survey meant for folks living in rural parts of the world (yes, world) asking for their opinions on a number of topics. Here you will meet Deb who has always been passionate about rural lifestyles and economic development. The survey helps Deb and Becky better shape responses to help community members reimagine their communities. Click through to listen to this conversation about living and thriving in rural towns and then take the survey.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday.
You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Early this morning we watched as Wall Street opened high and kept on going. That story is first this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 4th day of August, thank you for listening. In other news, job openings in the U.S. slipped a bit and we’ll share those numbers with you. SpaceX reports a loss in its first public report. Chipotle has pulled jalapenos due to health safety concerns. Meanwhile McDonalds reports strong growth and names a new U.S. director. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and Zillow has announced cuts in its workforce.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday.
You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Now some 25 states have sued the Trump Administration over the latest round of tariffs and that is where we start today. This is The Business News Headlines for Monday the 3rd day of August, thanks for being with us. In other news, Wall Street had another big day. It looks like Todd Blanche will become the next Attorney General. After years of delay the FAA gives the OK to Boeing and it’s new 747 jet. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and for the conversation we welcome back Deb Brown from SaveYour.Town and the release of the 2026 Survey of Rural Challenges and what is it really like living in a rural community around the world. And, yes, you are invited to take the survey.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday.
You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Once again prediction markets face a legal challenge and that is where we start this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 31st and final day of July. Thanks so much for being with us again. In other news, the Trump administration targets trains coming from Mexico…and why. Markets ended the month higher. Speaking of higher…oil companies report huge profits due to rising oil prices. It’s happened again, rogue AI agents hack into three organizations. More lawsuits have been filed against social media companies and why. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and United is taking out the middle seat on some flights…and when.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday.
You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Understanding the sluggish growth of the U.S. economy is where we start this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 30th day of July, thanks for being with us. In other news, Wall Street roared back today with a nod to Microsoft. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbed yet again. The European Union is offering billions to companies who wish to build data centers there…and why. Strong sales of the Apple iPhone drive revenue higher and better than expectations. In more earnings news Amazon also reported a strong quarter. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and FIFA is back in the news as Europe threatens a boycott of the World Cup.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday.
You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Several things came together today to tank Wall Street and that's where we start this evening. This is The Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 29th day of July, thanks for being with us again. In other news, we’ll take a deeper look at the Fed decision today. Also in the news and a blow to unions a court strikes down collective bargaining in Wisconsin. Starbucks reports better than expected sales. An arts school in Michigan reveals a link to Jeffery Epstein and concerns about sexual involvement by faculty and staff. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and we’ll take a deeper look at food prices that have spiked by 33%.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday.
You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Earlier this year, with growing demand by the residents of Iowa to find out exactly what is wrong with the rivers and streams of Iowa a scientific study was preformed. It is known as the Central Iowa Source Water Resource Assessment (CISWRA).The 23 scientists that conducted the study have long established credentials that lend to the authentic work they did. Not only does the study pinpoint the issues that are destroying Iowa's water the work offers several, common sense, suggestions as to how to clean up what has become a national disgrace. Here you will meet John Norris who talks about the study and the fact it is housed at The Harkin Institute on Drake University. Meet John:
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday.
You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
I was on a bus trip with members of the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association (NTPDA) sitting next to a long-time friend Glen Leaders. We got to talking about his 45 years plus in the tractor and combine salvage business, the changes he has seen, the power of selling parts online and more. So, of course I asked him to do a few minutes with me so he could share his story with you. Meet Glen Leaders from Leaders Tractor and Combine Salvage based in Dunlap, Iowa.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday.
You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Minnesota attempted to halt prediction markets but a judge stopped the effort and that is where we start today. This is The Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 28th of July, thank you for being with us. In other news, the Federal Reserve is expected to keep rates stable much to the ire of President Trump. Consumer confidence in the U.S. economy dips yet again. eBay and a 50 million dollar judgement made the news. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and FIFA is back in the news and it’s about investments.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday.
You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
It's a scorcher here in the Midwest with the "feels like" temperature sitting at 117 degrees. This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 27th day of July, thanks for being with us. We kick things off today with news that the Cracker Barrel CEO is leaving and we'll remember that huge backlash over her attempt to re-brand the restaurant chain. In other news, mediators say they are making progress in defusing the war. The new bridge linking the U.S. and Canada opened today and it will make a big difference in moving products to and from both nations. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and big news out of YouTube and NBC to share with you today.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday.
You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
With the price of oil surging it's clear that you, the consumer, will be paying more and today we'll take a deep dive into what you may expect. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 23rd of July, thanks for being with us again. In other news, the tariffs placed on Canada are they real or some sort of tool? What President Trump is saying about AI and high utility bills. We’ll check the dismal number in The Wall Street Report and because there is a lack of good news today…we’ll double down on the notion that AI spending may be over priced.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday.
You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
What happens when an AI agent goes rogue? OpenAI has some explaining to do and that is where we start this afternoon. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 22nd day of July, thanks for being with us. In other news, Google parent Alphabet exceeded profit expectations. Meanwhile, Tesla profits fall and why that happened. A new bridge will open and why the United States has been disinvited to the party. We think you’ll enjoy this story. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and for the conversation you’ll meet Glen Leaders the owner of Leaders Tractor and Combine Salvage based in Iowa. We did this interview while on a bus headed for the Oregon coast.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday.
You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Many of you know that along with Insight on Business I work with the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association (NTPDA) and have been a member for over twenty years. Here is a very brief cut about the NTPDA Scholarship Program and the impact it has on the lives of those who receive $5,000 to $3,000 in a scholarship. Good stuff here.
Here we go...again. Our friends in Canada are being targeted by President Trump and that is where we start this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 21st day of July, thanks for being with us. In other news, businesses may feel free to discriminate against women, men, folks from various ethnic groups. How? We’ll share. There is a new ban on social media use that has made the news. ESPN is cutting staff and we’ll share why. In yet another sports story we’ll tell you about Progressive and the yet to start WNBA Cleveland team. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and what’s going on with Kraft/Heinz and Disney? We’ll share the news.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday.
You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Once again gas prices climb above $4.00 a gallon and that is where we start this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 20th day of July and we're grateful to be back in the studio following business work in Oregon. Thank you for being with us. . In other news, a judge says that Paramount and Warner Brothers must halt the merger for two weeks and why. The FDA is still focused on lettuce even after a false positive report. People defaulting on student loans…surge. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and finally was the World Cup a financial success even though it faced economic headwinds? We’ll share the numbers.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday.
You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Tariff Talk is coming back as President Trump seeks to try, try, try again. That is where we kick this off this evening and welcome to the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 16th day of July. In other news, US consumers slowed their spending in June and well give you the figures. Meta, AI and a lawsuit hit the wires today. The FDA approves a first of its kind cholesterol pill and we’ll share the details. We’ll check the numbers in the Wall Street Report and why gold has been falling like a rock. This is the Business News Headlines…let’s go.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday.
You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Some surprising news about inflation kicks us off this evening. This is The Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 14th day of July, thanks for being with us. In other news Fed Chair Warsh had some comments about inflation and we’ll share. Big banks say thank you as they registered big profits. Subaru is recalling thousands of vehicles and we’ll share why. A bipartisan group of legislators have introduced a resolution to keep Social Security solvent. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and why IBM shares sank by 25% today.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday.
You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Everyone of us offers feedback. It can be personal feedback or feedback we use in our businesses. How to do it correctly so that what you are offering has results. Meet Emily Lang from Tero International who will explain why following the A, B, C of feedback is so critical for optimal results. Here's Emily...
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday.
You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Well now, we're finding out what this rush to build data centers is going to end up costing you...more. That's where we start this afternoon and welcome to July 13. In other news, 12 states sue to block the Paramount/Warner Brothers Deal and why. It took some time but a multi-million dollar settlement takes place over a gigantic Kansas oil spill. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and for the conversation we’ll be talking with Emily Lang from Tero International about how to become an expert in delivering feedback…it is something that we all do and this conversation should help you learn more about doing feedback…right.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday.
You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
President Trump won't sign the bill but it will become law anyway and that is where we start this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 10th day of July, thanks for being with us again. In other news, Volkswagen reported weak sales and will cut models. In yet another vehicle story KIA again recalls over 400,000 Tellurides’ think…fire. Meanwhile in Cuba entrepreneurs are using solar to power their unique vehicles and why. The harrowing story about a man who was nearly sucked out of a broken jet window…on its way to Germany. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and for the conversation you’ll meet Carmen Satre as we talk about her very famous husband and his artwork. But, first the news.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday.
You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
We figure today is a great day to, once again, talk about affordability. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 9th day of July, thank you for being with us again. In other news, how about using AI note takers to handle meeting minutes? Well, maybe say the experts. LA is using public transit during the World Cup to lure more people into the system and the results are promising. Fewer people have filed for unemployment but, there is a but. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and it seems that the World Cup has…broken the Internet.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday.
You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
The Fed Rate Committee is divided over the future of interest rates and we'll start with that story this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 8th day of July, thanks for being with us. In other news, the resumption of hostilities between the U.S. and Iran brings back the fear of higher gas prices. The heat we’ve been experiencing is not only bad for people and animals…it’s doing a number on the crops. Obamacare insurance rates have gone up and look for more of the same in 2027. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and for the conversation you’ll hear from the very remarkable founder of ActionCOACH, Brad Sugars as we talk about small business success vs. small business fails. But, first the news.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday.
You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Not long ago we received an email from a person making the suggestion that we do an interview with the founder of ActionCOACH, Brad Sugars. It took a couple of weeks to make it happen but the result is astounding. Here you'll learn what often paralyzes small business owners. About those businesses that are thriving and the changes they are making to succeed. We also talk about marketing, advertising and branding. This, friends, is the whole package. Meet Brad Sugars:
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday.
You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
U.S. airlines are pulling out all the stops as they woo First-Class and Business Travelers and we'll take a deep dive into that story this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 7th day of July, thanks for being with us. In other news, big banks love SpaceX but other investors…not so much. New rules surface in Illinois about AI. It was big news a couple of months ago…but now the deal is over…we’ll give you details. More strikes against Iran happened and what happened to the price of oil. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and Walmart has cut prices on scores of products and why.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday.
You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Welcome back following the 4th of July holiday. First up today we'll share why non-profits and large corporations are struggling when it comes to the 250th birthday of America. This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 6th day of July, thanks for being with us. In other news, President Trump rings the opening bell and gushes about the stock market. Canada is looking beyond the U.S. for economic growth…and oil could make that happen. Speaking about oil we have new news out of OPEC+ to share with you. We’ll take a look at The Wall Street Report and Netflix is struggling to keep viewers interested in their series of shows and we’ll tell which are falling away.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday.
You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
The economists guessed wrong as the U.S. adds fewer jobs in June and that is where we start this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 2nd day of July, thanks for being here and a reminder we're off on Friday in honor of the 4th of July holiday. In other news, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce made the news today and it’s pretty cool. The high heat we’ve been experiencing is raising the temperature of those concerned with data centers. The $1,000 gift for newborns goes into effect this weekend. StubHub is getting sued…think World Cup. In another World Cup story we’re talking about pubs in England and Wales. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and fruity drinks are making a splash at Starbucks. Let’s go!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday.
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Welcome to a new month and Happy Canada Day! We start things this afternoon with a look at how many millions of dollars President Trump has raked in...and from where. This is the Business News Headlines and thanks for being with us. In other news, Fed Chair Warsh speaks about the independence of the Central Bank and inflation. One of the world’s largest ecommerce giants is ordered to pay $600 million dollars and we’ll share why. It looking like a rocky start for former trading partners the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Ever heard of the company, Bending Spoons? You will today. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and there are troubles in the job market for Gen Z.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday.
You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Over the past two days the U.S. Supreme Court has made some stunning decisions and we'll cover both of those first. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday and the final day of June 2026. Thanks for being with us. In other news, Comcast is splitting things up. The Ford Motor Company is recalling over 700,000 vehicles and we’ll share why. So how are consumers feeling about the U.S. economy? We’ll share. Puerto Rico is offered a 3 billion dollar settlement and it’s about their electrical grid. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and Anthropic has rolled out a newer less expensive AI bit of magic.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday.
You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Meet Brandon Will our guest is from Community Support Advocates and that organization is putting together four very interesting programs dealing with mental health issues. We think you’ll find our conversation enlightening.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday.
You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Ten years ago we sat down with Mark Stringer the Executive Director for the Iowa ACLU so we thought it might be time to revisit what the organization does, and does not do. Are they liberal, conservative or neither? Asked and answered but the most important question might be, "Just what Constitutional liberty to you prize the most?" Here is Mark with some answers.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday.
You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
We've seen all of this before. How the threat of higher tariffs tank Wall Street and that is exactly what happened today. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 10th day of October and thanks for listening! In other news, there is more to the U.S. vs China rhetoric from the president and we’ll share that as well. The firings of government workers has begun and details are starting to trickle in. Air traffic controllers, and we’re already short staffed there, who call in sick rather than work for no pay…may be fired. We’ll check on the dismal numbers in The Wall Street Report and UPS informs consumers that the company is simply throwing away packages that have been with U.S. Customs. For the conversation you’ll meet the Mayor of the oldest city in Iowa…his name is Brad Cavanagh. But first the news…Let’s go!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
A currency swap totaling $20 billion happened today but the Treasury Secretary says it's not a bailout for Argentina. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 9th day of October, thanks for listening. In other news, the government shutdown and flight delays made the news. Yet another investigation into the Tesla self-driving mode Musk touts. Three scenarios regarding the damage the government shutdown may bring is in the news. The Pope was in Chicago advocating for migrants. We’ve got new news on mortgage rates for you and it’s looking better. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and there are reports that the craft beer craze may be in trouble. Ready? Let’s go!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
We kick things off today with a story about how some in the banking industry are voicing concerns about...an AI bubble. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 8th day of October, thanks for listening. In other news, will the Fed cut rates again soon? We’ll check the recent release of the minutes. Want in on quirky Meme Stocks? We have a place for you… Because of the government shutdown we have to go elsewhere for jobs data…and the data is not good. Also not good is the new cost of $100,000 for an H-1B Visa and we have a story. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and finally Chipotle is launching a new…scary menu item…but there is a but. Ready? Let’s go!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Tesla wants to improve it's market share so they are making you an offer. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 7th day of October and we also remember the victims killed by terrorists in Israel two years ago. Thank you for listening today. In other news, the World Trade Organization is bullish on the future. Gold futures soared today…and we’ll explain why. Cracker Barrel is back in the news…this time it’s about foot traffic. Toyota has recalled thousands of vehicles and we’ll share why. Bob Ross paintings to be sold to help public television stations. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and the U.S. takes a stake in a Canadian metals company….let’s go.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
A big shake-up over at CBS News and something about a "woke culture". This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 6th day of October, thanks for listening. In other news, a bank merger is happening and we’ll share the story. The IRS has a new position…it’s called the CEO of the IRS. The president recently lied about the Associated Press and we’ll share what he said. You do know that this is Taylor Swifts world and we’re simply allowed to live in it. We have a story… Have you heard about the Dubai Chocolate movement? You will today. We check on the numbers in the Wall Street Report. And, we’ll have a report on what’s going on with booze exports that has distillers…worried. Let’s go.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Can government be good? In just a moment you'll hear from Dave Martin the Host and Producer of The Good Government Show. Dave travels the U.S. in search of people who help create good government. People who's only agenda is helping the citizens who elected them live in an exceptional city, town or county. We first met Dave at an Iowa League of Cities event a year ago and finally got around to sitting with him to learn more about the show, how it got started and so much more. Now meet Dave!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
On the first Friday of each month at 8:30AM Eastern many of us cast our eyes toward Washington, D.C. for a look at the monthly jobs report. This morning...nothing. Think government shutdown. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 3rd day of October, great to be back and thanks for listening. In other news, retribution? You decide. The fired transportation official sues the Trump Administration. India and China have agreed to restart airline service between the two nations. There is a massive recall issued by Walmart and it has to do with furniture. We’ll check the numbers in the Wall Street Report and while the government shutdown has delayed the official jobs report we did get a peek at what may be going on through LinkedIn. For the conversation you’ll meet entrepreneur Dave Martin the host and producer of The Good Government Show…can government be…good? We’ll let Dave share that…but first the news.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
The jewelry business has been hard hit with the tariffs. Here you'll meet Chuck Kuba who owns Iowa Diamond. He shares what wild pricing he is receiving for jewelry he gets from India, which also happens to be the center of the diamond trade. He'll also share some amazing facts about "lab grown diamonds" that truly surprised us. Now, meet Chuck Kuba from Iowa Diamond.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
The US job market is in a slump and how do we know? The latest job openings report came out today and we'll start there. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 30th day of September, thanks for listening! In other news, Pfizer has agreed to lower drug costs and we’ll share that story. The police pulled over a driverless taxi…but can’t issue a ticket… Flood insurance troubles hit many homeowners. Your confidence in the economy just took another hit. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and an AI created actress is causing some issues with the actors union. And a programing note, we’re off tomorrow and Thursday but will return with the Business News Headlines on Friday. Let’s go!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Fifty-five billion dollars for the buy-out of Electronic Arts and who's paying? We'll share that story first. This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 29th day of September, thanks for listening. In other news, so you still think AI will not be responsible for jobs lost? We have a story for you. Walmart has, once again, shocked the retail market…we’ll tell you about it. New news about Trump Tariffs…this time targeting the movie industry. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and a look at the fragile job market. For the conversation you’ll meet Chuck Kuba the owner of Iowa Diamond and how the tariffs have impacted the jewelry business and an amazing story about lab created diamonds and how they stack up the natural stones… Chuck Kuba from IowaDiamond.com is coming up but first the news.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
We kick things off this afternoon with a story about inflation. While the numbers were what economists expected inflation is still running hotter than the Fed would like. And, what about wages? We'll cover that as well. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 26th day of September, thanks for listening. In other news, more and higher tariffs are on the way says the president. Income made from house flipping has sputtered and we’ll share. So much for biking and bike trails says the transportation department. We’ll check the numbers from the Wall Street Report and Tik Toc gets a wild valuation and we’ll share the numbers. For the conversation what are Iowa cities up against? My guest is Chelsea Hoye the director of government affairs for the Iowa League of Cities. What keeps her and city leaders up at night…she will share all but first the news.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Welcome back to Insight on Business the News Headlines for Thursday the 25th day of September, we're glad you are listening. First up today Amazon has to pony up $2.5 billion in a settlement, the largest ever, for tricking consumers to sign up for Prime. In other news, the US economy grew at a surprising pace and we’ll share the numbers. Starbucks closing hundreds of locations as it tries to become…essential. Is it safe for kids? A new study says Instagram is not. A bipartisan group of leaders is urging the Supreme Court not to act when it comes to the Central Bank and Lisa Cook. We’ll check the numbers in the Wall Street Report and Petco says they are about to close stores across the country. For the conversation you’ll meet Ashley Vanorny who is on the City Council in Iowa’s second largest city, Cedar Rapids…some great insight on what cities in Iowa are facing…let’s go.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Every so often we go Out to Lunch and cover, in depth, an issue critical to so many. Today we're Out to Lunch with Amanda Wanke the CEO of the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority better known as DART. Over the past several months DART has taken on the challenge of reimaging public transit in light of budget cuts. Here we talk about the economic development and worker development importance of public transit. The effort to provide both coverage and enhance ridership for DART users, the new "bus garage" being built. Why is DART doing that and where is the funding coming from. Our host for Out to Lunch was Chef Lynn Pritchard from Table 128 at Gray's Landing in Des Moines. Now, let's go Out to Lunch with Amanda!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
If you are a Gen Z it is highly likely that your credit score has taken a dive and our first story tells us why that is. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 19th day of September, thanks for listening. In other news, so, $100,000 for an H-1B Visa and what are they? We’ll share the story. Lots of powerful companies behind the Jimmy Kimmel issue. Grocery prices are still on the rise and that could mean more, not less shrinkflation. McDonald’s is flashing warning signs about the economy and we’ll share that story. We’ll check the numbers from The Wall Street Report and we’ll get moved by none other than Taylor Swift. Let’s go!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
There is a very ominous reality going on as President Trump seeks to reshape the U.S. media more to his liking and it all sounds familiar. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 18th day of September, thanks for listening. In other news the Trump Administration turns to the Supreme Court to outs Fed Governor Lisa Cook. All must be forgiven? Hyundai Motor Group on Thursday confirmed it is going forward with previously announced plans to expand its Georgia plant after that ICE raid. The number of businesses filing for bankruptcy protection has grown and they all share some common reasons why. The closing of Wahlburger’s, the popular burger chain is real and we'll share why. In other retail news Petco is closing more than 2 dozen stores. We'll have the numbers from the Wall Street Report and tough finding a job in this environment? The experts say it's not your fault and give some advice. Let's go!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
There was a lot of fuss made over the Federal Reserve rate cut but the big question is, how will the rate cut impact...you? This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 17th day of September, thanks for listening! ! In other news, the CEO of Nvidia is not happy and we’ll share why. Ticket vendor StubHub got a meh response in their IPO. Human composting is now a thing in New Jersey. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and investors are still smarting over Cracker Barrel issues and the company saw it’s stock sink Lots to cover today, let’s go!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
You, yes you, were pretty active with your retail spending in August and we'll cover that story first. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 16th day of September, thanks for listening! In other news, the Fed meeting is on and there is some drama. Tesla is under investigation…yet again. Parents of kids who died by suicide testify about chat bots to congress. The FDA is targeting telehealth companies and unofficial versions of prescription drugs. We’ll take a look at a lackluster day in The Wall Street Report and a number of major retailers and companies are saying they are raising prices due to the Trump Tariffs and we’ve got a list. Let’s go…
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Not long ago I was doing some research on Medicaid Reimbursement for an upcoming story. My search led me to Catherine Grey who has been working with Medicaid in Iowa for 34 years due to the condition of her son, John. Here she talks about the challenges of applying, over and over and over again. The amount of money the private Managed Care Organization are receiving from Iowa. The sheer number of people on Medicaid and more. You've no doubt heard lots of misinformation but here we'll put a face the the issue. Meet Catherine.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Over the years some of my favorite conversations are with talented chefs. I marvel at their creative ability. The time it takes to create a first-class dish through trial and error is a test of endurance. Here you'll meet Chef Lynn Pritchard who I've known for years. Once based in Clive, Iowa Table 128 moved last year to just south of Downtown Des Moines into a beautiful space with plenty of parking. (You MUST GO!) Then Chef Pritchard recently opened Hugo's of Des Moines located near the Drake Campus. Here we talk about both locations, the uncertainty of tariffs on the food industry, the celebration of fine food and so much more. Enjoy...we did!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
The Ying and Yang of two of President Trump's policies don't mix well. That kicks things off this afternoon. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 12th day of September, thanks for listening! In other news, the graphic videos of the murder of Charlie Kirk call content moderation into question. The Congressional Budget Office has a warning about the US economy and employment. Boeing workers reject the latest contract offer extending the strike at 3 Midwestern factories. Wall Street ended the day mixed however at some record levels…we’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report. And, finally consumer confidence takes yet another hit and we’ll share what you say you are feeling. For the conversation you’ll meet Chef Lynn Pritchard the man behind Table 128 and Hugo's of Des Moines. What’s it like being a restauranter in 2025…we asked. Let’s go!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
About a week ago President Trump told ICE to back off raiding farms, meat packing facilities, hotels and restaurants. Remember? Well, THAT didn't last long. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 20th day of June, thanks for being here and great to be back in studio after the Juneteenth Holiday. In other news, music streaming service Deezer is tagging AI generated releases and why. Billions, you heard that right…billions of login credentials have been leaked. It’s easier to control people if the government shuts down news outlets and it’s just happened here. We’ll check what happened to the equities in the Wall Street Report and the Canadian company Lululemon has laid off 150 corporate workers and why. Let’s go!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Here is the amazing story of how Tero International made the decision to move forward with the construction of an app which will allow individuals and businesses to access Tero Training from anywhere on the planet. And they made the decision in just five days, not five months. Here Ro Crosbie tells us about the work Jake Knapp has done and published the book Sprint: How to Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just Five Days. It is a profound way to made big decisions and test them, yes, in just five days. Here's Ro:
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Endless meetings. We feel your pain. And recently we had a story about how workers are being called into meetings well after 8PM and how so many meetings go back-to-back. Here you'll meet Alison Haider the Chief Learning Officer at Tero International who offers up a "fix" for those "endless meetings". Some simple things you can do to help everyone's work/life balance much better. Here's Alison...
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Our top story today is that the Fed has decided to not cut interest rates and the president is not...happy. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 18th day of June, thanks for being with us. In other news, Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel have completed their partnership. Transgender rights are under the microscope from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. It has been feared that AI will reduce jobs…and now Amazon confirms that notion. Honda has issued a recall of over a quarter of a million vehicles. A former KC Chiefs player is suing the football club for…discrimination. We’ve got the Wall Street Report and white collar job cuts accelerate and why. Let’s go…
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
We start out today taking a look at the latest retail sales numbers shared by the Commerce Department and what they tell us you are doing...or not doing. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 17th day of June, thanks for being here. in other news, the Trump Tax bill will add trillions to the deficit. An Illinois toy company is challenging the Trump Tariffs and went before the Supreme Court today. The Central Bank meets this week and what might they do with regard to interest rates? We’ll share what we know. We’ll take a look at what happened on Wall Street in the Wall Street Report and have you heard of the infinite workday? You will today…let’s go!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Welcome back and we hope you had a great Father's Day. We start off today with a story about the G7 Conference that is taking place in Canada and there are some very different factors going on. In other news, what’s the next business venture for the Trump family? We’ll share. Tariffs and Amusement parks made the news. As the government resumes collection efforts on student loans…credit scores are going down for millions of Americans. We’ve got the Wall Street Report and some thoughts as to why American’s are not yet feeling the impacts of the Trump Tariffs…let’s go.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
A shocking report is out from the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office. Think Trump Tax Cuts. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 12th day of June, thanks for being here. In other news, some manufacturing info out of North Carolina. More troubles for Boeing as the deadly crash in India puts the spotlight on the company. A former congressman who sought to shut down the IRS is now the IRS commissioner. We’ve got some news about mortgage rates. The Wall Street Report is coming at you and US Jobless claims are on the rise. Let’s go!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
We start out by sharing that the remarkable Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys has died. He was 82. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 11th day of June, thanks for being with us. Our first story is about inflation and it's a mixed bag. In other news, the US and China say they have agreed on what is being called a framework regarding tariffs…but there is a but. Cyber attacks are increasing…where? At the retail level. AI and spoofing President Biden…the man behind the event is in court. We’ll share the numbers from Wall Street and Open AI has a new, more capable, version out…and we’ll tell you about it. Let’s go!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
There may be hope as US / China trade talks are in the second day. This is the business news headlines for Tuesday the 10th day of June, thanks for being with us. In other news, trade wars could sharply reduce global economics says the World Bank. Wall Street managed a winning day. A provision in the gigantic bill languishing in the senate could impact foreign investments in the US. Lebanon wants you to visit and remember the golden years of tourism. ICE raids happened in Omaha and that will help free up some jobs for US. Born folks…you in? The Wall Street Report and the impact AI is having on Google searches. For the conversation we’ll visit with Jim Smith the COO/CFO of NRG Media Group. The company owns 32 stations in the Midwest and we’ll talk about why and more. But, first the news.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
It's a four day event held each year somewhere in Iowa. This is the Great Eastern Iowa Tractorcade hosted by News/Talk 1540 KXEL and somebody has to run it. Meet Matt Kenney a Multi-Media Sales Rep and the Tractorcade Event Manager for NRG Media. Here we talk about what goes into creating something that has become huge over the 26 years it's been around. Also the two reasons we're here talking to tractor lovers about the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association. Good stuff all around. Meet Matt:
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines for this the 9th day of June, we're glad you're here. Coming up today some sad news from the world of music. In other news, Warner Brothers and Discovery are splitting into two companies. In other news, Apple held a developers conference and is trying to up its game. Some sobering news out of Canada came out today and we’ll share. We’ve got the Wall Street Report and canned food is about to get more expensive. For the conversation, we’re on assignment and coming to you today from Fairfield, Iowa. Why? Because of the four day event held each year somewhere in the state. This is the Great Eastern Iowa Tractorcade hosted by News/Talk 1540 KXEL and somebody has to run it. Meet Matt Kenney a Multi-Media Sales Rep and the Tractorcade Event Manager for NRG Media. Here we talk about what goes into creating something that has become huge over the 26 years it's been around. Also the two reasons we're here talking to tractor lovers about the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association. Good stuff all around. Meet Matt:
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
For years "experts" have said, "Radio? It's dead!" They said it at the dawn of television. They said it at the birth of cable TV. They said it when streaming services came about and they said it when podcasts became popular. But know what...radio is still very much alive. In fact the "spoken word" is more popular today than it was ten years ago. Here you'll meet Jeff Stein the Program Director and News Director for News/Talk 1540 KXEL a 50,000 powerhouse based in Waterloo, Iowa with details. And as a bonus he'll talk about the Great Eastern Iowa TractorCade that kicks off on Sunday the 8th in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Meet Jeff:
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Today we pause to remember what happed 81 years ago today as members of multiple nations stormed the beaches of Normandy which was the beginning of the end to the brutal Nazi regime. May their memories be a blessing. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 6th day of June, thanks for being here. We kick things off today with the latest jobs report the good news and the bad. In other news, elected Republican officials are urging Trump and Musk to mend their relationship and why… AI and the film industry. We’ll have a report. The talks between China and the U.S. are back we’ll share when. New life for products from now shuttered Joann’s Fabrics. The Wall Street Report and some sad news from Hooters. For the conversation we’re talking with Alison Heider from Tero International about the pain points of…meetings. You know what we're talking about. Endless meetings that often fail to produce results and they are killing your workforce. Can it be fixed? Tero says "yes" and Alison gives us details. Let's go!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
That tiff between President Trump and Elon Musk is getting nasty quickly. In fact Musk now says that he will withhold using his rockets to transport astronauts. Wow... This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 5th day of June, thanks for being here. In other news, the feud had an impact of Tesla shares and we’ll give you the latest. All of a sudden the U.S. is playing nice with China. It looks like the new Nintendo Switch 2 is a hit…big crowds worldwide hoping to get their hands on one. Apple hits a road block in court. Some good news about mortgage rates. We’ve got some numbers when it comes to unemployment filings. The Wall Street Report and Proctor and Gamble to shed 7,000 jobs and why. For the conversation we’re bringing back Frank Kelly the founder and managing partner of Fulcrum Macro Advisors…in light of what is going on in D.C. Frank offers some guidance and more. Let’s go!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
I'm back after being out for a couple of days as we celebrated the holiday of Shavuot. The giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai some 3,300 years ago. It was a nice pause to reflect on all that means for, frankly, all of us. Welcome to the Business News Headlines and a conversation later with Jeff Stein from News/Talk 1540 KXEL about a host of things We kick things off today with a shocking report by the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office about the Trump Bill currently resting in the U.S. Senate. Then more news from the CBO about the impact the Trump Tariffs will have on you and your family. Speaking of tariffs there is now a 50% tariff on steel and aluminum. But, there is a but. Interested in inflation data? Less is coming from the Department of Labor. Payroll processer ADP offered some surprising news about job creation last month. We've got the Wall Street Report and Big Lots is back! For the conversation Jeff Stein is in to talk about the death of radio that has been predicted for decades. But, it is stronger than ever. We'll also discuss the Great Eastern Iowa Tractorcade that kicks off this Sunday. So much going on...let's go!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Recently Ro Crosbie the founder, President and CEO of Tero International spent some time at Iowa State University where she met with a group of honors students from various ISU colleges. She came away from that meeting energized about the future of our state and nation. Why? She found these students to be engaged, socially brilliant and ready to excel in their respective fields. It was a pleasure to hear her tell us the future is in good hands. Met Ro Crosbie.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
When we sat down with Frank Kelly the founder and managing partner of Fulcrum Macro Advisors we didn't know where the conversation might take us but we covered lots of ground. From the political uncertainties of the day, to the future of China to the wonders of GLP-1 and what impact that will have on health, the job market and living longer. Strap in and listen to a very bright man. Meet Frank Kelly.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Some legal troubles for Aldi kicks us off this evening but we have our doubts about the case. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 30th day of May, thanks for being with us. In other news, Taylor Swift regains the rights to all of her music. We didn’t know she did not own them. Let’s talk about inflation and tariffs. Elon Musk is leaving his position with the U.S. government and what’s next. Dozens of people have gotten ill due to contaminated cucumbers and a massive recall is underway. Wall Street was giving away some of the gains and we’ll share that with you. And McDonalds is making some major changes in an attempt to get you back to the Golden Arches. Let’s go with this early edition of the Business News Headlines…
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Our first story today is about the courts and the tariffs and it's enough to make you want to go to the bar...early. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 29th day of May and thanks for being with us. . In other news, how your paycheck measurers up to CEO’s in the S&P 500 we’ll take a deep dive. Filings for jobless claims are up and we’ll share the details. We’ve got the latest news about the 30 year mortgage rate and it’s not pleasant. We’ve got the Wall Street Report and what was a very rocky day for the equities. Finally, Major League Baseball is turning to women’s sports for its next big bet…and we think it will be a winner. Let’s go!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
We start things off today talking about TACO and no, it's not about Mexican food. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 28th day of May, thanks for being with us. In other news a real time story about how a friends company is getting hit with the tariffs and what he plans to do. Nvidia surprised the world today and we’ll share that story. We’ve got the Wall Street Report and some surprising numbers coming out of retailers. And, finally what’s in store for interest rates when it comes to the Federal Reserve. We’ll share it all…let’s go!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
What happens when a couple of radio guys talk marketing? Plenty. Here you'll meet Kevin Anderson the President and CEO of L. Grace Brands as we talk about a host of things from working a dairy farm to living in Nashville to the Salem Radio Stations he ran to how he and founder, Liliana Tami Joe Grace work together to package results for their clients. It's a wide ranging conversation we think you'll enjoy.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Yes, Happy Valentine's Day 2025 and welcome to the Business News Headlines for Friday the 14th day of February. We kick things off today with a focus on government spending and we think you'll be surprised at what so many Americans think. And remember, should you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and in under 11 minutes::
- Government spending: What Americans think;
- The "pause" in Federal Spending hits one rural state...very hard;
- Retail sales tanked in January. Why and where? We'll tell all;
- Crime and Punishment: A story out of Michigan we found interesting;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And Airbnb is planning some bold moves this year.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
It's looking more and more like we can't catch a break when it comes to inflation. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 13th day of February and that story kicks us off this afternoon. And remember, should you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and in under 11 minutes::
- Wholesale inflation ticks up and what that means;
- Yes, more "Tariff Talk" for you that impacts friends and foes;
- Heard about Scout Motors? You will today;
- Valentine's Day: Something to fear or celebrate?
- Spending on Valentine's Day will be big and we know what you are buying;
- We have new USDA and Health and Human Services bosses;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, some scary numbers when it comes to consumer debt.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
We kick things off today with a report from the Labor Department that tells us that inflation in the US is actually...worse. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 12th day of February...thanks for being with us. And remember, should you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and in under 10 minutes::
- Inflation is worse and we'll give you examples of what costs more;
- Plus the ONE item that fell in price from a year ago;
- Fed Chair Jerome Powell on rate cuts and President Trump;
- The price of eggs has hit a new record...if you can find them;
- Chevron has announced some massive layoffs and why;
- Coca Cola has an answer for the 25% tariff on aluminum;
- McKinsey & Co. will keep their DEI program and why;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, sales at Temu and Shein plumet.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
We're back on time! Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 11th day of February and thanks for being here. On a partly personal note I was at an early morning meeting of the ICON Water Trails Board where we came face to face with a host of great news about the project that is now ten years old. You'll need to check out their website to learn more. Should you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and in under 9 minutes::
- The EU says they too can play the tariff game;
- New car prices are likely to climb and why;
- Some retail chains are rationing...eggs;
- Door Dash had some great news;
- JPMorgan Chase workers bucking the RTO directive;
- Immigration and the housing market made the news;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And what is the "New Television"? We'll share.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Welcome to the Late Edition of the Business News Headlines. We were working on a story with our friend Jeff Stein from News/Talk 1540 KXEL until 4:30PM Central Time...hence the headlines are coming to you a bit later than usual. But, should you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and in under 9 minutes:
- The Fed and Rate Cuts top our newscast;
- More "Tariff Talk" from President Trump;
- Will we be saying goodbye to the penny?
- Big insurance news out of Hawaii;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, the layoffs are starting over at Meta.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Today the top story is abut trade between Mexico and the US. Factor workers across the border are wondering if they will have work if the 25% tariff goes into effect and, if it does what that might mean to not only the economy there but availability and the cost of products here. Meanwhile, should you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and in under 10 minutes:
- A recession across the border?
- Amazon reported record earnings but there is a but;
- The Bank of England and the nation's economic outlook;
- What the heck happened in Nebraska?
- Utah and public employees labor unions made the news;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And might this be the end of cheap stuff from Temu and Shein?
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
For the past two years the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association (NTPDA) has used Best Corporate Events (BCE) to help us do team building events This year in New Orleans BCE worked their magic and the outcome was fantastic. Here we sit down with Paul Petrus the Senior Lead Fascinator for the organization. Paul talks about the early years of the company, how it has evolved and more. If you have anything to do with any corporate meeting you would be wise to connect with Best Corporate Events. Meet Paul...and Holly!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Today we'll start things off talking about the LA wildfires and the problems local residents are having with their insurance companies and what California is trying to do to resolve so many issues. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 5th day of February...glad you are with us again. Also, should you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and in under 11 minutes:
- Homeowners and California insurance issues;
- Tariff Talk: What will cost you more...soon;
- Super Bowl ads are coming. How wacky can they get?
- AI app DeepSeek and a company barred from doing business in the US;
- Some labor news out of Whole Foods;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, Starbucks is redoing their marketing message and why.
For the conversation you'll meet Paul Petrus the Senior Lead Facilitator for Best Corporate Events.. We met Paul in New Orleans last month and the work he did in two team building events was spectacular. If you have anything to do with planning your next corporate meeting make sure you check out Best Corporate Events.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
They are on, they are off and they are back on. We're just trying to keep up with Tariff Talk. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 4th day of February, and thanks for being here. We'll get to the news in a moment but first if you want to hook up with us on social media find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and in under 10 minutes:
- The on again off again of tariffs;
- China hit the U.S. with retaliatory tariffs;
- Goldman Sachs talks about the impact tariffs have on the markets;
- Companies are laying off workers...we have a list;
- Walmart is spending big in Canada and the U.S.;
- 41,000 consumers told us about the top grocery chains in the U.S.;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And what fewer job openings may mean for the economy.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Is your head spinning? So much going on from the stock market to tariff talk to trade wars. It's enough to keep you awake at midnight. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Monday the 3rd day of February, thanks for being with us. And because we're around daily you can hook up with us on social media find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and in under 10 minutes:
- More tariff talk from President Trump;
- Talking bourbon and Kentucky;
- Elon Musk want corporations to leave Delaware and why;
- Meanwhile Musk is now a official special government employee;
- Gifts for Valentines Day? How much and what Americans are buying;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, concerns over the Sundance Film Festival.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
It's the final day of January and we're about to take a deeper dive into the promised 25% tariffs by the Trump White House. What might be the impact. We'll get into that and more. Also a reminder that we're back on the air with The Business Week in Review this Sunday at Noon Central and on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. Drop in. And, if you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and in under 10 minutes:
- The tariffs what might happen if the promise if fulfilled;
- From vehicles to liquor to fuel to fruits and vegetables;
- Apple iPhone sales numbers for the holiday season are out;
- Berkshire Hathaway cuts 4,000 jobs in the face of huge profits;
- Costco union workers to go out on strike tonight?
- Meanwhile the company has increased hourly pay;
- Joann's Fabrics and Crafts readies labor cuts and why;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, might we be seeing the end of cable "cord cutting"?
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
It's the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 30th day of January and thanks for being with us. Hard to believe that today, here in Central Iowa, we reached 58 degrees. But, they tell us winter is coming back next week. If you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and in under 9 minutes:
- Once again YOU proved many experts wrong;
- Mastercard and Visa had a great year but...there is a but;
- The European Central Bank lowered its prime rate and why;
- Meta, even though Zuckerberg cozied up to President Trump, paid up;
- A new 30-year mortgage rate report to share;
- The Wall Street Report;
- So, who is going to deliver your Amazon package? We have a guess.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Some people are truly "gifted" in their ability to have fun yet communicate clearly and effectively. Meet Emily Lang a Training Specialist with Tero International. Here we talk about her time as an actor and how life on the stage helped prepare her for her role at Tero. We also talk about how to better communicate and how sales people can be trained to become so much better when they embrace the skill of building relationships.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Welcome back and we've got a full boat of business news headlines for you today starting off with what rocked Wall Street as the Fed announced it was pausing interest rate reductions. And, stick around for the conversation with Emily Lang a training specialist at Tero International. This exceptional young lady talks about her career as an actor, life on the stage and how those things prepared her for what she does today. Hint...it's all about helping people become better communicators. Meanwhile, if you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The Fed decision wasn't much of a surprise but...
- Auto and truck fuel standards? Forget about it;
- Germany made a shocking announcement today;
- The White House directive that caused so much confusion...
- Rescinded;
- Big data points due on Thursday...think credit card results;
- Legoland is laying off workers;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, some eye-popping restaurant news to share with you.
For the conversation you'll meet Emily Lang a delightful young woman full of energy and committed to helping Tero International clients become better communicators and even better sales people. We'll talk about that, her acting career and more. Enjoy...we did!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
We had some technical issues to work through on Monday but we're back with the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 28th day of January. In addition we packed in a conversation with Tom Eibel who works for a 175 year old German company that you don't know about but see and use their products daily. Meanwhile, if you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today:
- DeepSeek from China rattled the U.S. Markets and why;
- President Trump and a victory lap over Columbia;
- But, are Mexico and Canada...different?
- There are headwinds to overcome;
- And, we'll take a deep dive into five economic realities;
- The Wall Street Report;
- So, how are Americans feeling about the economy today?
For the conversation, will meet Tom Eibel the Business Development Manager for a family owned company, based in Germany that has been around for 175 years. And, the amazing thing is that while you may not know anything about them you use and see their products everyday. This is a remarkable story about Freudenberg-NOK and their world-wide business. Here too is the link to Corteco that we mention during the conversation. We learned a bunch and think you will as well.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Here you will meet Tom Eibel the Business Development Manager for a family owned company, based in Germany that has been around for 175 years. And, the amazing thing is that while you may not know anything about them you use and see their products everyday. This is a remarkable story about Freudenberg-NOK and their world-wide business. Here too is the link to Corteco that we mention during the conversation. We learned a bunch and think you will as well.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
It's the end of the week and a reminder that we're back on the air Sunday, Noon Central and only on News Talk 1540 KXEL and yes, we do stream. Hey, if you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and in under 11 minutes:
- U.S. home sales tanked badly last year and why;
- DEI programs are being scraped at a rapid pace by major companies;
- EV's are facing some pressure from the White House;
- If you have a TikTok enabled phone you might sell it for big bucks;
- Some major data points coming next week and we'll share;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, it's really nice to be rich and getting richer. Talking CEO raises.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Fighting a bit of a cold...no doubt like everybody else out there. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 23rd day of January. And, if you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and in under 10 minutes:
- The Supreme Court says you've got to register;
- President Trump says he will lower prices but, there is a but;
- The International Monetary Fund talks about the global economy;
- What the USDA nominee has to say about politics and people;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Walmart to pay regional managers big bucks. But...
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
While we were on assignment in New Orleans we had the opportunity to visit with many of the members of the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association (NTPDA) about a host of issues. Here you will meet Craig Barton who owns Medicine Hat Tractor Salvage based in Alberta, Canada. We talk about technology, sales, the current farm economy the impact tariffs may have and more. Meet Craig and his view from Canada.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
It is great to be back with you. We were on assignment in New Orleans for a full week and left the city just ahead of the blizzard that hit the Big Easy and dumped up to 8 inches of snow in a town that lacks snow removal equipment. Meanwhile, here in Iowa cold temps but...very little snow. Go figure. Say, if you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today:
- He says he's not yet in the bidding war for TikTok;
- Potty breaks at Starbucks just got interesting;
- More news about tariffs and what that might bring;
- The White House made an interesting online change;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Fires flare up again in Los Angeles and a word about insurance.
For the interview you'll meet Craig Barton the owner of Medicine Hat Tractor Salvage based in Alberta, Canada. It's a wide ranging conversation about a host of issues from technology, to agricultural parts, to crops grown in his area and what a 25% tariff might mean for Canada and the U.S. consumer. Enjoy...we sure did.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
We all come from diverse backgrounds and what leaders know and can learn from others can have a remarkable impact on business from sales to recruitment and retention. Here Kylie Gottschalk a Training Manager from Tero International talks about a program she is offering. What it's about, who should consider learning and more. Enjoy...we did!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Yes, the microphone sounds a bit different today and that's because we're in a remote studio (think hotel room) in Mason City, Iowa. Thanks for coming by for the Business News Headlines from today. And, if you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and all in under 9 minutes:
- Good news for the economy bad news for Wall Street;
- If the economy is so bad how come sports betting is so big;
- More TikTok drama to report today;
- The IRS has a couple of announcements today;
- Dunkin runs out of...doughnuts;
- Kohls to close 27 stores and we'll share where;
- The Wall Street Report;
- You MUST RTO says the bank.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Welcome back and a quick programming note: Wall Street markets will be closed tomorrow (Thursday) which also means we're off the air. However, we'll be posting up some recent business conversations to help keep you in the loop. And, if you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and all in under 9 minutes:
- Minutes from the Fed's December meeting were released;
- The IRS has improved service delivery but...there is a but;
- Automakers and the Consumer Electronics Show offer some new tech;
- Fact checking is not the only thing Meta has scrapped;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, Delta Airlines has a new...partner.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Welcome to a brand new year and the Business News Headlines. Great to be back in the studio. Coming up today some of the big business news stories of the day along with what happened on Wall Street. This is the Friday Edition and we're glad you are with us. If you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and all in under 12 minutes:
- President Biden says...NO!
- Safety ahead of profit? Good luck with that;
- Tesla sales for 2024? We'll share the numbers;
- Another baseball story hit today;
- Women's soccer headed to a new town at a hefty price;
- Delayed flights is going to cost this airline plenty;
- So has Siri been listening in? A court says yes and a big fine;
- Some big news from the jobs front due out next week;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Will booze go the way of smokes? Think health warnings.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
First of all, Happy New Year! Let us hope for a healthy 2025 and success in our personal and business lives. Today you will meet Rabbi Yossi Jacobson who, thirty years ago, was sent from Brooklyn to Iowa. How that happened, what business he started, a bit about Chanukah and those 613 Commandments are all in this conversation. His business Maccabee's Glatt Kosher Deli is the only one of its kind in the State of Iowa. How did Yossi get here from Brooklyn, why a deli, how it got its name and more. Oh, Happy Chanukah as well.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Welcome to a shortened version of the Business News Headlines. You might say we're into the "Holiday Spirit"! Thanks for being here and after the headlines you'll meet Rabbi Yossi Jacobson who, thirty years ago, was sent from Brooklyn to Iowa. How that happened, what business he started, a bit about Chanukah and those 613 Commandments are all in this conversation. Stick around. If you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The Markets fell apart today and we'll offer details;
- 2024 was a good year for some...not so good for others;
- We have a list of each
For the conversation meet Rabbi Yossi Jacobson and his business Maccabee's Glatt Kosher Deli the only one of its kind in the State of Iowa. How did Yossi get here from Brooklyn, why a deli, how it got its name and, because we are in the midst of Chanukah we'll cover that as well as a bit about those 613 Commandment. Yes, 613.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Welcome to Friday and the Business News Headlines for this the 27th day of December. We kick things off today with a look at what happened on Wall Street on this holiday shortened week and then get into a story about factions in Trump World that spilled into social media this week. Speaking of social media, if you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and all in under 11 minutes:
- Wall Street puts on the breaks and what happened;
- A very public spat going on in Trump World;
- Another telecom hacked by China;
- A disturbing story about murder and insurance companies;
- Another stow-away on a Delta flight...how do they do this?
- The Wall Street Report;
- The impact "Porch Pirates" are having on shipping costs.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Yes, we like the markets, took some time off and watched some football on Netflix. More on that coming up. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 26th day of December. We hope you had a wonderful Christmas and now we get to wish you Happy Chanukah. And if you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and all in under 10 minutes:
- Holiday sales rose more than some expected;
- But we don't get the disconnect about people and the economy;
- It's been an impressive year for the markets and we'll share numbers;
- How did EV's do this past year? We'll share what we know worldwide;
- The rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage climbed...again;
- Unemployment numbers fall but, there is a but;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Congrats to Netflix and Christmas Day Football.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Looks like a "GO" for a major automaker merger. That and you, the U.S. consumer, isn't as high on the economy as you were last month. Both stories kick us off today on this the 23rd day of December and thanks for being here. If you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and all in under 10 minutes:
- The merger would create the 3rd largest auto company by sales;
- You, the U.S. consumer, are not as high on the economy as you were;
- Yet you are spending plenty on holiday shopping. We've got numbers;
- Another retail chain files for Chapter 11;
- In more retail news: Family members want their chain back and why;
- A fond look at our friends at the upscale Von Maur chain that is expanding;
- Lawmakers want to ban drones from China and why;
- Labor troubles at Starbucks continue and expand;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The technology of the doorbell from Apple.
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While there is chaos in Washington D.C. the markets had a pretty good day and that's what we'll kick off the Business News Headlines for this the 20th day of December. Thanks for being here. And, full disclosure, I was out "among them" today and I'm convinced people have lost their minds...everything crowded to the max. Don't folks work anymore? End of rant. If you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Chaos in D.C. but the markets had a good day;
- The E.U. has just been warned about looming tariffs;
- Some good news about inflation to share with you;
- Traveling this holiday season? You are not alone;
- More labor union news and yes...Starbucks;
- Convicted prisoners, for-profit companies and Alabama;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Three banks and Zelle find themselves in a lawsuit and why.
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Some great news from the Commerce Department today. The U.S. Economy grew at a solid 3.1% in the third quarter (July - September) and that is something to celebrate. That story kicks us off today on this the 19th day of December. Thanks for being with us. If you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The U.S. Economy grew and we'll look inside the numbers;
- Though not elected, how Elon Musk may shut down the government;
- Ireland has a big problem and its about data centers;
- Get ready for some interesting football on Saturday;
- Yet more on sports this time the NBA and Philly;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, just in time for Christmas...a strike at Amazon.
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The big story comes to us from Wall Street where we say the major indexes crater. What caused the fall. That is what we cover in our first story today. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 18th day of December. Thanks for being here. If you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The disaster that was on Wall Street today and why;
- In other news some politics the markets didn't like;
- TikTok is back in the news and some changes could be coming;
- Some baseball news out of Chicago;
- Let's talk about the Ten Commandments for a bit;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Two (maybe three) auto makers talk...merger.
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We're back. Some technical issues took us off the air on Monday but all fixed and glad to be back with you and thank you for coming back. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 17th day of December. And should you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today:
- You, the U.S. consumer continue to drive the economy;
- The Fed will announce what many believe to be a rate cut tomorrow;
- But, there is a but to all of that;
- What do Americans think of the economy today and tomorrow?
- And, yes we've got a question about that as well;
- Amazon is breaking out the checkbook in Ohio;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Junk Fees are an issue now Washington wants to fix that.
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Big Tech and Big Biz is all in on President Elect Donald Trump and they are shelling out some big bucks and yes, we'll name names. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 13th day of December, thanks for being with us. As always, should you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Business leaders are kissing up to a second Trump term;
- Dollar stores and others are saying lower income folks are cutting back;
- The Fed is expected to cut rates. How will that impact you? We'll share;
- Businesses are keen to reduce their workforce in favor of AI;
- Boeing is sending pink slips to hundreds in California;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, are remote workers getting the shaft when it comes to raises?
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One of the things that is so impressive about the Fastline Marketing Group is their commitment to "white glove" customer service. That is just one of the nuggets you'll hear in this conversation with Dean Barke the President of the organization. While other companies have shed face to face customer service Fastline Marketing Group continues a tradition of in person sales calls. The company may serve the agricultural industry however the thoughts Dean shares here should resonate with any business. Enjoy, we did!
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It's the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines on this the 12th day of December and we are 13 days away from Christmas and the Jewish Festival of Chanukah. Like you need reminding. Thanks for being with us. Should you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Yes, Virginia, inflation is still with us;
- The IRS has collected 4.7 billion from tax cheats;
- But that may soon come to an end and why;
- The U.S. Senate is about to take up a Social Security issue;
- And, YouTube is contributing to...inflation;
- C-Suite folks are very nervous and why;
- The Wall Street Report;
- You are about to get some relief from bank fees.
For the conversation you'll hear from the President of Fastline Marketing Group, Dean Barke. While the company focuses on the agricultural market this conversation has some golden nuggets for anybody in business. From employee morale to "white glove customer service" and a host of other items we think you'll enjoy. We sure did.
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The continuing story about inflation kick us off today and what might the Central Bank think as we hope for a rate cut next week. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 1th day of December, thanks for being with us. Meanwhile, should you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Inflation ticked up last month. What's next?
- The Time Person of the Year has been named;
- The grocery store saga continues with one suing the other;
- Apple is upping its game in the world of AI;
- Not to be left out...so too is Google;
- The Supreme Court will let a class action suit go forward;
- Canada's Central Bank slashed interest rates and worry about Trump Tariffs;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Some big time NFL news...think value.
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How can Small Business Owners get a larger slice of the pie? We have some thoughts and that kicks us off this evening. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 10th day of December, glad you're with us. Also, should you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Small Business Tips for this Holiday Sales Season;
- Consumers who were "tricked" into purchases get money back;
- A U.S. airline adds Tokyo and Seoul to it's destinations;
- A key economic report is due out tomorrow...some thoughts;
- A federal judge has blocked the merger of two grocery giants and why;
- The Wall Street Report;
- A troubled automaker looks to China and Spain for EV batteries.
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We're back with the Business News Headlines for today the 9th day of December and thanks so much for being with us again. Our first story today is about an iconic brand that just may get sold. Should you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The sweet story about the potential sale of a candy company;
- It's been a tough year for fast food restaurants;
- Now a regional sandwich chain files for Chapter 11;
- Boeing has announced a number of job cuts;
- China is doing a brisk EV business in Mexico;
- Tesla announced a "Mini-Tesla" due out next year;
- The price of gasoline continues to drop;
- The Wall Street Report;
- More TikTok drams in the courts.
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Welcome back and we'll kick things off today with the jobs report from the Labor Department which was all, good news. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 6th day of December and thank you for being with us. If you want to hook up with us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The Jobs Report was stunning and some news about wages;
- More troubles for TikTok;
- Corporate executives and security. Something else to worry about;
- Milk testing must be done says the USDA and why;
- Some major economic data points coming next week;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The nation is angry and looking at the health insurance companies.
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Welcome back to the Business News Headlines for this the 5th day of December, we're glad you are with us. Words...matter and our first story tonight is about the words that were written on the ammo used to murder insurance CEO Brian Thompson in New York City. That's first and if you want to hook up with us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today:
- What does “deny,” “defend” and “depose” mean?
- The work/life balance is not working for...women;
- Bitcoin is having a big time and why;
- A confusing story about Boeing, a judge and DEI;
- We have a restaurant resurrection story for you;
- Honda issues a recall notice. Think gas and fire;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Thrust into the spotlight is security for top level executives.
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Today you'll meet the very talented communications pro and author Andrew Giangola. Andrew recently released the book, Love & Try: Stories of Gratitude and Grit in Professional Bull Riding with the proceeds going to injured bull riders. Here we'll talk about his work with NASCAR, Pepsi-Cola, Simon & Schuster and now with the PBR. It's an inside look at the sport that has captured the "Cowboy Culture" and the hearts of millions of fans. Learn more about the PBR and grab a copy of Love & Try here. Now, meet the man from Brooklyn, NY who rides a subway and not a horse...Andrew Giangola:
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell pushes back against President-Elect Donald Trump when it comes to the independence of the Central Bank. That story kicks us off on this the 4th day of December and thanks for being with us again. Meanwhile, if you want to hook up with us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today:
- "The Central Bank must remain independent of politics.";
- The assassination of UnitedHealth CEO, Brian Thompson
- Rocked Iowa and the Nation;
- We revisit the Australian law about social media and kids;
- Taking a cruse to Mexico? It will cost you more;
- The WWE wants more eyeballs. Cue Netflix;
- The incoming head of the SEC and what we know;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Which is better? The battle of the weight-loss drugs.
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Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines where we start out today talking about YOU the American Consumer. It seems you are keeping the economy humming by increased retail sales. Also, a reminder that we're back with Insight on Business the News Hour, Week in Review this Sunday at Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and we do stream. Say, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Retail sales are up...again and we'll share the numbers;
- The "Trump Bump" has left the building'
- Australia and keeping kids safe from social media;
- A Detroit man steels $44 million and we'll share the story;
- Labor unrest in Las Vegas;
- Some stunning news about Tesla;
- The Wall Street Report;
- McDonald's spending millions to say its food is...safe.
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Fed Chair Jerome Powell spoke in Dallas today and made it clear that the Central Bank would slowly and deliberately reduce the prime lending rate. But he is still concerned about inflationary pressures. And, yes, we'll have that story to share with you. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Fed Chair Jerome Powell will be...cautious;
- Markets sank a bit and why;
- Seems that wholesale inflation is back;
- A nursing home company to pay a hefty fine;
- Meanwhile, Smithfield Foods employed minors they too get a fine;
- Chipotle is facing a lawsuit. Think portion sizes and social media;
- Advance Auto Parts to close hundreds of stores and why;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Disney shared some Q3 numbers and they are....mixed.
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Today you'll hear from entrepreneur Will Rogers who, with his wife Hannah, created The Monks Brandy Company. We caught up with Will at a second anniversary party for the brand. He sits down with me to chat about why, in just two years, this venture has grown, the inside details of their signature cocktail The Alexander what he's got planned for 2025 and some interesting brandy facts about the Midwest. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.
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Welcome to the Wednesday Edition of The Business News Headlines where we kick things off talking about the return of inflation. For the conversation you'll hear from entrepreneur Will Rogers who, with his wife Hannah, created The Monks Brandy Company. We caught up with Will at a second anniversary party for the brand. And, say, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- It's baaaaack, inflation that is;
- Markets closed mixed;
- Have you heard about Bluesky? You will today;
- Amazon launches a new "discount" storefront and why;
- Some shocking food delivery news hit today;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Layoffs at NASA? Yep, and why.
For the conversation you'll hear from entrepreneur Will Rogers who, with his bride Hannah, launched The Monks Brandy Company. He sits down with me to chat about why, in just two years, this venture has grown, the inside details of their signature cocktail The Alexander what he's got planned for 2025 and some interesting brandy facts about the Midwest.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
It was a different day on Wall Street as the "Trump Trade" took a breather and we'll share those numbers with you in just a bit. Thanks for being here for the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 12th day of November. And, say, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The "Trump Trade" takes a pause;
- Longtime journalist Chris Wallace leaves CNN;
- TikTok may have a new lease on life;
- Single's Day in China was a bust and why;
- A strange explosion in Louisville has folks "sheltering in place";
- This year 11 restaurant chains have filed for Chapter 11 we'll share;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, finally Spotify and...profit!
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Here is something that is getting lots of attention especially from our friends at AARP who believe this way of life could be a boost for family caregivers. Meet Mike Stuart from Tiny Homes of Iowa as we talk about the benefits of placing one of these Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) on your property. Imagine a place for aging parents, loved ones in need of care or even rental income. However, it seems like every community have very different rules about ADU's. We'll let Mike share his story.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
It's been a huge week for equities as Wall Street closed out with the best week in a year. We'll share all of those numbers with you. Also, a reminder that we're back on the air Sunday, Noon Central with Insight on Business the News Hour, Week in Review and only on News'/Talk 1540 KXEL. And, yes, we stream. Finally, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Got a 401k? You might want to check it and why;
- Some say the 30 year fixed will climb to 8%...but;
- Yet more job cuts from Stellantis as they try to stem the hemorrhage;
- You may not know his name...but we bet you know his voice;
- Sony celebrates a big quarter we'll share the details;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, guess what? Consumers are high on the economy!
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Welcome back to the Business News Headlines for this Thursday afternoon. Our top story is about the much anticipated Central Bank rate cut and what Fed Chair Jerome Powell had to say when asked about Donald Trump returning to the White House in January. He was...blunt. Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The Fed Rate Cut and what that means;
- Markets closed mixed today;
- Inflation is still an issue in many sectors. We'll break it down;
- Australia is out to protect kids. Think Social Media;
- More labor news out of Alabama. Think Amazon...again;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, the Red Cups are out and what Starbucks hopes happens.
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It was a wild day on Wall Street as the three major indexes combined for some record increases. To be sure, this is something that happens after most presidential elections. Why? One thing the market hates is uncertainty which is where we've been at for weeks. Following the election, no matter who wins, the markets react positively. That bit of news is first. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Stocks surge after the election and why;
- But there is a but...
- Elon Musk is a happy guy and why;
- Best small SUV's for city driving? We have a list;
- A court says a Colorado law banning gun sales to minors can stay;
- What's the future look like for a rate cut by the Fed? Our thoughts;
- More auto worker layoffs happening in Ohio;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Amazon defends it's Return to Office or Else policy.
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It's finally here. Election Day 2024 and voter turnout, at least here in Iowa is huge. Poll workers are reporting record crowds and in Polk County, the largest country in Iowa thousands of people who did not vote two years ago have turned out over the past couple of weeks. If you're on edge take a deep breath. We may not know the results for some time. However congressional races may come more quickly. Me? A watch party this evening with a bunch of friends. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Wall Street has a huge day;
- Here in Iowa a "ruby red" state may turn...purple;
- The Boeing workers are headed back to work;
- Labor unions have had a big run over the past two years;
- What are voters thinking? The AP surveyed over 110,000;
- Some welcome news about school lunches from the USDA;
- The Wall Street Report;
- More labor news this time a strike at the New York Times.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Welcome to a brand new month and the Business News Headlines for this the first day of November. A reminder that we're back on the air Sunday, Noon Central and only on News Talk 1540 KXEL with the Business Week in Review. The big news stories of the past week along with an interesting conversation about special needs, traveling and the economy. My guest will be Jonathan Sutter. You won't want to miss this...and yes we do stream. And, on that note, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Wendy's to close 140 more restaurants;
- The Jobs Report today was...well...murky;
- Are people ready to move out of hurricane magnet Florida?
- The new iPhone is a big hit and what that means for Apple;
- Lyft is paying a hefty fine and why that is happening;
- The Wall Street Report;
- What? Child care is going down in some major cities...and why.
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It was a scary Halloween on Wall Street and we'll kick that story out first. Also a bit of something unique. While most kids in the U.S. Trick or Treat on Halloween that's not been the case here in Iowa for decades. You see, back in 1938 some kids wandered around tipping over outhouses and so the decision was made to move trick or treating to "Beggars Night" which it the night BEFORE Halloween. (Like that might slow outhouse tipping.) Odd...we know. However because heavy storms raced through the Greater Des Moines Metro yesterday the night to Trick or Treat is actually tonight. It's a win for traditionalists. But please, no outhouse tipping...which is pretty impossible because we don't have them. And, on that note, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The Scary Reality on Wall Street;
- A World Series win means rioting in LA;
- New inflation numbers are in and we'll share;
- Claims for unemployment are down yet again;
- Meanwhile wages are up;
- The 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate is also up;
- Boeing and the 8,000% increase for a soap dispenser;
- Another recall notice but this time it isn't food;
- The Wall Street Report;
- How about surfing the Web using...AI?
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Starbucks and olive oil drinks kick us off today. Also in the newscast as you know we don't do politics here BUT former President Donald Trump is responsible for The Big Lie 2.0 and it's about the economy. We couldn't let this slide and we'll share the facts. Ugh... Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The Starbucks Menu loses olive oil;
- Some great news about the economy and inflation;
- It's a FIRST for Reddit and we'll share what happened;
- More retail holiday sales news to report;
- The Boeing Corporation met with strikers and why that matters;
- Subway has been hit with a lawsuit there are photos to prove it;
- Trump and the Big Lie 2.0. We could not let this stand;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Job growth continues and we'll share the numbers from ADP.
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The top line is that job openings fell to a three and a half year low. But that's just the start of the new numbers released today by the Labor Department and that's where we start today. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Job openings fall but, there is a but;
- Fewer people are quitting their job and what that means;
- Railroads in the U.S. to get billions for fix and repair;
- Two stories about vehicles and their stock prices;
- We're looking at you Tesla and Ford;
- Economists are taking bets on the U.S. Economy;
- Starbucks getting serious about RTO;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Google parent Alphabet saw it's stock soar today and why.
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Every business owner we talk with, and we talk with hundreds each year, tell us they are desperate for high quality, valuable and engaged employees. And then there are the job seekers who have trouble landing a job because their ability to communicate and engage is lacking. Why not fix both of those issues? Today you'll meet Alison Haider the Chief Learning Officer at Tero International. Here we talk about how much more expensive it is to recruit vs. retaining top level workers. We also invite those of you who know your lacking those interpersonal skills to do something about it. In other words, we solve two serious labor issues. It all makes sense to us.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Welcome back to the first day of the week and the final Monday of October where we watched the markets bounce back. We'll have that story coming up in just a bit as the Business News Headlines ramps up. Here is what we've got for you today:
- McDonald's started to win back customers driven away by high prices;
- But, then came the E-Coli scare and we've got the latest;
- The Ford Motor Company saw its profits sink by nearly 26%;
- A pizza restaurant owner gets prison time and we'll share why;
- Cash strapped Boeing is looking for...well, cash;
- Holiday deals are already in the works the latest from Walmart;
- Volkswagen is making some unwanted history;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, it's finally here! Apple Intelligence that is.
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This is the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines and a reminder that we're back on the air this Sunday, Noon Central with Insight on Business the News Hour, Week in Review and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and, yes, we do stream. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Wars are costly...ask Russia;
- Politics hits the newspaper world in L.A.;
- A Florida teen takes his life and fingers are pointing to A.I.;
- Spirit Airlines is cutting costs by selling planes;
- Consumers, in a new report, are positive about the economy;
- The Wall Street Report;
- A massive hack exposed the health care information of millions.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Over at Boeing workers remain on the picket line. So, what's their beef with the company? We'll share that story first. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 24th day of October, thanks for being with us. And today we've got a great business conversation for you with our friend Alison Haider and it all has to do with your and your career. But, even more than that if you are an employer you know it's much more costly to recruit than retain. So, why not give your employees the power to increase their interpersonal skills and become even more valuable to your business. Makes sense to us. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Boeing workers reject the company offer;
- So, what is it they really want? We'll share;
- Surprise the weekly jobless report came in lower;
- It's becoming harder to be a Starbucks customer;
- Onions are back in the news;
- Tesla had a big day and Elon became more wealthy;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Keurig Dr. Pepper is betting big money on energy drinks.
For the conversation we welcome back Alison Haider the Chief Learning Officer at Tero International as we talk about the career benefits of ramping up your interpersonal skills. This is a big deal for you the employee and also a big deal if you are the employer. Let's go!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
McDonald's is in full crisis mode following a deadly e-coli outbreak that sickened 49 people in ten states and resulted in the death of one customer. That story kicks us off in this the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 23rd day of October. And, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- McDonald's struggles to ID what happened;
- Boeing reports a massive Q3 loss and that's not all;
- Restaurant chains having a really tough year;
- And more news about another to seek Chapter 11;
- If you like spiced cranberry drinks we have news;
- Tesla surprised with some big earnings;
- A scary Wall Street Report;
- American Airlines gets a big fine. We'll share why.
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There is an interesting consumer trend happening and it has to do with the price of new vehicles. Many consumers are balking at paying over $47,000 and $750 a month for a new car. What impact will this trend have if it lasts. That's our first story today and thanks for being with us. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Consumers and New Car Prices;
- The former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch has been arrested;
- You might want to push off that elective surgery and why;
- Sales at Starbucks...sour;
- Looking for a sweet deal? Target shares some news;
- A major supplier of French Fries is closing and why;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Might this be the reason Americans are sour on the economy?
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Most Americans believe the U.S. economy is in the tank. We start with that topic today and offer up a solid rebuttal and, yes, we'll share current numbers that make this assertion...just wrong. This is the business news headlines for Monday the 21st day of October and thanks for being here. Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- It's the economy and what most folks seem to overlook;
- Another hot issue: Immigration and a solid report from the AP;
- Another chips manufacturing story to share;
- Some labor news and it's about mental health;
- The USPS has a tentative agreement with 200,000 postal workers;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And two examples how RTO is playing out at major employers.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Wall Street ended with a 6th winning week today and we'll share those details. Also, a reminder that we're back with the Business Week in Review on Sunday, Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL Where Iowa Comes to Talk. Between now and then if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Yes for 6 weeks it's been a win on Wall Street;
- Just who is driving retail and restaurant sales? We'll share;
- CVS Health is in trouble and their CEO just quit;
- A major retail chain is coming back to brick and mortar;
- Not one but two former retail giants are calling it quits;
- More disturbing news out of Stellantis;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Young workers are having trouble in the job market and we'll share why.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Once again you, the U.S. Consumer, have made a huge contribution to the overall economy and we'll get to that first today. Welcome to the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines for this the 17th day of October. Glad you're with us. And, should you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Consumers keep consuming and what you are buying;
- The Rate on the 30-Year Fixed Mortgage went up;
- Layoffs happening in the social media world;
- Today we're mixing politics, business and porn. You heard that right;
- A major recall notice is pretty scary and we'll share details;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Any bets on the cost of your Thanksgiving Day Meal? We've got numbers.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Welcome back and today we kick things off talking about cars and trucks. It's yet another story about Stellantis. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 16th day of October and thanks for bring with us. Should you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- More disappointing news our of Stellantis;
- PepsiCo, Chips and Shrinkflation;
- The USPS has some changes coming, some may not like;
- More about that expanded meat recall;
- A 75 year old hardware company files for bankruptcy;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And how about expectations for holiday shopping? We have news!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
If you are a pet owner you know the anguish we face when dealing with end of life decisions. When our Oscar told us it was time we called Avondale Vet Clinic to see if there was a service that could come to our home. They told us about Lap of Love which specializes in veterinary hospice and in-home euthanasia. These decisions are never easy but from the moment we met Beth Kaiser, DVM the experience was kind, compassionate and thoughtful. Here I sit down with Dr. Kaiser and talk about Lap of Love that is now in some 35 states. We truly hope this helps you and your family. We could not recommend this any higher. Meet Beth Kaiser who has such an interesting personal story.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Welcome to the first day of October and cooler temps in our past of the country. And, a programing reminder we are out of the studio this Thursday but will be back with the business news headlines on Friday evening. Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- U.S. job openings surprised folks;
- Striking dock workers may have the upper hand;
- Dating apps and violence hit the news today;
- Days after Helene power is still not on and why;
- If the food in your fridge safe to eat?
- We bet you have that conversation every week;
- Speaking of food...National Taco Day!
- The Wall Street Report;
- And we're talking "chips" and nope not computer chips.
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It is the final day of September and we're grateful you're with us again today. Coming up the Business News Headlines and then an impactful conversation with Dr. Beth Kaiser a veterinarian with Lap of Love which offers veterinary hospice care and in-home euthanasia. If you are a lover of pets you really need to hear this story and you need to know it's quite personal for our family. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The impending dockworkers strike and what that means;
- Verizon is still dealing with a massive service outage;
- More consolidation coming as Direct TV makes a big purchase;
- Renters in Omaha have had enough and have formed a union;
- GM to lay off hundreds of workers and why;
- The Wall Street Report;
- An update on the damage and loss of live from Hurricane Helene.
For the conversation you'll meet Dr. Beth Kaiser a veterinarian who works with Lap of Love. Think hospice care for pets as well as in-home euthanasia. Lap of Love is now in some 35 states and if you are a lover of animals you really need to hear about this service. And, yes, it is personal. We had to make this gut wrenching decision about our boy Oscar. I had no idea this organization existed and now you all know as well.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines and a reminder that we're back with you this Sunday, Noon Central with the Business News, Week in Review and also an important conversation for you who have pets. My guest will be Dr. Beth Kaiser a veterinarian with Lap of Love. Think veterinary hospice and in-home euthanasia. And, this is also a personal story. That's Sunday and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and we do stream. Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- New inflation numbers are out and what they tell us;
- Look for more rate cuts by the Central Bank;
- What do these numbers mean to us, the consumer? We'll share;
- The last thing we need is a dockworker strike. The latest on that;
- Government officials are focusing on Boar's Head and why;
- Gold is a big thing...at Costco;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Some awful news about death and destruction - Hurricane Helene.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
If you are one of those folks that think the U.S. economy is on the brink of collapse you might not want to listen to this edition of The Business News Headlines for Thursday the 26th of September. In short the U.S. economy continues to grow and strengthen and we'll share that story today. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Dining out is out...dining in is in;
- Why restaurant chains are struggling;
- Some great economic news for you today;
- Oh, and unemployment claims are down;
- A major Pizza Hut franchise is closing and why;
- Want a Rolls Royce? Forget the dealership;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, OpenAI wants to go...public.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
While I was at the Iowa League of Cities Conference I went to a session about the Iowa Profile with Ashley Jared the Communications Director for the Iowa Finance Authority. And....WOW! Imagine being able to make solid data driven decisions with insights into housing data, demographic data, economic trends, quality of life issues and more. Who can use this tool? Yes, cities, counties but also employers, schools, colleges and universities. You can also use the tool to compare your city to another. How do you stack up regarding homelessness, health, quality of life? There are so many very cool uses. Take some time and get to know the Iowa Profile with Ashley.
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Hey Wednesday...we're here. This is the Business News Headlines for the 25th day of September and thanks for being here. Today, along with the business news headlines you'll hear from Ashley Jared the Communications Director for the Iowa Finance Authority about a new tool that we think is a game-changer for communities, employers, colleges and universities. It's called the Iowa Profile and is full of data on housing, demographics, health issues, economic trends. This is a quick dive and yes, you can use the tool...today. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The Boeing strike is still...on;
- The company delivered food for over 70 years...
- It will cease operations on 22 November;
- More labor troubles for Stellantis;
- Why the price of eggs has gone up;
- A looming dockworkers strike has everybody worried;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, Amazon workers continue to fight RTO.
For the interview you'll meet Ashley Jared from the Iowa Finance Authority as we talk about a new, free to use, product called the Iowa Profile. In it you will find data on demographics, quality of life, housing, renting, wages, health and so much more. Wouldn't it be great to make decisions based on....data rather than guesswork? Let's go!
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It is an honor to represent my community of Windsor Heights, Iowa as a City Councilor and it is a special treat to be able to attend the Annual Conference of the Iowa League of Cities. Each year the League brings together elected officials, city staff and vendors for education, training, networking and meet with vendors. This year we were in Sioux City, Iowa far in the Northwest portion of the state. Here you'll meet two very interesting people. Alan Kemp is the longtime Executive Director of the League and we talk about this event, what the League is focused on regarding issues that matter and a bit about the 2025 conference. Then you'll meet Kaitlyn Kuehl-Berns whom we believe is the youngest mayor in the state. At 23 years-old she leads the tiny community of Clayton, Iowa population 45 which is located along the Mississippi River in far Eastern Iowa. Her story is not only interesting but also generational. Enjoy...we did.
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Sitting down with Mike Stuart from Tiny Homes of Iowa was an adventure in how various communities in Iowa and beyond deal with housing issues. Mike has been involved in creating homes with storage containers but that crumbled due to the cost of transporting them to the Midwest. Now he is building "tiny homes" that average between 500 and 900 square feet. The building of the home isn't the issue; getting permission from city governments...is. Here we talk about how Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and Iowa City lead the way but more work needs to be done. The popularity of tiny homes has caught the interest of AARP as well as the Polk County Housing Trust Fund. Meet Mike Stuart:
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
This is the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines...thanks for being with us again today. We'll kick things off with what the Department of Justice says Visa is doing to consumers and businesses. It's an antitrust case and big money is on the line. Also today you'll meet Ben Currie who is the president of the American Marketing Association - Iowa Chapter as we talk about the upcoming AMA-Iowa Experience. An event that anybody in the marketing and advertising world should consider attending. And, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The Department of Justice vs. Visa;
- Did the Central Bank "fiddle" too long?
- We're talking about consumer confidence;
- Kids, Social Media and Prince Harry;
- It was a shaky start but Wall Street had a winning day;
- What to know about...mattresses. No, really!
For the interview you'll meet Ben Currie the President of the American Marketing Association - Iowa Chapter and the upcoming event AMA-Iowa Experience. Its a one day event that brings some of the best marketing and advertising minds together to learn and network. I've been to many of these and can share with you its well worth the time and attention.
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The Fed is celebrating the end of inflation….will consumers agree? This is the business news headlines for Monday the 23rd day of September and welcome to Fall everybody….glad you’re here. A programing note…last week we did not air for several days. One of my other jobs is serving as a City Councilor for the City of Windsor Heights, Iowa and I was at the Iowa League of Cities annual event in Sioux City, Iowa…now you know. And, make sure you listen to the two conversations at the end of the newscast. First up is Alan Kemp the Executive Director of the Iowa League of Cities and then you'll meet Kaitlyn Kuehl-Berns who we believe is the youngest mayor at age 23 leading the tiny town of Clayton, Iowa. Population 45... Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Consumers, Inflation and what we think;
- Thinking of getting an in store credit card?
- You might want to think...twice;
- The 4-Day Work Week and why that matters;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Commute times as Americans head back to the office.
For the interview you'll hear from Alan Kemp from the Iowa League of Cities about what it is they do and how things went in Sioux City last week. Then Kaitlyn Kuehl-Berns joins me. We believe she is the youngest mayor in the state at 23 and leading Clayton, Iowa population...45.
Let's go!
We'll kick this off today thanking YOU. Yes, you the consumer continued to consume in August which is odd because on one hand folks are complaining about prices yet they keep buying. Oh...and there is another reason and we'll share that first. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Consumers consuming and one reason they have;
- We are all on Fed Watch and what will they do?
- Teens signing up for Instagram will notice a change
- An airline merger moves forward with provisions;
- The University of Tennessee is imposing a 10% fee and why;
- Guns, Guards and the Boeing Strike;
- Stock buy-backs are still the rage. Check Microsoft;
- The Wall Street Report
- And were not doing well: Women and parity.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Something that we learned today is that Mondays are...back! Like they really never left? Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines for this the 16th day of September. Glad you're here again. Say, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- It's not when but how much. All eyes on the Fed;
- Legal cases against the Kroger/Albertsons merger;
- And Washington State has some bad memories;
- Boeing executives surprised at worker...anger;
- The UAW files a grievance with the NLRB and why;
- From the retail world: Target Circle Days are coming;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Like we said, Mondays are...back!
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It was a stunning reversal on Wall Street as we watched the markets correct what they lost the first week of September. Why? Some positive data about inflation as well as consumer sentiment. We'll cover all of that in just a moment. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Boeing workers go out on strike;
- The renewed power of labor unions;
- Boars Head will close the troubled Virginia plant;
- Ben Sasse, was, it would seem, a big Florida spender;
- The need for skilled workers moves migration forward;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Consumers, that would be you, are feeling pretty good these days.
A reminder that we're back this Sunday, Noon Central, and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL with the Business Week in Review and, yes, we do stream.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Today we got more good news from the inflation front and that's first up. Also make sure you listen to my conversation with Cole Peterson the man behind Off the Line Performance. This is no ordinary shop. Cole and his crew install custom motors and equipment that can boost the horsepower of a vehicle in the hundreds. While the cost isn't cheap...his business is booming. Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Wholesale inflation dips and we'll share the numbers;
- Financial Crime is a big deal and we'll tell you that story;
- Boeing is waiting to hear if workers will strike;
- American Airlines cabin crews approve a contract;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Jeep and Ram dealers are mounting a revolt and why.
For the interview you'll meet Cole Peterson who loves fast vehicles and is the man behind Off the Line Performance a truly unique shop headquartered in Des Moines and that does business nationwide. Think high power performance for classic vehicles and more common cars, trucks and vans. Enjoy...we did!
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Everything happens for a reason. Not long ago a young lady, Gabby, was in our neighborhood putting door hangers out for Agent Clean a company that does commercial and residential exterior cleaning. We've been wanting to do this for some time so I called them and Gabby set up a meeting. Nikolas Bender showed up and he gave me a price and we set the date. However, during that time I was asking him questions about the business and learned a great deal. Without reservation we can recommend this company and it turns out it's a family business. Gabby is his wife. Click through to learn how Nikolas, who was a part-time employee of the company ended up as the owner. A true entrepreneur.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
No doubt you remember where you were on September 11, 2021. I was sitting at my desk with the morning news on the television when the first plane hit the first tower in New York City. Like many I was transfixed for the rest of the day as we followed the news from Washington to a field in Pennsylvania. In all nearly 3,000 people died on that day. And, we must never forget.
If you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- More good news about...inflation;
- It was a wild ride on Wall Street;
- Campbells Soup has a name change;
- But it's not the first company to do so. We have a list;
- In Utah keeping kids safe from social media is unconstitutional;
- The Wall Street Report;
- New mortgage rates are out and that too is good news.
For the conversation you'll meet our newest friend Nikolas Bender who went from a part-time worker to owning the company. Nikolas and his family of three are the heart and soul of Agent Clean. How he got to this level is a great story as well as how they market themselves. And, it is an inspiring entrepreneur story. Meet Nikolas.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
We kick things off today with a surprise bit of news about your income. No, really and it's such good news, and makes total sense given our reporting on consumer spending, that we have to let you in on what has happened. Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Can we talk about your...income?
- Inflation is predicted to once again go down;
- Starbucks new CEO and the "coffee shop vibe";
- Google and Apple lose in the European Union;
- Australia to limit social media access for young teens;
- BMW lowers its sales and income levels for this year and why;
- Shoppers flock to get up to 50% off. Where? We'll share;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, why Bank of America is, once again, increasing it wage levels.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
One of the regular features we do for the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association (NTPDA) is visit with members about their business, family, local community and more. It's our way of helping the Association boost their voice. Here in a segment we call "Where Are They Now" we visit with Trey Russell from Russell Tractor Parts of Scottsboro, Alabama who, way back in 1999 received a scholarship from the NTPDA and we thought you might like to learn more. This past year NTPDA awarded 25 scholarships for a total of $66,500 plus another $12.500 from member companies who sponsored a young person.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
On Monday Wall Street attempted to claw back some of the losses that happened in the worst week the equities have had in over a year. And, they got some back but did come off session highs to get there. That story kicks us off today for the Business News Headlines. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Clawing back and who won the day;
- Apple made some headlines with new products;
- And will not fully embrace AI;
- In retail news, another company files for bankruptcy;
- Big SUV's and Trucks...the government wants new rules and why;
- More to worry about: Overheating battery devices on...airplanes;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Behind on your student debt? That will soon hit your credit report.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
We kick things off today looking at the Job Report from the Labor Department. It was a mixed bag of details which didn't help Wall Street much. Thanks for joining us for this Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines and a reminder that we're back on Sunday, Noon Central, with the Business Week in Review and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and yes, we do stream. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The Mixed Bag that was the Jobs Report;
- Now we wait for the Central Bank and it's meeting;
- Wealthy tax cheats are paying up says Janet Yellen;
- 3D printing and illegal firearms made the news;
- Tiny towns in Nebraska are growing. Think immigration;
- Remember Lumber Liquidators? They are gone...
- The Wall Street Report;
- Podcasts are getting...longer? Seems so.
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I was sitting in a club listening to a great band and visiting with the guy sitting next to me. We were talking about bands, drums and the crowd. I found Tony McGhee so interesting that I asked if he might sit down for an interview. A couple of days later we had the conversation you are about to hear. Frankly I had no idea of how deep his story is. Tony has traveled all over the U.S. done gigs in Germany and is attempting to do work with troubled youth and play for folks who have significant vision issues. You'll hear all about that and more in this conversation. Meet Tony McGhee!
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We kick things off today with a story about those "frequent flyer" programs offered by the airlines which is now being looked at by the U.S. Government and why. Also today you'll meet one of our newest friends musician Tony McGhee. A chance meeting last week put me in touch with this very talented drummer and writer. You won't want to miss out. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Secretary Buttigieg wants to know more from the airlines;
- The confusing world of U.S. jobs;
- Wall Street closed mixed and we'll share what happened;
- Some restaurant news from Red Lobster;
- Some retail news from pharmacy chain Rite Aid;
- The Wall Street Report;
- More labor troubles for Amazon.
For the interview you’ll meet professional drummer Tony McGhee who now lives in Central Iowa but works his craft across the U.S. and parts of Europe. I had no idea of how deep his story was and, frankly, I was blown away. You can hook up with Tony McGhee here on his Facebook Page and check out his music on Amazon, Spotify and more. Let's go!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Yet another mass school shooting this time in Georgia. At news time we learn there are four people murdered and nine people hospitalized. Dreadful when some treasure guns over kids. In the Business News Headlines today we'll take a look at a new report on jobs that rattled the markets a bit but when we take a deeper look there were some bright spots. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The Labor Department Jobs Report is out;
- And we'll take a deeper dive into the numbers;
- How about trademarking "Very Demure"? No...really;
- The Dollar Tree slashed its full year sales number and why;
- But, there is a but when we reported this...you think?
- President Biden to nix the U.S. Steel sale to Nippon Steel;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Some big changes over at Lyft.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Welcome back to the first weekday of September. Hope those of you living in the U.S. and Canada had a great Labor Day Holiday Weekend. But, not we're back and just in time for an awful start on Wall Street. Much like August the three major indexes fell, big time and we'll start with that story. Stick around because after the news you'll hear from Sam Sapkota about venture capitalism, Shark Tank and the company he and his business partner purchased just this past March that has really taken off. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- It was awful on Wall Street and why;
- The question might be, "Has the Fed waited too long?";
- Solo dining is a trend...no, really!
- Another deadly accident think drinking and auto-technology;
- The Wall Street Report;
- More bad news for Elon and "X".
Now meet Sam Sapkota a former venture capitalist who will give you a "behind the scene" look at that profession and how it's nothing like Shark Tank. We'll then spend some time talking about the company he and his business partner purchased back in March and how Revival Concrete Coatings has grown and become so profitable in just...months.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
It was a fitting end to the month of August as we watched Wall Street end the month on a high note. (Maybe a good time to check your 401k!) More about that in just a bit. We kick things off today talking about...yes...inflation and more good news. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- More positive news about inflation;
- We now do expect a rate cut in September;
- Speaking of inflation check what happened in Europe;
- X has been banned in Brazil and why;
- The Teamsters in Canada filed some legal suits and why;
- The Wall Street Report;
- If you are traveling this holiday weekend...you will not be alone.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Our question, right out of the gun, is: "So, just how much good news do you want today?" We have plenty and willing to share. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The revised GDP numbers are in and...wow!
- Fewer people filed for first time unemployment benefits;
- Going hungry. A shocking report of folks 65+ and SNAP;
- Rates on the 30-year fixed mortgage fell again;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Getting serious about investing in AI from some big names.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
When one company has an outsize impact on Wall Street you have to pay attention. All eyes were on the second quarter earnings report from Nvidia and the company did not disappoint blowing by analyst expectations. However, we kick things off today talking about the Full Self Driving problems facing...Tesla. Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Tesla getting a serious look...accidents and troubles;
- Walmart and it's Marketplace looking to steal;
- AT&T workers go out on strike and why;
- Buying smokes is getting harder...the latest news;
- Kohls has cut its sales forecast;
- Nvidia released its 2nd quarter earnings report;
- The Wall Street Report;
- What? Apple cut some jobs? Say it ain't so.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
We kick things off today talking about...YOU! You, the consumer that is. The Conference Board released their Consumer Confidence Study and the numbers are pretty amazing. We'll also share why that is so important...and, thank you! Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Consumer Confidence is UP and by the numbers;
- More police departments are starting to us AI for reports;
- The question is...will it work?
- Fake Reviews and Testimonials and the FTC;
- The Kelce Brothers and the Podcast "New Heights" is in the news;
- The Wall Street Report
- What trends and what doesn't...
- And, a new price on a popular weight loss drug.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Welcome to the final day of August and 100 degrees here in Central Iowa. They say it's due to "Corn Sweat" which is the moisture released by acres and acres of corn grown in the Midwest. See what you learn here? And Happy National Dog Day! Yofi says, "Hi!" Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Canada joins the U.S. in 100% tariffs on EV's from China;
- And...why;
- Kroger and Albertsons fight to allow their merger to happen;
- Uber is fined millions by the Dutch and we'll share why;
- What does Delta and Outback Steakhouse have in common?
- Traveling over the Labor Day Weekend?
- Advice is to have a back up plan and be patient;
- The Wall Street Report;
- So, what's with Apple and "Glow-Time"?
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Since Wednesday we've been expecting this and on Friday morning, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said it out loud, "The time has come...". We're talking about a reduction in the federal prime rate come September and that kicks off our newscast this evening. Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Powell says it out loud. Now we wait;
- And the markets reacted to what he said;
- An update on that Canadian railroad strike;
- Rents have spiked and now the Justice Department files suit;
- Millions have been kicked off the internet. Why and what the FCC will do;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, how about copyrighting a...smell? But no ordinary smell.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Here are the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 22nd day of August and we kick things off today by focusing on the rail strike in Canada and, yes, it will impact the United States. Meanwhile if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The Rail Strike in Canada and its impact;
- U.S. stocks weakened ahead of the Fed speech tomorrow;
- A legal case against Amazon can move forward and why;
- A new COVID-19 vaccine is on the way...this week;
- Home mortgage rates fell again. Welcome news for buyers and sellers;
- Looking for a food deal? Chilies has one for you and it beats fast food;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, who REALLY owns X? The names are released and what that means.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Every so often I'll sit down with a guest and things just click. That's exactly what happened when I met, for the first time, Liz Hatfield a new skills trainer with Tero International. Liz had spent some 35 years as an HR professional before being asked to join the Tero Team. Here we'll talk about some of the changes she's seen in the world of Human Resources and then dive into a couple of examples of what she's now teaching to corporate leaders, team members and individuals who are eager to learn how to become a more effective communicator and even a better sales person. Meet Liz:
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
We kick things off today by taking a second look at how many jobs were created between March of last year and March of this year and the number is...well...stunning,. That plus some "Fed Talk" boosted the markets. For the interview you'll meet Liz Hatfield a newer member of the Tero International Team of training professionals. Liz has 35 years of experience in the Human Resources world and we'll touch on the changes she's seen as well as flesh out some of the interesting topics she now teaches to professionals, team leaders and folks who simply want to polish their skill set. And, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Job data was revised downward by over 800,000 jobs;
- The Fed Minutes are out and that fueled Wall Street;
- The Tale of Two Retailers: Target and Macy's;
- Ford is re-thinking EV production and promises 3 new vehicles;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Yes, we think it's too early but Starbucks does not.
And meet our newest friend, Liz Hatfield from Tero International. It's a great conversation and I know you'll learn some important lessons.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
We're back! We had some "technical issues" late on Monday but all fixed and ready to go. We kick things off today talking about a difference of opinion between the UAW and Stellantis the parent company of Chrysler. And, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- What's it going to be Stellantis?
- Way too many tourists in Europe and the reaction;
- What might the Fed do this week? Some thoughts;
- Yet another food recall to share with you;
- Small business owners are feeling pretty positive;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Mixing Booze with Beyonce. Yep, it's a thing.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
And, the good news week continues. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Friday the 16th day of August and, yes, the Great Iowa State Fair is still going on. If you were with us yesterday you know we shared some good news about the economy. Today it's not that much different. Also, a reminder that we're back with the Business Week in Review this Sunday, Noon Central and yes, we do stream. Hey, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Smash and Grab and California made the news;
- Consumer confidence is up and why;
- Real Estate Commissions made the news;
- The weird story of a man boarding a Delta flight;
- The Wall Street Report'
- Now what Tik Toc says they are...huh?
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
How much good news can you take today...because we have plenty! We kick things off thanking you, the American Consumer, for saving our national economy. No joke! And it only gets better after that. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- You, yes you, have saved the U.S. Economy. We'll explain;
- Even more data to share from the Commerce Department report;
- The White House is celebrating a major win for Medicare drug prices;
- Possible to take even more good news? Walmart has some;
- Even the economy in Japan is on fire and we'll share that data;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, Apple and its "Table Top Robot" made the news. Let's go!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
We told you earlier in the week this was going to be a big week for inflation data and today the Labor Department released it's report about July and that sparked the markets. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 14th day of August and thanks for being with us. And, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Inflation is coming down we'll share the numbers;
- Also what the primary cause for any July inflation was;
- So, what fell in July and by how much? We'll share;
- A "Sweet and Salty Deal" made the news today;
- A "hidden report" about that Ohio derailment is out;
- Retailers continue to lock up products hurting their sales;
- The Wall Street Report;
- A shake up over at Victoria's Secret and why.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Today you'll meet Heidi Kroll the founder of Community Hand Up. We met during an event highlighting non-profit organizations and after learning more we invited her to visit with us. Her story is all too familiar. Single mom working low income jobs making enough money to not qualify for assistance. So, what do folks do when their car breaks down? Heidi has an answer. It's a good story and thanks for listening!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
It's the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 13th day of August and yes, the Great Iowa State Fair is still going on...we have not yet made it however but there are record setting crowds. First up today is yet another story about inflation and the all important Producer Price Index. Also today you'll meet Heidi Kroll the entrepreneur who created the non-profit Community Hand Up and why this is such a great service for so many families who are simply not "poor enough" to get assistance. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The Producer Price Index and inflation;
- A big shakeup over at Starbucks;
- But, there is a big...BUT;
- Home Depot is worried and why;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Forget high prices McDonalds wants to focus on nostalgia.
For the interview you'll meet Heidi Kroll the founder of Community Hand Up. Her story is all too familiar. Single mom working low income jobs making enough money to not qualify for assistance. So, what do folks do when their car breaks down? Heidi has an answer. It's a good story and thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Here we visit with filmmaker Susan Wasserman who is in to talk about her new non-political documentary "Kidnapped From Israel". It's the story about two street artists from Tel Aviv who were in New York City on October 7 of last year and who focused their energy on visuals we've all seen about those hostages taken out of Israel and into Hamas controlled Gaza.
It's quite the story. To learn more and if you are moved to help finance her latest project you can do so by following this non-profit donation link that will take you to From the Heart Productions. Yes it is a 501c3 organization.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Welcome back to a new week and so much going on in the world of the Business News Headlines. We'll get there first but want you to stick around and listen as we visit with filmmaker Susan Wasserman who is in to talk about her new non-political documentary "Kidnapped From Israel". It's the story about two street artists from Tel Aviv who were in New York City on October 7 of last year and who focused their energy on visuals we've all seen about those hostages taken out of Israel and into Hamas controlled Gaza. It is quite the story. Also if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Consumers are responsible for beating back inflation?
- We'll take a deeper dive into that story;
- We're expecting a raft of economic data this week;
- How about some mini farm critters for your home?
- Deadbeat employers and a new law in Maine;
- The Wall Street Report;
- A big change is coming to the real estate market.
For the interview meet Susan Wasserman on her upcoming documentary "Kidnapped From Israel". It's quite the story. To learn more and if you are moved to help finance her latest project you can do so by following this non-profit donation link that will take you to From the Heart Productions. Yes it is a 501c3 organization.
Thanks for being here!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Sorry, we couldn't help that hat-tip to Rose Royce and their iconic song released way back in 1976. Here you are about to meet Trenton Dierkes the Marketing Manager for Silverstar Car Washes based in Sioux City, Iowa and rapidly gaining traction in many parts of the Midwest. Silverstar will soon have three locations in the Greater Des Moines Metro and we caught up with Trenton during a ribbon cutting in Windsor Heights. Here you've got a quick carwash story.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
The latest jobless report is in and Wall Street…celebrated. This is the business news headlines for Thursday the 8th day of August and the first day of the great Iowa State Fair…yes, it’s a plug. Thanks for being with us. And, stick around for a brief conversation about an economic development win for the community of Windsor Heights, Iowa. A town of 5,200 folks in the middle of the Greater Des Moines Metro. My guest is Trenton Dukeus the marketing manager for Silverstar Car Washes. Hey, we bring you the national and the hyper local news. Meanwhile, If you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The new jobless report is in and it caused a celebration;
- Some excellent news for perspective home buyers;
- That multi-million HBUC donation? Gone;
- Don't eat the meat...another listeria death reported;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Americans and Credit Card...Debt. Yes, it's high!
For the conversation you'll meet Trenton Dukeus who was in the Metro for the ribbon cutting of a new car wash...hey we get excited about all kinds of businesses. Check out Silverstar Car Washes here. Let's go!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Wall Street Faded in the final two hours of trading bringing back the…bears. It’s the business news headlines for Wednesday the 7th of August and thanks for being here. We'll start with that story and share with you what happened. If you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Wall Street fell today and why;
- If you are hooked on the Olympics it might be Peacock;
- An interesting story about the Olympics and food for Paris;
- A fatal crash of a Cybertruck has made the news;
- Heard about "Day Passes" from swanky hotels & resorts?
- The Wall Street Report;
- The trouble with department stores and nearly vacant malls;
- But there is a but to that story as well. Think Von Maur.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Yesterday, Monday, it was near 100 degrees in Des Moines, Iowa. Today 75 and we'll take it. Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines and just like the reversal in weather Wall Street reversed course and gained. We'll kick things off with that story. Thanks for being here and if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- What goes down...has gotta come back up;
- Elon Musk is suing...advertisers. Oh my....
- Turning Olympic gold into cash by some athletes;
- Millions of Student Loan borrowers may catch a break;
- Big Lots to close hundreds of stores and why;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Uber cashes in on increased ridership.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
We've watched for three trading days and each day has been a major sell-off on Wall Street. What's the cause and what may be the fix? We'll cover that first in this edition of the Business News Headlines for Monday the 5th day of August. Thanks for being here and if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Global financial markets are rocked and why;
- We'll take a deeper dive into recession talk;
- There is a fix to all of this but will the Central Bank move?
- Google loses a massive anti-trust lawsuit;
- The UN fires staffers it believes helped the October 7th attack;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The Oracle of Omaha and Apple...what's going on there?
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The end of yet another busy week and a reminder that we're back with Insight on Business the News Hour Week in Review that airs at Noon Central and only on News Talk 1540 KXEL where Iowa comes to talk. Lots to cover in this headline edition and if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Will the hawkish trend of the Fed dip the US into a recession:
- A closer look at the unemployment number;
- Also year over year wages shrank another sign of easing inflation?
- The danger of heat and who heat deaths seem to target;
- Really? He gets 19 years in prison...for what? Think airlines;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Chevron is giving up on California and there is more to this story.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
So much to share with you today and we kick things off with a report on what happened on Wall Street as we watched the major indexes fall off a cliff and why. Plus some news out of Washington, D.C. and a business tax break that failed in the U.S. Senate. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The Big News of the day came from Wall Street;
- The Bank of England isn't waiting to reduce interest rates;
- The 30-year fixed mortgage went down last week;
- The U.S. Senate failed to pass the child tax credit;
- As well as tax breaks for businesses...we'll break it down;
- A massive prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia;
- An Alabama woman pleads guilty to stealing nearly $2 million;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Now consumers are weighing in on what a "value meal" really is;
- But, if times are tough why are more upscale restaurants doing...well?
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
It's the final day of July 2024 and we've got some of the big business news stories for you on this Wednesday afternoon. Thanks so much for being with us. And today we're going somewhere we don't often go. As you know we don't do politics here but today we do have two stories from that world. Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The Fed sees changes and hints at a rate cut...soon;
- More air-bag inflator news hit today;
- Does StubHub inflate ticket prices? The AG in DC thinks so;
- People are starting to pay closer attention the the 2024 presidential race;
- Some political news from the UAW;
- The Boar's Head deli meat recall is serious;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Surprise! Pending home sales rose in June.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Coming up today a couple of stories about technology errors, the market report and how Americans are feeling about the future of the economy. Those stories and more from this the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- What do Americans think about the future of the U.S. Economy?
- The U.S. Senate has passed a bill to protect kids online;
- But the devil will be in the details;
- A report on income differences by race and age makes the news;
- Stalantis is offering white collar workers a buyout and why;
- Spirit Airlines is going to offer perks...for a price;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Starbucks and another tech issue while Delta seeks legal action.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
We're back after being on assignment for the past several days. We were covering the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association annual Summer Board Meeting which took us on quite a journey. About 35 people from around the country were in Des Moines, Iowa for the event and they got to visit the World Food Prize Headquarters as well as the Iowa State Capital, a 100 acre salvage yard in Colfax, Iowa and see an Iowa Cubs baseball game. The final report is they had a great time and we'll be bringing you several conversations yet this week. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Deadpool/Wolverine smashes box office records;
- Fed rate cuts are sure to happen but...when?
- Seems that you are not "lovin' it" over at McDonald's;
- We have a U.S. flag story for you we found...odd;
- A Star Wars bikini costume sold for a bunch of cash;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Rural communities and businesses are not finding workers
- and, that is a major drain on their economies.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Wall Street is a mess and we've got some thoughts as to why. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 24th of July. Thanks for being here. Today we'll spend some time on that hot mess as well as more news, this time from Paris, about Delta cancellations. At least Ed caught a flight out. And, hey... if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The mess that is Wall Street and why;
- Tesla tanks...again;
- The FAA and overburdened flight controllers;
- Delta CEO sends a "sorry" message from Paris;
- No money for poor folks or rural folks says a court;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, Tesla to pivot away from EV's? Yep that's the story.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
One would think that an executive that has interviewed scores of individuals would interview well when seeking a new placement. That's not the case says Marni Hockenberg of Hockenberg Search. Marni runs a firm which has a proven process of helping executives contemplating a career change or those executives seeking a new role. Here Marni walks us through that detailed program that requires work but, in the end, can land that great career. And even if you're not a high level exec you will find her program a huge help in this tight labor market. Meet Marni Hockenberg.
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Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines...glad you're with us! Coming up today, along with the news, we'll have you meet Marni Hockenberg who is the principal of Hockenberg Search a company that helps high level executives find and land that dream job. It's much more than simply "finding" that career. She helps train her clients to interview well, network with others and get that job. And, yes, there is a process. Make sure you listen in. Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Regulators looking at how Delta is treating passengers;
- Big profits for GM but, there is a but;
- Speaking of profits a closer look at Coke and raising prices;
- Some housing data that was expected;
- The Wall Street Report;
- A paid tier for Alexa/Echo? Yep, looks like it and why.
For the interview you'll meet Marni Hockenberg from Hockenberg Search with, what we think, is a brilliant method in helping executives contemplating a career change or executives seeking a new role. No matter where you are in your career we think you'll find her process spot on.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Welcome back! We had a major technical issue while we were on the road this past Friday so we were not able to record the newscast. Sometimes things like that happen but at least it wasn't a CrowdStrike issue. Thanks for being with us again. Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Three critical data points coming out this week;
- And those will have an impact on the markets;
- The EPA is sending out billions to fight climate change;
- More news about CrowdStrike and the outage;
- A crack down on gambling sites operated by China;
- Yet more "issues" for Dodge and RAM products;
- The Wall Street Report;
- McDonald's is attempting to lure you back...and how.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
It was a blowout on Wall Street again today as the bears came home for a massive selloff. We'll detail that first in this edition of the business news headlines for Thursday the 18th day of July. Thanks for being here. Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The massive selloff continued in the equities market;
- Bob Newhart dead at 94...some memories;
- Cracking down on freeloaders has Netflix soaring;
- Those corporate advance wage payment. We have news;
- Prime Day was a major hit. Inflation? What inflation?
- More vehicles that burst into flames made the news;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Boeing, unions and a family memory.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
We kick things off today with a focus on the worst day for the NASDAQ in eleven months. What happened? The Biden Administration has advised its allies to impose the strictest trade restrictions possible if companies such as Tokyo Electron Ltd and ASML Holding persist in supplying advanced chips to China. For the interview you'll meet Kylie Gottschalk the new Training Manager at Tero International. We love to see young people excel in their careers. Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Let the chips fall where they may...think China;
- Aging bridges in 16 states to get fixed;
- DEI is dead over at John Deer and why;
- The transportation disruption is over say logistics experts;
- Fed officials hint at rate cuts sooner than later;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Amazon Prime Day One is in the bag and we have results.
For the interview you'll hear about how Kylie Gottschalk has grown in her career., When we first met Kylie she was coming out of an awful job experience only to be picked up as a part-time worker at Tero International. Now she is the new Training Manager...we think you'll enjoy learning about what she has learned.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Here you will meet a young woman who has been given a great opportunity. Kylie Gottschalk the new Training Manager with Tero International. When we first met Kylie she was a part-time worker who had just recovered from an awful business related event that cost her a job. But, after being picked up by Tero she has soared to new heights. It's always great to see young people grow in their career. Meet Kylie:
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Our area of the Greater Des Moines Metro has been busy cleaning up after a tornado touched down in the City of Urbandale and Windsor Heights. There also was damage in downtown Des Moines as the twister made it's way across the metro. The second big storm to hit this area in less than a month. Welcome to the Business News Headlines and we've got some great stories for you. Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The big story today is that of retail sales;
- The numbers surprised many economists;
- Walmart wants you to think "Back to School" shopping;
- And brushing off an old brand at the same time;
- Buying ammo from a vending machine? Yep;
- The U.S. is imposing sanctions over timeshare fraud in Mexico;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The big hit on car dealers from the cyber attack is massive.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Not long ago I was asked by some friends to help members of the Sikh faith in their effort to build a new temple in Urbandale, Iowa. While this may seem like a hyper-local story we found the topic to be quite interesting. My guest is Baljit Singh Verdi one of the leaders of the group. While they do have a temple (Gurudwara) in West Des Moines their congregation is growing and they envision the new facility to also become a community center which would benefit all of Urbandale. Meet my newest friend Baljit.
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Welcome to the VERY LATE edition of the Business News Headlines. Late because we had tornado activity in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Along with the business news headlines you'll hear from Baljit Singh Virdi one of the organizers of an effort to build a new Sikh Temple (Gurudwara) in Urbandale, Iowa. While they have an aging facility in West Des Moines the goal here is to meet their expanding membership and have a building that can also serve as a community center for everyone and not just members of the Sikh faith. And, If you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The Fed, inflation and what Fed Chair Jerome Powell said today;
- Macy's says the planned takeover by 2 investment groups is over;
- Millennials now outnumber Baby Boomers;
- And their buying habits are impacting the economy 12 examples;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Vehicle insurance has ballooned and what owners are doing about it.
For the interview you'll meet Baljit Singh Virdi from the Sikh community who wants to build a new temple but first must get a variance from the Urbandale Board of Adjustment. That story and more about his faith are in this broadcast.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Leading our newscast today is yet another story about…inflation. This is the business news headlines for Friday the 12th of July…thanks for being here. Also a reminder that we're back with the Business Week in Review this Sunday at Noon Central and only on News Talk 1540 KXEL and, yes, we do stream. If you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- What? Inflation...again?
- And why economists didn't freak out;
- Banks are worried about spending and collecting;
- That AT&T data breach happened...when exactly?
- Tesla stock has been downgraded to "sell" and why;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Seems that X is a "bad actor" in the EU and why.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
There has been a dramatic shift among many companies who have grown weary of the "revolving door" where new hires often exit shortly after their start date. Even JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has said skills training is necessary for superior job performance and productivity. That is exactly the topic of this conversation with Ro Crosbie the founder, President and CEO of Tero International. Listen as she describes the corporate benefits of high quality skills training for both the company and the employee.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Yikes, it's already Thursday and welcome to this the Business News Headlines for the 11th day of July. Just ahead we'll be talking about the inflation report that was released today which is sparking renewed expectations of a rate cut by the Fed. Also an airline story from Atlanta with some personal reflections on air travel. And if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The new inflation numbers are out and...good news;
- The IRS is catching wealthy tax cheats and hit a milestone;
- Small news outlets in key states are getting some help;
- Delta Airlines talks costs and profits...but don't feel too bad for them;
- A personal reflection on airline travel: Economy vs. First Class;
- Costco raising its membership fee for the first time in 7 years;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Jamie Dimon of JP Morgan Chase talks...skills training.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Welcome back! Today we're trying something new. Rather than offer up the business news headlines in one audio player and then the business interview in another we are combining them. Just ahead you'll hear some of the top business news stories from today and then, without having to click ahead or click on another player you'll be able to listen to my conversation with Ro Crosbie the founder, President and CEO of Tero International as we talk about the changeup corporations are making that highlight retention over the ever revolving door of recruiting only to see those employees leave sooner than later. It's a small tweak but we think it makes things easier on...you. And you can let us know your thoughts by heading to social media. You can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Perhaps THIS is the news we've been waiting for;
- New tariffs on steel coming from China funneled through Mexico;
- A ballot proposal will let Uber and Lyft drivers form a union;
- How about small nuclear reactors to generate power?
- CNN is about to get...smaller;
- Speaking of smaller...Big Lots is about to go there too;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The pharmacy "middle-man" and the Justice Department.
For the interview you'll hear from Ro Crosbie as we talk about what corporations across the globe are now focusing on...and that's high quality skills training. Companies are growing weary about the ongoing "revolving door" of HR and now look to better improve their workforce with training. Ro Crosbie from Tero International is with us.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
For some of you it took until today to get back in the swing of things. I know our phones were lighting up all morning long. Welcome back! This is the early edition of the Business News Headlines where all we ask is that you give us eight minutes to share some of the top business news stories of the day and we kick things off with a look at what small business owners are thinking about...well, business. Meanwhile, and if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The National Federation of Independent Business and their latest survey;
- What small business owners are dealing with and their confidence;
- Fed Chair Powell made comments in the Senate Banking Committee;
- What we know about ourselves could be in jeopardy. We'll explain;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Etsy is making a giant U-Turn in their business model and why.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Not sure about you but getting ourselves in gear today took some time. Many of you may have enjoyed a long holiday weekend and getting back to business might have been rough. We talked to several business leaders who wished for an extra day off...just to "get ourselves into the mix". Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Monday the 8th day of July...and if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Employers/Employees and the loneliness factor;
- And some suggestions to combat it;
- Boeing to pay another hefty fine and why;
- Recreational pot in North Carolina even though illegal;
- The New York Fed says inflation is easing;
- Theater chains did well over the weekend;
- The Wall Street Report
- Getting employees "un-stuck" and why that matters.
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Notice something about "rush hour" in your city today? It was like it didn't exist as many American's took today off as well. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Friday the 5th day of July, glad you are with us. A reminder that we're back on Sunday, Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL with the Business Week in Review and yes, we stream. And, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- A surprise in the Jobs Report;
- The long holiday weekend and "rush hour";
- Meanwhile state workers in Florida had the day off;
- Two major luxury brands join forces;
- Americans say air travel still stinks;
- Texas Roadhouse is poised to rake in the cash;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Why United Airlines is becoming more "transparent".
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The day before the Independence Day Holiday here in the U.S. and a reminder that we're going to be out tomorrow as well. As Wall Street goes, so too do we. We will, however, be posting a number of past business conversations on our social media feeds. Speaking of which, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The travel rush is underway and what to expect;
- What the Central Bank minutes tells us;
- We'll take a closer look at the ADP report on employment;
- Microsoft agrees to pay $14.4 million to some employees and why;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, more lousy news from the housing sector.
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Welcome to the "late" edition of the Business News Headlines for this the second day of July and we're glad you're with us. We kick things off today talking about inflation on two sides of the Atlantic and what investors on Wall Street thought about it. And, if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Fed Chair Jerome Powell on inflation and rate cuts;
- The EU is in no hurry to cut rates even as inflation falls;
- BTW, aren't you glad we don't do politics?
- Sales over at Tesla sag but not as bad as expected;
- Technology hubs in unlikely places receive funding and why;
- City workers in Philly do not want to go back to the office;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The Boston Celtics make history twice in just a few weeks.
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Welcome to not only the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines but also a brand new month. A programing note: We, like Wall Street, will be taking Independence Day off on Thursday...just so you know. Also wishing our Canadian friends a Happy Canada Day! And, if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- New news about the Biden Student Loan program;
- John Deere announces yet another round of layoffs and why;
- Farming and the farm economy is also in the news;
- Remember those Red Box kiosks? We have a story;
- Family Leave, Grandparents and Sweden;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, some news about...movies.
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If you are traveling by air get ready because TSA is expected to, once again, see a huge number of travelers in U.S. airports starting on Saturday. Two words: Be nice. Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines and a reminder that we're back with Insight on Business the News Hour, Week in Review this Sunday at Noon Central and only on News Talk 1540 KXEL and, yes, we do stream. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The inflation report should make the Fed...happy;
- The SCOTUS hands big business a bonus;
- From fish market to a glitzy destination in Tokyo;
- A rural retail chain responds to right-wing backlash;
- How bad is the EV issue in the U.S.? We'll share;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Americans sour on renewable energy...
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Welcome to Thursday. We had a family issue yesterday that rocked us pretty hard. We had made the decision to have our beloved dog, Oscar, move across the Rainbow Bridge. He was a Lab/Chow mix who had been struggling for the past year with age and joint problems We got him as a rescue at age five or six (nobody knows) and had him for close to ten years. I know that you know...how awful this is. The Vet, who works for Lap of Love was amazing. That company specializes in end of life care in 36 states. I just thought you should know.
Today in the business news headlines:
- A new threat for domestic EV manufacturers;
- Walgreens says they will be closing more stores;
- A bit of good news for the housing market;
- Some job numbers and economic data to share with you;
- Temu responds to a lawsuit from Arkansas;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Levi's and H&M report earnings...and news aboutBeyoncé and her country hit "Levii's Jeans."
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It's been several years since Austin Frerick has been with us and it has been well worth the wait. He recently released Barons - Money, Power and the Corruption of America's Food Industry and it is a blockbuster. In it Austin not only names the power brokers but also does extensive background pieces about each "Barron". The Hog Barons, the Grain Barons, the Coffee Barons, the Berry Barons, the Slaughter Barons and the Grocery Barons. This is a book for every book shelf. Here now is Austin Frerick:
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We kick things off today talking about consumers and how confident we might be about the economy, job market and more. Also if you hold student debt and you were counting on enrolling in the SAVE plan that was rolled out last summer. Better hang on...we'll get to that story too. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Consumer confidence falls but there is a but;
- The Associated Press is setting up local news outlets and why;
- Student loan? Wanted to enroll in the SAVE plan? Sorry...
- EV maker Rivian saw it's stock jump and why;
- Meanwhile Tesla is back in the news;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, another trucking company calls it quits.
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Welcome to a new business week! We had some technical difficulties at the end of last week but grateful to be back with you today. We'll kick things off with a focus on housing issues including rentals. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- A new Biden proposal to boost housing affordability;
- How much does a family need to make to afford...rent;
- More AI trouble this time it's music;
- What Canada is considering to protect workers;
- The flooding in Iowa is...intense. An update;
- The Farm Bill that needs to become law;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Target gets a new third-party partner.
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Not sure if you noticed or not but today is the Summer Solstice meaning it is the shortest night and the longest day of the year. And, get this, it is the longest day in the past 228 years. Impressive! Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 20th of June and we've got plenty to cover. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Foreign investments and the Supreme Court;
- Limiting social media use for children is real;
- Some inflation news out of the U.K.;
- No more "plastic pillows";
- You know that gas powered leaf blower...
- New unemployment numbers are out;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Some hot sneaker news wraps us up.
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A quick reminder that tomorrow (June 19) is Juneteenth in the U.S. which means federal offices, the postal service, banks and Wall Street will be closed. In addition many businesses and communities in the U.S. have adopted tomorrow as a holiday. Us? We're off tomorrow as well but we'll be posting interviews that will run throughout the day. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The issue of medical debt and credit reports kicks us off;
- The headline is a bit misleading. Talking about May retail sales;
- Some major union news to share with you;
- Manufacturing in the U.S. surged another interesting bit of data;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, Apple take a "pause" and why.
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Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines! We kick things off today with a big story from the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS is about to crack down on what they call a "shell game" used by wealthy individuals and businesses to avoid paying taxes. The crack down will result in raising $50 billion over the next ten years. That story and more and if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The new IRS target and why it's happening;
- A railroad owes nearly $400 million to a Washington State tribe;
- Juneteenth is upon us. What it is, what is open and what is closed;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Looks like Wells Fargo guessed...wrong.
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We kick things off today with a report that might shed some light on the increasing number of individuals in the U.S. who find themselves homeless. We start in Atlanta and wind up in Los Angeles. It could very well be the next answer to folks living on the street or in shelters. Also a tease about what you'll be hearing this Sunday at Noon Central as we Go Out to Lunch during our broadcast on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. Finally, if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- How shipping containers create...community;
- Business is great in New Jersey! For casinos;
- Consumers be like a roller-coaster we'll explain;
- A deep dive into U.S. manufacturing issues;
- The Wall Street Report;
- A hybrid WFH ends up not hurting productivity and decreases quits.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
The Supreme Court has weighed in on labor disputes and sided with Starbucks over the National Labor Relations Board. We kick things off with that story. Welcome to the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines, we're glad you're with us again today. A quick reminder, if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The NLRB loses and Starbuck's wins;
- Even wealthy folks should not drink and drive;
- Two important economic data points to share with you;
- And, they should make the Fed...happy;
- Inflation, branding and company reputation made the news;
- Mortgage rates dip for the second week in a row;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Investors are flocking to...weight loss drugs.
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Never mind that inflation is on the way down the Central Bank isn't moving forward with rate cuts and signaled that there may be only one cut...this year. That story kicks us off today and you don't want to miss the conversation I had with Dr. Rachelle Keck who, by chance, I met a few weeks ago by offering a complement. Turns out she is the president of Grand View University near the heart of Des Moines, Iowa. Thanks for being with us and if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The Fed said, "Hold!";
- Another EV headache: Stealing EV charging cables;
- Sony Pictures acquires Alamo Drafthouse Cinema;
- Southwest Airlines CEO says he is not leaving;
- Convenience store chain Casey's is on track to open 350 stores;
- Changes coming in how Walmart displays prices;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Amazon to build 14,000 "affordable" homes and why.
For the interview you'll meet Dr. Rachelle Keck the president of Grand View University in a wide ranging conversation about the history of the university, its tie to Denmark, the importance of a high quality education and more. And it all started with a complement. To LISTEN CLICK THIS LINK.
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Recently at our recording booth during the Central Iowa Business Conference hosted by the Urbandale, Iowa Chamber a woman was walking toward us and I commented, "Nice shoes!". She stopped, came over to the microphones to say, thank you. Turns out she is the president of Grand View University. I asked her if we might record a conversation and, so, we did. What a delightful and talented individual leading a university with roughly 2,000 students near the heart of Des Moines. You'll also learn about the school's close tie to...Denmark. Meet Dr. Rachelle Keck.
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This will be a big week for several reasons. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is due out tomorrow morning and the Fed will be concluding its two day meeting. Should the CPI come in at what is expected might the Fed hint at a rate cut sooner than later? Stay tuned! Thanks for being with us and if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Yes, gas prices are falling nationwide and why;
- The Consumer Price Index and what we might learn tomorrow;
- The World Bank is bullish on the U.S. economy;
- Over 15,000 Amazon drivers have filed suit...think wages;
- Comcast stock continues to drop and why;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Yet another price increase over at Spotify.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Hello Monday and welcome to the business news headlines for this the 10th day of June. Grateful you're with us. Lots of the news today centered on inflation, the Central Bank and rate cuts. Also, make sure you click through and listen to the conversation we had with Cy Hilty the creator of Call Notes. It can be a game changer when it comes to recording business phone calls that need your attention. If you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- A muted day on Wall Street and why;
- Big Banks are softening their rate cut expectations;
- The Biden Team is reaching out to businesses and saying...
- A take-over brewing at Southwest Airlines and why;
- Apple takes the wraps off its AI product;
- Some thoughts about rate cuts from us;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Weather and prices of coca, wine and olive oil.
For the interview you'll meet Cy Hilty who has developed a program that will boost your customer service. It's time to ditch that scrap of paper that has phone numbers and messages and move into Call Notes. While designed for the parts industry we think it has a life in other areas. Never miss another phoned in sale. To listen to that conversation CLICK THIS LINK.
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It's time to ditch that yellow pad and step up to Call Notes. His name is Cy Hilty and for years he has dabbled in computer software…as a hobby. But now he has created a system that helps businesses keep and track phone calls…from a request to a completed transaction. We all know that many of our members still rely on doing this "the old way" however, with Call Notes you keep a record of every call, every request and can up your customer service quickly and easily. Thank you Cy for joining the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association and this should be an asset for many of our current and future members!
We're here to help our members grow their business and provide a wide range of great benefits that more than pay for an annual membership fee of $400. If you're interested in becoming a member head to our Membership Application and let's do this. Thanks for listening and thank you for being a Member!
Welcome to Friday and a reminder that we're back on the air this Sunday, Noon Central, and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. And yes, we do stream. In the business news today: It was a stunning jobs report and what that might mean...that's what we kick things off with. Oh, thanks for being with us today and if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Economists guessed wrong. The Jobs Report;
- What this says about the U.S. economy;
- Mississippi is being sued over an age verification law;
- KIA is recalling 463,000 Telluride SUV’s. Think...FIRE;
- An astounding fish story for you;
- It is National Donut Day and it is historical;
- Hertz is ditching Tesla EV's like crazy and why;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Stressed? More likely if you work at a large company.
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One more reminder: Today is the 80th Anniversary of D-Day the invasion which helped to remove the jackboot of the Nazi's from the neck of Europe. Today Normandy was the scene of some profound memorials. Meanwhile here in the business news headlines for the 6th Day of June we'll kick things off with a story about central banks and interest rates. Thanks for being with us today and if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- What does the EU Central Bank know that the U.S. Fed...doesn't?
- The 30-year fixed mortgage rate eased a bit...just a bit;
- What might we expect from the jobs report tomorrow?
- Check the attic for some valuables from the 1930's;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Retail workers and police style body cameras is a thing.
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Today is the day before the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. President Biden is in France to deliver remarks on this historic event. Not many members of the military are still with us however, you can do your part in simply remembering this massive effort that led to the salvation of Europe. Had this not been successful we may have been living in a very different world. Thanks for being with us today and if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Worker pay is slowing;
- Employers are now focusing on training to improve productivity;
- If the economy is so awful why are restaurants having their best year...ever?
- There may be a coming divorce in the world of dollar stores;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The YOLO trend is fading fast...and why.
For the conversation you'll meet Michael Berger and Ashley Ezzio from UpLift Iowa which is a guaranteed basic income program that gives participants $500 each month no strings attached. It has been assailed as "socialism on steroids" but what are the early results from the multi-year study? To learn more make sure to CLICK THIS LINK.
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A year ago I sat down with Ashley Ezzio and Michael Burger the staffers who work for UpLift Iowa which is a guaranteed income program offering $500 a month, no strings attached, to program participants. At that time we simply wanted to know what the program was all about. Now, a year later, we learn what impact that $500 each month has meant for program participants. And, from the political arena Iowa GOP legislators passed a bill that will tank any future programs like this calling it a "slippery slope to Communism". So what is the story? Have a listen.
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It's Election Day here in Iowa and, yes, I did vote. We kick things off today with a report about open jobs in the U.S. The headline most outlets had was that "Job Openings Drop to the Lowest Level Since 2021". Sounds bad...right? But, when you look inside the numbers it's pretty good news but, as you know, good news doesn't sell or get clicks. Finally, if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Inside the job openings data from today;
- Gas prices drop and why that's going on;
- High end watches are selling to young people;
- Yesterday Meme Stocks had a day...today, not so much;
- New Orleans is about to experience a "makeover";
- Big news from the world of funerals;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Shutterstock goes all in on AI.
For the interview you'll meet Jeff Bucklin who with his 79 year old father own and operate Colfax Tractor and Combine Parts in the tiny town of Colfax, Iowa. What is surprising about this story is that, without an inventory system, they have to know, by memory, where in their 100 acres of used tractors, combines, planters and construction equipment those parts...are. Oh, and they ship all over the globe. It's a neat family story...with some history. To LISTEN, CLICK THIS LINK.
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Recently I took a trip down a gravel road in tiny Colfax, Iowa to visit with Jeff Bucklin of Colfax Tractor Parts. They own 100 acres full of nearly every type of used agriculture equipment out there. The founder of the business, Bennie Bucklin (79) still puts in a full week of work helping identify where various tractors, combines, planters, skid loaders are located. Now, get this: They ship these tractor and construction parts all over the globe. It's a big deal. In addition they also buy "gently used" vehicles, detail 'em and sell those as well. Come along for a great family story we think you'll enjoy.
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Welcome to a brand new month! We kick things off today with a deep dive into how mixed up folks are when it comes to the national economy. It's a report by Axios that we found stunning due to a major disconnect which is? Their personal economic picture (very good) vs. the national economic picture (very bad). But, is it? Also, for the interview you'll meet Rob Taylor a Certified EOS Implementer and we find out what that is. If you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Wait! What is it that you think about the economy?
- If you are a CEO you are doing really, really well;
- X to allow "adult consensual content";
- Meme stocks are back in business;
- Home sellers are slashing their asking price;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Spotify is raising prices...again.
Those stories plus meet Rob Taylor from EOS Worldwide. To listen to that conversation simply CLICK THIS LINK.
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Last month we attended the Central Iowa Business Conference (with several hundred business professionals) which was put on by the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce. We set up a recording booth and visit with a wide range of individuals about...business. Here you'll meet Rob Taylor who is a Certified EOS Implementer and, yes, that was one of the first questions we asked him..."So, Rob, what the heck does that mean?" He answered that and so much more. Think entrepreneurs, team building and getting the business on the right track. Meet Rob!
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Join us for the latest Out to Lunch segment this time with Jeff Stein the News and Program Director for News/Talk 1540 KXEL and Ken Chester from the nationally syndicated program Tech Mobility. To be sure I've known these two guys for some time and whenever we get together it's a hoot. However, usually it's just the three of us. Now you get to join in our conversation over lunch at Gilroy's Kitchen + Pub + Patio in West Des Moines. (You've got to check their new website!) We kick things off with "Quick Bites". Three questions every guest gets: Book, Movie and Career other than the current job. Then it's conversation over lunch. Enjoy and thanks for coming by!
Out to Lunch is part of the award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
THAT was a quick week and a reminder that we're back on the air this Sunday at Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and yes, we do stream. We'll share some of the top news stories is this week along with two new business conversations we think you'll enjoy. Like the university that is tied to Denmark and what the heck is an "EOS Implementer"? We'll get to the news in a moment but if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The inflation report boosted Wall Street;
- A deeper dive into that Commerce Department Report;
- Vermont, Climate Change and Fossil Fuel Folk;
- Merrill Lynch settles a discrimination case for $20 million;
- Good news for Trader Joe's fans;
- Walmart is sticking with Pride even though if faces backlash;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Want to alter a disappointing end to a movie? That's coming.
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We're a bit late in getting this out "on the bird" because we spent the greater part of the day in Humeston, Iowa a community of roughly 460 people. We took the show on the road for another "Out to Lunch" segment and had a great time listening to stories from our guests Jill, Don and Dan (photo). We learned much about the history of the community as well as their business climate and a community owned grocery store The Front Street Market, the Grassroots Cafe and Snyder's a store like no other I've ever been in and today was their 75th Anniversary! We can't wait to share that segment with you later next week. We'll get to the news in a moment but if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The GDP numbers explained;
- The Dow has lost about 1,000 points in 3 days...why?
- Some positive FAA and Boeing news today;
- Fast food pricing and wow...has it gone up;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Retail news from Best Buy and Kohl's.
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It was one of those losing days on Wall Street as a bunch of pressure came down on the equities chief among them worries about NO rate cut in 2024. We kick things off with that story and make sure you click through for a conversation about using AI in the workplace. My guest is Wade Britt from Baton Global. We've all heard the horror stories but what good can Artificial Intelligence bring to your job? We had questions...lots of them. Finally, if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Interest Rates, Bond Funds and Wall Street;
- Drag performers are organizing and why;
- More consolidation news this time it is about oil;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Crude oil sank and the yield on the 10-Year Treasury gained;
- Another major retailer cuts prices.
For the interview you'll meet Our guest, Wade Britt from Baton Global who is here to give us the good news about using AI in the workplace. And you can bet we had...questions. Many of them. To hear that conversation CLICK THIS LINK. Let's go!
We have all heard about the horror stories regarding the misuse of artificial intelligence. It seems to be a common theme of how people are using the technology to mimic voices, images and the legal issues brought by newspapers against AI developers for using their online news as training grounds...and without permission. But, what are the good qualities of AI in the workplace. Our guest is Wade Britt from Baton Global and you can bet we had...questions. Many of them. Let's go!
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Great to be back after the long Memorial Day Weekend! However, we swear that it was like everybody we know decided today was the day to call us with a story or two. Phone were ringing all day. Not only the "Official Start to Summer" but also the "Official Start for Business"? OK, Say, if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Consumer Confidence? Told you...check this story;
- The "No-Buy Challenge" explained;
- Tips on doing the challenge;
- T-Mobile to buy most of U.S. Cellular
- The U.S. files a labor complaint against Mexico;
- Today is National Hamburger Day and we've got deals;
- The Wall Street Report
- Teens are headed back to work bucking a 14 year decline.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
It's the start of a very busy Memorial Day Holiday. If you were with us earlier in the week you learned that the highways and the airways will be crowded as the airlines expect thousands more travelers over these three days. Stay safe and may you have a memorable Memorial Day and remember what this is all about. Say, if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Australia, X and Hate Speech;
- The UAW challenges the union vote in Alabama;
- The pension fund that is selling...newspapers?
- The Ohio Teachers Pension Fund made the news;
- More gas is coming...will it matter?
- Too many Jeep and Ram trucks on dealer lots and why;
- Two reports: One good the other has consumers grumbling;
- The Wall Street Report
- Home insurance costs...may...may be coming down.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
It is good to be back with you. It's been quite the week here. Early on Tuesday morning our studio and offices were flooded with close to an inch of water during a storm that dumped two-inches in under twenty minutes. That was followed by a storm that knocked out power for 23 hours. Combining the water damage clean up and clearing trees it was a full 23 hours...we were not bored. But, we're back and grateful! Say, if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The unemployment numbers are out and that spooked Wall Street;
- The Justice Department filed suit against Ticketmaster and Live Nation;
- Traveling this weekend? You will NOT be alone. Some details;
- The Wall Street Report;
- TikTok to axe about 1,000 jobs and why.
For the conversation you'll meet actor Andy Blakeley who, for several years, was on The Office. But, the surprising thing about that was his acting role was really his "side-gig". We talk about that, his new adventure in the second season of FUBAR on Netflix, his relationship with Arnold Schwarzenegger (who is also in the show) and his Bride who is a famous acting coach by the name of Nancy Banks, and yes, we name names. To listen to our conversation CLICK THIS LINK.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
We were at the Central Iowa Business Conference chatting with a host of individuals including the morning keynote speaker Andy Buckley. If that name sounds familiar it should. Andy was one of the actors on The Office that ran for several years. Since then Andy has added to his IMDb body of work and is not with Arnold Schwarzenegger in a Netflix production of FUBAR and yes, another comedy. We talked about how The Office was really his "side gig", his famous Bride, Nancy Banks who is an acting coach and more. I came away from this thinking he's really a nice guy and so easy to talk with. Meet Andy Buckley:
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Welcome back to a Monday! I know it's weird but we actually LIKE Monday Mornings. Why? Because Sunday is a flurry of activity from our show on News/Talk 1540 KXEL to the long list of "Stuff to Do" that my Bride has waiting for me. Now, back to business! Coming up today, along with the business news headlines, you'll meet Alison Haider a rising star at Tero International with some great information about communication, leadership and workplace culture. Meanwhile if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Target and others cut prices to lure back shoppers;
- Wait! You actually have more buying power now than in 2019;
- Happy Victoria Day to our friends in Canada;
- Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy and a little history;
- What's with these weird food and drink flavors?
- The Wall Street Report;
- The California "Mouse House" goes all in on a union.
For the interview you'll meet Alison Haider who, just three years ago, was a new hire at Tero International but because she is so wicked smart she has recently been promoted to the Chief Learning Officer for the firm that teaches communication skills, workplace culture and more. To listen in to our conversation, CLICK THIS LINK.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Every time I walk into the offices of Tero International I know I'm going to learn something that will help me become a better business person and communicator. On this day I went to see Alison Haider the new Chief Learning Officer at Tero to discuss a number of issues about leadership, communication, remote learning and culture. As always, this rising star was able to offer so much in such a short time. Now it's your turn. Meet Alison Haider.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Welcome to Friday and a reminder that we're back on the air Sunday, Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL with Insight on Business the News Hour, Week in Review. The top business news stories of the past week along with two new business conversations. We hope you'll join us and yes, we do stream. Meanwhile if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- A big loss for the UAW in Alabama;
- The Dow hits over 40,000 at the close;
- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to expand;
- The Boeing whistleblower died by taking his own life;
- Meanwhile Boeing shareholders OK a whopping CEO pay package;
- What will consumers buy as we head toward the holiday season?
- The Wall Street Report;
- While Amazon rakes in the cash, workers struggle;
- And a quick look at what is a living wage.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Just yesterday we predicted that today would be big for Walmart. And, it was. That story kicks things off today as the nation's largest retailer had two great things going for it. Meanwhile if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Walmart and its big beautiful day;
- Aldi is lowered prices on 250 items;
- Consumers get a win at the Supreme Court;
- A stunning AP report on prison labor;
- McDonald's and a new $5 menu and why;
- Some new pot news for you;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, some good housing news...maybe.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
If you are old enough you might remember the 1974 program by the Ford Administration known as WIN or Whip Inflation Now. The government was faced with inflation that hit 12.3% and the program encouraged people to check their spending habits and build their personal savings. President Ford even wanted people to wear a WIN button in an outward sign of solidarity. But, it was a FLOP...big time. Today the top story is also about inflation and we'll cover that first. Meanwhile if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Taming inflation by the numbers;
- Some new retail sales numbers;
- TikTok is back in the news with a likely buyer;
- But, there is a but.
- A big win today for President Biden and consumers;
- Barge hits Bridge. It's becoming a "thing";
- Walmart to share earnings tomorrow what we know today;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, it's NEVER too soon to talk about football and the NFL.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Welcome back and great to be with you for this the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines for the 14th day of May. Coming up some of the top business news stories of the day plus a bit of audio with the (now) retired broadcasting legend Harry K. Smith who spent years with CBS and NBC making all of us a little smarter. Make sure you click through for that. Meanwhile if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Tariffs, China and EV's;
- The Producer Price Index and what that means;
- Fed Chair Jerome Powell talked about interest rates;
- They're back! Meme stocks that is;
- Do not do this drivers...really!
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, Google invests big in new AI items.
For the interview a short clip with broadcaster Harry K. Smith who, last week, spoke to members of the Greater Des Moines Partnership during our DMDC2024 trip. I was able to catch him for a bit. I know our conversation could have gone much longer. Harry was in that mood but Partnership staff was giving us the hook. Something about boarding a bus for the airport. To listen to our visit CLICK THIS LINK.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
One of the highlights of the recent Greater Des Moines Partnership DMDC2024 trip to Washington, D.C. was the opportunity to listen to the very funny and talented broadcaster Harry K. Smith who recently retired from a long stint at NBC. He took us through several real stories about his work over the many years and it was both fun and sometime serious. I stuck around after the luncheon and was able to grab a bit of audio with Harry and ask him what he has planned, now that he's got more time on his hands. Have a listen and thanks Harry for the many years of helping make us...smarter.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
It's been a "recovery weekend" after getting back to the Greater Des Moines Metro following 55 hours on the ground in Washington, D.C. with over 200 leaders from Central Iowa. It was another remarkable trip and if you click ahead you'll be able to hear the reactions of a handful of people who took the time to offer their thoughts about DMDC-2024. Meanwhile if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Look out the Seagull is on the way;
- Great Britain turns the corner on its recession;
- Airlines say new transparency rules will be too confusing;
- The high cost of chocolate may be on the way down and why;
- More confusing Tesla labor news;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Credit card companies, "junk fees" and a court decision.
For the interview you'll hear from four people about their reaction to DMDC-2024. We'll have Tiffany Tauscheck, President/CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, Mark Snell, Chair of the Warren County Board of Supervisors, Joseph Jones, Chief of Staff for Des Moines University and Ro Crosbie, President/CEO of Tero International. So many good things happening and we thought you should know about them. To listen CLICK THIS LINK.
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We spent a fast paced 55 hours on the ground in Washington, D.C. for the 45th Annual Des Moines to D.C. (DMDC) trip by the Greater Des Moines Partnership. This is where elected officials, community groups and business leaders used the time to not only network among themselves but also lobby our federal legislators about some key projects from airports to a new interstate to fixing roads and bridges. The reaction from those involved? Here you will learn more from Tiffany Tauscheck, President/CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, Mark Snell, Chair of the Warren County Board of Supervisors, Joseph Jones, Chief of Staff for Des Moines University and Ro Crosbie, President/CEO of Tero International. So many good things happening and we thought you should know more.
And, thanks for being here!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Yep, we're still in Washington, D.C. as we take part in the Greater Des Moines Partnership event known as DMDC where over 200 business leaders traveled here to lobby for a host of items. If you have not yet heard "Voices from the Flight" make sure you click through to hear what several of the attendees hope to accomplish during this event. Meanwhile if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Farm workers and Unions made the news;
- The U.S. economy is healthy but, there is a but;
- Is China making too much...stuff?
- Tesla and another round of layoffs but this is different;
- New Jobless Data is in and what that means;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, after 60 years, saying goodbye to the Chevy Malibu.
For the interview we selected several leaders who made the trip to Washington to share with us what they hoped to accomplish during the 55 years in the nation's capitol. If you would like to listen in, click this link.
And, thanks for being here!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
We made history today as more than 200 business leaders, elected officials and non-profit individuals traveled to Washington, D.C. for the 45th Annual Greater Des Moines Partnership D.C. Trip. Here you'll meet several of my fellow travelers as we chatted it up abord a Southwest Charger Flight. We had one question for our guests, "What do you expect to accomplish while here." The answers were varied. Thanks for being with us and we hope you'll listen.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
This is National Teacher Appreciation Day and Week so we kick things off today with a shout-out to those of you who teach our children and help guide them toward a productive life. It really does matter and we are grateful. This is the Business News Headlines for today the 7th day of May. Thanks for being here. Meanwhile if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Teacher Appreciation Deals;
- TikToc is going to court;
- Good news about Social Security? Maybe;
- And what would solve the issue...we think;
- The Boy Scouts of America is doing a name change;
- EV news out of Rivian;
- Disney dragged on the markets today and why;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Panera and "Charged Sips" made the news.
Also a brief programming note as we head to Washington, D.C. for the next couple of days with the Greater Des Moines Partnership.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
This is National Teacher Appreciation Day and Week so we kick things off today with a shout-out to those of you who teach our children and help guide them toward a productive life. It really does matter and we are grateful. This is the Business News Headlines for today the 7th day of May. Thanks for being here. Meanwhile if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Teacher Appreciation Deals;
- TikToc is going to court;
- Good news about Social Security? Maybe;
- And what would solve the issue...we think;
- The Boy Scouts of America is doing a name change;
- EV news out of Rivian;
- Disney dragged on the markets today and why;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Panera and "Charged Sips" made the news.
Also a brief programming note as we head to Washington, D.C. for the next couple of days with the Greater Des Moines Partnership.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Welcome back to a new week of the Business News Headlines, glad you're with us again. Something partly personal: Today is Yom HaShoah the day that is in remembrance of the six-million Jews that were murdered during the Holocaust. It is fitting that we do remember and commit to never again.
Leading off in the business news headlines we've got a story about congratulations to several who have won the famed Pulitzer Prize. Also, if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Yes, congratulations are in order;
- Redfin has agreed to settle and we'll share that story;
- Snoop Dogg seems to be everywhere. Now a new story;
- Former Starbucks CEO Shultz has words for his former company;
- The Wall Street Report;
- DEI is going away but...not so fast.
For the interview you'll meet Gina Wright the Vice President of the Urbandale, Iowa Chamber of Commerce. It's once again time for the Central Iowa Business Conference and you are invited to attend...no matter where you might live. It's a great event and well worth your time. to listen to that conversation click this link!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
If you are in business or want to be this is the conference to attend and don't let the name fool you and keep you away. The Central Iowa Business Conference is the one-day event that can help you get off the ground or take your existing business to a new level. My guest is Gina Wright the Vice President of the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce and here we talk about what attendees can expect, who the key-note speakers are and the importance of networking. Oh...and we'll also offer up a "Pro Tip" that will help you make the most of your time. Speaking of which, time to meet Gina!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Hello Friday! Welcome to the Business News Headlines for today the 3rd day of May and thanks for being here. A reminder that we're back on the air this Sunday, Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. Insight on Business the News Hour features some of the top business news stories of the past week, a look at the markets and this week an incredible guest in author Austin Frerick. He's recently released a bombshell of a book, "Barons - Money, Power and the Corruption of America's Food Industry". What is so stunning about this read is that Austin names...names. Come by on Sunday for a listen. Meanwhile if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The Job Numbers came down but still hiring is happening;
- There are big changes on who is getting hired and who...isn't;
- Big changes in tax credits for EV buyers and why;
- Aetna reaches a major settlement think LGBTQ+;
- Walgreens, Candy and TikToc...yes, it's a thing;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Families are traveling together and what they are doing.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Welcome to Thursday and the Business News Headlines for this the 2nd day of May. One other thing before we get into the newscast: Some time ago I sat down with author, community connector and podcaster Ben McDougal. You may know him from 1,000 Cups Des Moines. Anyway here is that conversation we had about the beginnings of Insight on Business and some fun conversation about what it takes to be creative every day the title is Consistency Counts. Meanwhile, you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Jobless Claims and the U.S. Job Market;
- Black taxpayers get audited more often and why;
- Microsoft and Malaysia made the news;
- Peloton is axing 400 workers and its CEO;
- Mortgage rates climbed yet again;
- The Wall Street Report;
- A zinger! Google paid Apple big money for...
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Welcome to the first day of May. In many countries May Day is a day to celebrate and lift up worker rights. Huge crowds across the globe took to the streets to encourage their national leaders to uphold worker safety, pay and other benefits. Meanwhile here in the U.S. the celebrations were much more muted. Coming up some of the big business news stories of the day and a conversation about people who suffer from non-visible disabilities (think autism) and what Jonathan Sutter is doing to help make flying less...fearful. It's a good story. And, you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- It's what we expected from the Fed but...
- So, marijuana is less dangerous but we still have an issue;
- Airbnb has some sweet destinations to offer you;
- Today is May Day...but muted in the U.S.;
- The Wall Street Report;
- AI is boosting revenue over at Amazon.
For the interview you'll meet Jonathan Sutter who founded TravelingWiki.com an organization that encourages airports to install rooms that can help folks with autism and other non-visible disabilities become less fearful of flying. I learned much from Johnathan and my guess is that you will too. To listen to that conversation CLICK THIS LINK.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
It was another of those chance meetings. I was sitting in the lobby of the Hotel Fort Des Moines visiting with Jenny Schuetz about our scheduled interview when a man stepped up and said, "Excuse me, but I heard you talking about the interview maybe we could do a segment? I help people with non-visible disabilities better enjoy air travel by helping them experience what it's like in an aircraft." And so I met Jonathan Sutter who founded TravelingWiki.com an organization that encourages airports to install rooms that can help folks with autism and other non-visible disabilities become less fearful of flying. I learned much from Johnathan and my guess is that you will too.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
It's the final day of April and the worst month for Wall Street since last September. Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines for this the 30th of April. We kick things off with that story and follow several others before we get to a conversation about housing with author Jenny Schuetz and her book, Fixer Upper: How to Repair America's Broken Housing Systems. We are grateful to the Polk County Housing Trust Fund for making Jenny, a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution available for this conversation. Meanwhile, you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Wages climb and the Fed thinks that's bad;
- U.S. Newspapers sue AI creators and why;
- Amazon posts solid profits;
- The (awful) Wall Street Report;
- Walmart gets "glitzy" with groceries and why.
For the interview we're talking about housing and the many barriers there are to attain the "American Dream". Things like high interest rates, not enough new affordable housing being built, not enough housing stock on the market...it all makes it increasingly difficult to become a homeowner. Enter Jenny Schuetz the author of "Fixer-Upper: How to Repair America's Broken Housing Systems". Here we talk about the barriers of homeownership and she offers solutions. Our thanks to the Polk County Housing Trust Fund for making Jenny available for this conversation. To listen, click this link.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
If you've been listening to our newscast for any time over the past year or so you know we report, regularly, on the housing crisis in the United States. The issues are many: High interest rates, not enough new affordable housing being built, not enough housing stock on the market...it all makes it increasingly difficult to become a homeowner. Or what was the "American Dream". Enter Jenny Schuetz the author of "Fixer-Upper: How to Repair America's Broken Housing Systems". Here we talk about the barriers of homeownership and she offers solutions. Our thanks to the Polk County Housing Trust Fund for making Jenny available for this conversation.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Glad you are with us. Over the past week labor unions across Iowa have been holding Worker Memorials to remember the men and women who were killed on or at the job site this past year. Today the South Central Iowa Federation of Labor AFL/CIO held such a memorial at the Iowa State Capital. I have been to many of these events over the years but never one where so many names were read. Today seventy-three individuals who are now gone but not forgotten were remembered. I was struck by that huge number and at the ages of some of the deceased. Following the event I sat down with Paula Martinez the President of the local union and asked..."Why?". It was an emotional event for many of us... Here are the other stories we have for you today:
- Driverless Semi-Trucks? Yep, coming soon;
- Older affluent Americans are driving the economy...but;
- Recent airline stories have prompted Congress to act;
- Chipotle employees may again eat...chicken;
- The Supreme Court will take up an unusual case;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Remembering the 73 Iowans with Paula Martinez.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
It's the "Late Edition" of the Business News Headlines. Why "late"? It was a zoo here at "Radio Ranch" as we were playing "catch-up" on a host of things that had to be done before we even started writing the news of the day. In addition I did an interview with our friend Jeff Stein from News Talk 1540 KXEL about the impact the war in Gaza is having on local Jewish Congregations in Iowa. If you want to listen to that piece you can hear it here. Also, you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Inflation is "stuck" and what that means;
- The Feds are taking a second look at Tesla Auto-Pilot and why;
- Ford has pumped the breaks on EV's and making good with hybrids;
- Some SWEET Trader Joe's news for you;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, women's sports is having a moment.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Good to be back with you after having the past two days off in observance of Passover. We spent the time with family and friends along with conducting two Seder Meals one at home and the other with the congregation I've served for the past thirty-six years. Today, we're back with the business news headlines and thank you for being with us. Also, you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Our Gross Domestic Product shrank in the first quarter;
- But, there is a but about that from Janet Yellen;
- President Biden was in Upstate New York...think chips;
- Net Neutrality is back and that's a good thing;
- Whoa, $15 bucks a pack for cigarettes!
- The Wall Street Report;
- We're not making babies and...why.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Welcome to Monday and the Business News Headlines for this the 22nd day of April. Glad you are with us. Click through our business stories of the day and then, stay with us for a conversation with filmmaker, TV host and the founder of The Flamingo Network on Roku. We've had the pleasure of knowing Brent Roske for years starting with his work "Roske on Politics" that's relaunching this year. He has also created the films "Diana in Love" and "Art on Wheels". He does travel shows, cooking shows and "Spruce it Up" for those of you who enjoy fixing up historic homes. Make sure you click through after the news headlines. Meanwhile, you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Tennessee Governor doubles down on unions;
- Delta flight attendants get a raise and why;
- So, crocodile handbags are a no-no?
- Kroger and Albertsons agree to sell more stores;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Business leaders are tired of employees commenting on social issues.
For the interview click ahead for my conversation with Brent Roske. We think you'll enjoy getting to know more about his creative abilities and his work in TV and movies. To listen to that conversation, CLICK THIS LINK.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
We've had the pleasure of knowing Brent Roske filmmaker, TV host and the creator of The Flamingo Network on Roku for years. We first met when he was doing his syndicated show "Roske on Politics" which is resuming this year. He recently launched The Flamingo Network on Roku with films "Diana in Love" and "Art on Wheels" both of which we'll talk about in this conversation. Brent keeps busy traveling to warmer destinations than here in Iowa and we were fortunate to catch up with him for a cup of coffee and this conversation.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
The end of yet another busy week and a reminder that we're not done. You can join us on Sunday at Noon Central for Insight on Business the Week in Review as we load up the top business news stories, check the markets and bring you two business conversations. You'll hear from Alison Haider from Tero International and film-maker and television host Brent Roske the creator of Flamingo TV on Roku. That's Sunday at Noon Central and ONLY on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. Here's what we've got for you today.
- Big Tech sinks the Nasdaq;
- Big day for the UAW and workers in Tennessee?
- Taylor Swift drops a surprise album and more;
- Wayfair is opening up a physical store and why;
- EV manufacturer Rivan to cut staff;
- Daisy Brand Dairy products to Boone, Iowa;
- Yes, that's a big deal...
- The Wall Street Report;
- In need of a job we've got 8 million of them
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
It's been a busy day here at "Radio Ranch" as we've been following a string of economic reports that continues to show the strength of the U.S. economy even in the face of crippling interest rates and stubborn inflation. And we start things off today detailing those reports. Meanwhile, you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The economy and unemployment;
- The economy and home sales;
- The economy and mid-Atlantic manufacturing;
- Who wins? Plastic or the environment a Starbucks story;
- The TikToc ban gets new life in the U.S. House;
- The sad story of Tesla stock prices yet again;
- The Wall Street Report
- Where are tech workers headed? You might be surprised.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
It's been a tough couple of days for Wall Street as investors have a host of things to worry about. Today was no different. Meanwhile President Biden made some promises today to American steelworkers that may heat up some international issues and we'll kick things off with that story. Also make sure you click ahead for the interview with entrepreneur and Architect Steve Wilke-Shapiro the founder of Sequel Architecture. And, a reminder, you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The U.S. President, Japan and U.S. Steel;
- Really? $56 billion for Elon? It will be a touch sell;
- The IMF sees a much better economic picture;
- Disney actors want to join a union;
- Meanwhile Disneyland to get a makeover;
- Drive a Ford Bronco or Maverick? Listen up;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Good news for those who suffer from sleep apnea.
For the interview you'll meet entrepreneur and architect Steve Wilke-Shapiro the founder of Sequel Architecture and Interiors. His work not only focuses on preservation but also mixing the new with, sometimes, the very old. The result is a stunning project that ranges from the small to the very large. To listen to that conversation CLICK THIS LINK.
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Why not start a business during the height of the pandemic? Meet entrepreneur and architect Steve Wilke-Shapiro the founder of Sequel Architecture and Interiors. His work not only focuses on preservation but also mixing the new with, sometimes, the very old. The result is a stunning project that ranges from the small to the very large. Recently Steve has added an interior designer to his firm having realizing some might want those "extra touches". Beyond that Wilke-Shapiro has a very unique way in which he handles his client interaction. Meet Steve!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
We're going nowhere fast. We kick things off today with the speculation the U.S. Central Bank will delay cuts to it's preferred lending rate until late this year...if at all. The issue is that inflation continues to be well above the Fed's target of 2%. One has to wonder if that target is realistic. Meanwhile, later in the newscast, we have a story about how job seekers are demanding even more money that usual to switch jobs and that does not help the situation. And, a reminder, you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The grim prospect of a lack of rate cuts;
- Southern Governors warn about joining a union;
- More consumer protection regarding air travel;
- Truth Social continues to bleed even with new features;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Job seekers seek much higher pay levels and why;
- The pay-gap between men and women continues to widen.
And if you missed our segment on firearms and firearm safety, which was a big download yesterday here is that link.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Happy Federal Income Tax Day and welcome to the Business News Headlines for Monday the 15th of April. We kick things off with that story and a reminder to click through to listen to a conversation about what a "Straw Purchase" of a firearm is and how it can lead to ten years in prison and a $250,000 fine. My guest is Aaron McKinney, a strong advocate of the Second Amendment, but concerned about the lack of training so many people have when it comes to owning a firearm. And, a reminder, you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Tax Day and some thoughts;
- Consumers are still consuming...big time;
- New Federal Rules and some folks are not happy;
- Tesla to cut staff according to multiple outlets;
- Trump social media stock falls yet again;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Netflix is betting on small screens.
Make sure you click ahead for this conversation with Aaron McKinney from The Iowa Outdoors Store. We're talking about what happens when folks like on the Federal Firearms Report, the lack of education many buyers have when it comes to handling a firearm and the "Gun Show Loophole"...explained. To listen to that segment click this link.
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Join us as we talk about firearms and the very strange laws that deal with purchasing a firearm, what happens when you lie on form 4473 and the gun-show issue. My guest is Aaron McKinney, a strong supporter of the second amendment from The Iowa Outdoors Store based in Fort Dodge who recently was interviewed by a CBS affiliate regarding the issue of Straw Purchases. They gave him only 30 seconds...we'll spend more time on the issue.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Before we dive into the Business News Headlines from today the 12th day of April a quick comment about a three hour meeting we had over lunch. It's the re-launch of "Out to Lunch" which is an idea I stole from CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent Major Garrett and his podcast "Take Out". (That's us in D.C. last may when I fessed up.) My two lunch guests were Ken Chester the creator and host of the nationally syndicated show "Tech Mobility" as well as Jeff Stein the News and Program Director for News/Talk 1540 KXEL a 50,000 watt station based in Waterloo, Iowa. We spent plenty of time talking about what we do, how we do it and who in the world is listening. We'll air that segment soon. Meanwhile here is what we have for you today:
- An awful day and week on Wall Street
- Immigrants, jobs and the U.S. Economy;
- Consumers and the economy? A quick report;
- The future of U.S. Steel is...sealed;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Even mediocre CEO's do pretty well when they...leave.
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Before we get into the headlines from today a partly personal message of thanks! So many folks in the world of social media reached out today to wish me a happy birthday and I am deeply grateful. Many of us have known each other way before social media became a thing and I sincerely do treasure those friendships. We kick things off today with a story about mortgage rates. And, a reminder, you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Treasury rates and mortgage rates;
- Football legend O.J. Simpson dies;
- Mortgage rates inch up to near 7%;
- Europe is talking about rate cuts in June;
- A deeper look at the unemployment numbers;
- More news about the Boeing investigation;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Apple is making it easier to repair the iPhone.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Welcome back to Insight on Business and the Business News Headlines. A quick factoid: We are celebrating, we think, our 15th year of doing this on a daily basis Sunday through Friday and grateful that you're here with us. And if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Yep, inflation is still here;
- The markets react in a big way;
- FCC rules say broadband sellers must be transparent;
- Oklahoma vs. Two Texas natural gas companies;
- And they are not alone.
- Stuff businesses can't do when facing a union vote;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, "Shhhhh" says Starbucks.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
We kick things off today with a focus on a lackluster performance on Wall Street as investors become more and more anxious about the impending inflation report due out tomorrow. For the interview we'll be talking to real estate associate broker Wayde Burkhart about the housing industry and then take a deep dive into the history of the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce now known at JCI. Wayde is helping oversee a six state regional meeting of JCI Senators who will converge on Des Moines April 19 - 21. And, yes, we name...names. Also if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Investors are spooked about the upcoming inflation report;
- Laid off workers are finding a new career in creating...content;
- A big time for theater owners in Las Vegas and what they are saying;
- Get ready another price jump for first class letters;
- Tesla stock continues to slide. Will the company recover?
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, which states have the most million dollar homes?
For the interview you'll hear from my old friend Wayde Burkhart who is not only a realtor (and we do talk about the market) but also a JCI Senator #63877. We're talking about some Junior Chamber of Commerce memories and about an upcoming event being held in Des Moines April 19 - 21. It's a fun walk down memory land and to listen to our conversation click THIS LINK.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
No matter where you are on the planet you have heard about the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce which had its early beginnings way back in 1915 when Henry Giessenbier Jr. along with 31 other young men formed Young Men’s Progressive Association (YMPCA) at the Mission Inn located in their hometown of St. Louis. Then, a year later, he YMPCA became known as the Junior Citizens and soon the Junior Chamber of Commerce, after affiliating with the St. Louis Chamber of Commerce. The organization has a long and storied history of helping young men and young women become true leaders in their community, state and nation. Here I sit down with JCI Senator #63877 Wayde Burkhart and chat it up about the real estate market as well as an upcoming Region VI meeting which involves six states coming to Des Moines on April 19 - 21. This was so much fun remembering and I'll let you join us for a bit.
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Happy Total Eclipse Day! It's the Business News Headlines for Monday the 8th of April and thanks for being here. Wall Street turned in a sluggish session and we'll share why and we end with yet another racially charged story about hiring in America. And if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
- An old worry become a new worry;
- The sluggish session on Wall Street;
- Some Powerball figures from Oregon;
- Should consumer privacy be a right?
- Wisconsin is desperate for workers,
- How we know and what needs to be done.
- The Wall Street Report;
- Racial bias in hiring...continues.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Welcome to the Friday edition of the Business News Headlines and a reminder that we're back on Sunday, Noon Central, with the Business Week in Review and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and yes, we do stream. You'll hear the top news stories of this week along with a couple of interesting business conversations. Today the big story is the Jobs Report and it was astonishing with broad implications. Janet Yellen is in China and what she was saying about jobs. Meanwhile in New Mexico a story about Electric Vehicles and local dealers. Casinos and Smoking…two habits that are concerning made the news. We’ve got some union news coming from Alabama. The Wall Street Report is a very welcome story today and Tesla is at it again…slashing prices that is. Let’s go!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Where in the world is Janet Yellen? We’ll share. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 4th day of April! In other news: We'll share some tips on avoiding tax scams and what scammers will tell you. I've got a partly personal story about an obvious Medicare Scam that is heating up. It’s been awhile since we’ve talked about the wacky platform X what was once Twitter. We have a new update. Be careful what you say…would be a good message for officials of the Central Bank. Conflicting words caused Wall Street to bottom out late today. We’ll have those details in the Wall Street Report. And finally Ford is shelving some electric vehicle manufacturing in favor of focusing on Hybrids…we’ll share why with you as well. By the way, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Our first story is about Fed Chair Jerome Powell who said rate cuts are coming sometime…in the future. It’s the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 3rd day of April…thanks for being with us. In other news, inflation drops in Europe and why that matters. Some news out of the Magic Kingdom…think board seats. Because our newscast comes out of Iowa we thought you might like to know the resale value of the women’s final four match up. Could Tesla go…bust? That shocking story is up today. The Wall Street Report and women take a back seat…when it comes to the C – Suite. For the interview you’ll meet Amy Rinnels who for 27 years has been in the glamorous business of high fashion for young women and their proms…it’s a great story…and to listen CLICK THIS LINK.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Might it be that we have a new word to describe inflation? That's how we kick off the business news headlines today as the Labor Department released the latest numbers that reflected both an increase and a decrease. How can that be? Keep listening and we'll share. If you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Inflation: Up? Down? What?
- Apple, France and Radiation made the news;
- The clock is ticking what will the UAW do? An update;
- Amazon to increase pay & benefits for contract workers;
- Which state is the happiest? We'll give you the top five;
- Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah says he is not running in 2024;
- J.C. Penny and "the hard-working American family";
- The Wall Street Report;
- Consumers are calling it..."Tipping Hell" and the result.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Today we'll kick things off with some conflicting stories about family life in America. Are we richer or poorer and what are we to do with child care after September 30? Give us under thirteen-minutes and we'll have you up to speed on some of the big business news stories of the day. Plus you'll meet Claudia Bellony the Senior Manager of Programing for the International Economic Development Council. (IDEC) Did you know there was such a thing? If you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Poverty in the U.S. soars and doubles for kids;
- Meanwhile U.S. families added billions to their wealth. But;
- Child care centers are about to close...then what?
- "No soda refill for you!" We'll share the change and why;
- Apple held a party today and we'll offer details;
- A truce brewing when it comes to RTO?
- The Wall Street Report;
- How much does it REALLY cost to own a home?
Those stories plus a conversation with Claudia Bellony from the IEDC about a host of things they do for their 4,300 global members. We'll talk about supply chain issues, a warning to China, talent shortages, wages and more. To listen to that conversation click this link.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
So often we think that economic development is a local issue, and while that is true it is also an international effort. Here you'll learn more about the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and what their 4,300 members from around the world have in common with local, state and regional economic development goals. My guest is Claudia Bellony the Senior Manager of Programing for IEDC. We'll talk about training, supply chain issues, the recent warning about China, talent shortages and more. Plus, Claudia will make the invite to the Annual Conference being held in Dallas 17 - 20 September.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
No doubt if you are over the age of 30 you remember exactly where you were when you heard the news about the deadly attack on 9/11. Today Americans from New York to Washington D.C. to a field in Pennsylvania and in Alaska remembered. And we should also remember the many, many first responders who, as a result of the attack, have suffered multiple illnesses. It's been a somber day. If you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Where were you twenty-two years ago today?
- Google is being taken to court and why;
- Hostess is being sold for a whopping 5.6 billion dollars;
- Fast Food Workers in California to get a raise but, there is a but;
- We're talking about a "Living Wage" and new data;
- Disney and Charter Communications have a deal;
- What would happen if you have homeless folk $7,500?
- We will give you the answer today;
- The Wall Street Report
- Boeing Air and Top Brass RTO? Maybe.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
For some of us it's the end of another business week. Well, some of us anyway. Here are the business news headlines for today along with the U-Turn the markets made in late trading. A reminder that we're back on the air Sunday Noon Central and only on News Talk 1540 KXEL with the Business Week in Review. And if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The IRS wants to visit with some 1,600 millionaires and why;
- Have an iPhone? An important security update needs to be done;
- Fuel consumption and open vehicle windows. Who knew?
- A massive supply of apartments is driving rent costs down;
- The new Toyota SUV that costs $170,000 is out;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Which cohort has best embraced hybrid working conditions?
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
It's the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines and we kick things off talking about tourism and Hawaii. Thanks for being with us and make sure you click ahead for a conversation about a hyper-local event that just may give you and your community an idea of how to structure a fun weekend for the citizens of your town. My guests are Lauren Campbell and Susan Skeries who sit on the Windsor Heights, Iowa City Council and head up a volunteer group known as The Special Events Committee. You'll not only learn a bit about our community of 5,200 people but also our impact on the greater Des Moines Metro of 700,000. If you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Don't stay away, come to Hawaii and why;
- The sexy Victoria's Secret event has changed and why;
- Gig workers are increasing in number but, there is a but;
- A big change in Minnesota when it comes to drivers licenses;
- Want a good job? Stop applying yourself and do this instead;
- What mortgage rate will move buyers and sellers? We'll share;
- The Wall Street Report;
- What low jobless numbers mean moving forward.
For the interview you'll meet Lauren and Susan and their efforts to bring to life the second annual Windsor Heights Fall Fest. What's the benefit to the community and the larger Des Moines Metro? We'll visit about that and more. To hear that conversation, click this link.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
While this may seem "hyper-local" it very well may give you and your community some ideas on how to create a winning event for the whole family. Here you'll meet Lauren Campbell and Susan Skeries who both sit on the Windsor Heights, Iowa City Council. They head up the Special Events Committee for the community of just over 5,200 people located in the middle of the Greater Des Moines Metro with over 700,000 folks. Our focus is on the Windsor Heights Fall Fest that takes place on October 6th and 7th. Here you'll learn more about the community and what happens when people band together to get some things...done. Enjoy!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Welcome back to the Wednesday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Give us less than 12 minutes and we'll give you some of the big business news stories of the day plus a look at what happened on Wall Street. And, partly personal, a cool wave has blown into Iowa and we are grateful to put those high 90 degree days in the rear view mirror. If you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Your personal data and car manufacturers...scary stuff;
- The EU targets big tech and that will change everything;
- Saying farewell to Bryant Gumble's "Real Sports on HBO;
- WeWork is back in the news and it's not good;
- How motivated are you in your job? Some new data;
- The Wall Street Report;
- A child-care crisis is just weeks away and the economics for women are awful.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Good to be back with you and if you live in the U.S. we hope that you had a safe and fun Labor Day Holiday while remembering where this all came from. Coming up today some of the business news headlines that will get you up to speed and all you have to do is spend about twelve minutes with us. If you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The U.S. manufacturer says "No!" to an car air bag recall;
- An update on the UAW contract talks and what the union wants;
- Water pollution and Lake Michigan made the news;
- Heard of Korean Corn Dogs? You will today;
- Pharmacists are speaking out on the danger of...drug stores;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Companies waited until after Labor Day for RTO guidelines
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Welcome to September and the Business News Headlines for the first day of a new month. A programing note: We will air this Sunday at Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL (and yes we stream) however because the markets are closed on Monday we too will be out of here. Hope you get to enjoy the Labor Day Holiday Weekend and stay safe. To reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- There was a surprise in the jobs report;
- A highchair recall made the news today;
- Just how do you define "escort"? A trial in Phoenix;
- Bed, Bath & Beyond lives and the company is noisy;
- The UAW says "unfair labor practices";
- ESPN goes dark on Charter Communications;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The ugly truth about staffing in nursing homes.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
For some reason we all had the idea that today was Friday. Seems that we must have equated the end of the month with the end of the week or...we're looking forward to the Labor Day Weekend? It's the business news headlines for today, thanks for being here. Also, to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The details on the cooling of inflation;
- New jobless numbers are out and we'll share;
- False advertising? Say it ain't so food companies;
- Money for Maui from two celebs;
- "People just don't want to work..." Oh, really?
- The Wall Street Report
- CNN to hook up with Max (Formerly HBO) our thoughts.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Midweek and we're back with some of the business news that made headlines today. In addition we're traveling to Union, South Carolina for a Small Business Spotlight segment featuring DC Heavy Hydraulics a company headed by Ann Kerr. They can boast of surprising growth in just eight years. Why? We asked. Meanwhile, to reach us on social media if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The astounding GDP of the USA and why;
- Working overtime but not getting paid? About to change;
- China put on notice to play by the rules or...
- More union news this time flight attendants;
- Big Pharma not happy and why;
- The Wall Street Report;
- A surprising number of new business openings and by who.
For the interview you'll meet Ann Kerr the General Manager of DC Heavy Hydraulics a company based in the tiny town of Union, South Carolina. Over the eight years they have been in business the company has seen rapid growth in not only the U.S. but also Canada. What's responsible for this? We asked an Ann answered. To listen to that conversation click on this link.
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Join us in Union, South Carolina as we visit with Ann Kerr the General Manager of DC Heavy Hydraulics. The company has seen rapid growth over the past eight years and Ann suggests that is because of their commitment to customer service, building positive relationships and having a dedicated technical staff. We love showcasing growing small businesses. Listen in to our conversation.
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Back with the business news headlines for this the 29th day of August and we're feeling it in the air that lots of you are already planning ahead for a long labor day weekend. We kick things off today with a couple of data points that moved Wall Street and a reminder for you to click ahead for an amazing conversation about how you can become a better leader by becoming an "active listener". Our guest is Ro Crosbie from Tero International with some solid tips. Meanwhile, to reach us on social media if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Fewer open jobs and fewer people quitting and why it matters;
- Consumer say they are worried about the economy;
- So, why are they spending on big time vacations?
- The "face of American Industrialization" and a buyout;
- A new report on how unions can save the middle-class;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Consumer grow tired of "rounding up" for charity.
For the interview we'll share tips on how to become a more "active listener". It would seem that the advice we got as kids in the form of "Shut up and listen!" may not have been the best advice. Here Ro Crosbie the Founder, President and CEO of Tero International share with you some very effective tools to help you better engage, lead and understand. Plus something we found interesting for non-profits and charitable organizations...the gift of education. To listen to that conversation click this link.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
How well do you listen? Well, it seems that the advice we were given as a child, "Shut up and listen!" may not have been the best advice. Here Ro Crosbie the Founder, President and CEO of Tero International shares with us how to best become not only an effective listener but also an "active listener". It all boils down to being skilled in three types of questions. We found this so very valuable. And she also shares, toward the end of our conversation, how Tero assists non-profits and charitable organizations. Think "education". Enjoy...
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
It's the final week of August and the markets rebounded again today. We'll get to those numbers in just a moment. Spend under eleven minutes with us and you're up on some of the big business news stories of the day. Meanwhile, to reach us on social media if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Amazon says you've got to spend more to get free shipping;
- Farmers Insurance cutting jobs just like other companies;
- American Airlines fined big time for too many tarmac delays;
- High income young people fleeing New York and California;
- And, we'll share where they are going.
- Some are outraged at what servers are making...no, really;
- Freight companies see an uptick in demand and why;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The employment shortage continues in so many job areas.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
We kick things off with Fed Chair Jerome Powell who says the economy is too strong…more rate hikes on the way. It’s the business news Headlines for Friday the 25th day of August…thanks for being with us. Stick around for the interview featuring the very busy and bright and frank Abena Imhotep. Click the link below. To reach us on social media if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- What the Fed Chair said...and it's impact;
- You are spending but not at department stores;
- However, Doller Tree says, "Thank you!";
- Target is being pressured to end work from home;
- Guess how much Heineken got for selling its Russian business?
- The Wall Street Report;
- Could We Work be headed to bankruptcy?
Those stories plus a conversation with writer, podcaster, consultant and educator Abena Imhotep. Do not expect a "shrinking violet" in this conversation about a host of issues that she works on...daily. To hear that conversation click this link.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
She is one of the most outspoken people I know. Abena Imhotep was last on our broadcast in 2019 urging people to treat every Friday as "Black Friday". Meaning they should make it a point to shop at Black owned businesses each week. And, it works. Today we're here to talk about her new book, "Omari's Big Tree and the Mighty Djembe". Sure, you can get it on Amazon but why not support a local business? You'll also hear about her Podcast, "Black & Privileged" plus her work consulting businesses in diversity, equity and inclusion which has an amazing bit of education attached. Have a listen to this very dynamic woman who speaks...truth.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Yes, it's still hot here in the Midwest but, folks tell us we should get cooler by the weekend. Let us hope. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 24th day of August. We're grateful that you're giving us about eleven minutes for some of the big business news stories of the day. To reach us on social media if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Did you call in sick today? We'll share that story;
- All eyes on Jackson Hole, Wyoming and why;
- Unemployment applications fell yet again;
- Like it or hate it...it is now 20 years old;
- She quit a 6-figure salary rather than RTO five days a week;
- The Wall Street Report;
- So, is does the minimum wage really matter any more?
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Midweek and yes, here in the Midwest it is HOT. The thermometer tells us that at news time the "real" temp was 102 which beats the old record of 99 degrees. Meanwhile the increased humidity is making it feel more like 120. And today was the first day of school for many here in Iowa and a number of schools ended the day early mostly because cooling was not keeping up with the hot weather. Thanks for being with us and, if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- What in the world is driving the U.S. Economy? We have thoughts;
- A UPS strike would have been bad...but it's averted with a new contract;
- Improved safety coming for dollar store workers;
- Kohls reports Q2 results which were lower but...there is a but;
- The surprising "reservation salary" for new workers is stunning;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Buying a home? You might want to think "smaller" as many are.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
It's the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 22nd day of August and kids from all across the State of Iowa are headed back to school tomorrow. It's only fitting then that we should sit down with the Superintendent of the Des Moines Public Schools Dr. Ian Roberts who has an amazing background and passion for education. You'll want to stick around and listen to that conversation. And, thanks for being here and, if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Housing, Rates and Inventory;
- About those mortgage rates;
- Macy's made retail news today;
- So too did Dick's Sporting Goods;
- Charles Schwab to cut jobs and office space and why;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The FAA to investigate way too many close calls.
For the interview you'll meet an amazing person who recently took on the position as Superintendent of the Des Moines Public Schools. We sat down with Dr. Ian Roberts the day before students head back into the classroom and what a conversation. You will hear it in his voice...the passion he has for each student and every staff member in the district. We found him to be...an exciting leader. To listen to that conversation click this link.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Over the years I've had some very impactful conversations with politicians, business leaders, startup entrepreneurs and educators. This visit with Dr. Ian Roberts stands among one of the best. Dr. Roberts has just started his work as the Superintendent of the Des Moines Public Schools, the largest in the State of Iowa. His background is truly amazing his passion for public education is clearly on display and his goals for each student is crystal clear. What makes him so special? Listen in...you'll get it right away.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Welcome back to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines and don't miss our conversation about shipping and transportation with Tom Burke and Drew Ramos from Freight Partners Group. The technology that powers this company is pretty amazing. So, if you ship anything, you might want to listen in. Thanks for being here and, if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- One choice when it comes to new cars under $20k;
- American Airlines pilots have a whopping big new contract;
- WWE is like really popular...no...really popular;
- National Cinema Day is coming. You ready?
- Dave Ramsey on spending your household income;
- The Wall Street Report;
- "Nostalgia" and work...it's an issue.
For the interview you'll meet Tom Burke the President/CEO and Director of Sales, Drew Ramos for Freight Partners Group. It's a company that helps businesses find the best freight quotes using some amazing technology. If you ship...anything...you might want to listen. To hear that conversation, click this link.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Not long ago we had the opportunity to sit down with the President and CEO of Freight Partners Group, Tom Burke and the Director of Sales, Drew Ramos. Freight Partners Group is a technology driven logistics company that assists large and small businesses who ship everything from small freight to big items just about anywhere. If you ship anything it might be a good idea to listen and then connect with our friends from FPG. Enjoy the conversation and learn more about their technology and mission.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines, broadcasting today from our remote studio in Mason City, Iowa. Glad you are with us again. Just ahead some of the big news stories of the day plus a conversation with Lyle and Sharon Kreps who have been operating The Stockman's Inn located next to the Cattle Barn at the Iowa State Fair for fifty years. Yes, 50! We'll chat a bit about their life there and what's next and what will happen to the place everybody knows about as "See ya at Stockman's" has become the official tag line of a great place. Thanks for being with us. And, if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Amazon relaunches a delivery service;
- Meta, Canada and wildfires makes for a big story;
- Walmart shutting down self checkout stations and why;
- Trader Joe's on rumors that self checkout is coming;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And creating ads with AI? What could go wrong.
Click ahead for the interview with Lyle and Sharon Kreps and their 50 year association with the Iowa State Fair and their business Stockman's Inn. We'll talk about the good times, the bad and what's next for this landmark restaurant. To listen, click this link.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
This will be a huge memory jog for those of you who have taken in the Iowa State Fair and had the pleasure of hanging out at Stockman's Inn next to the Cattle Barn. Lyle and Sharon Kreps started this project fifty years ago and this year they retire and turn it over to their kids Brian, Jason and Jennifer. So many stories, so many people and so many good times. Each night of the eleven day fair it's the place to go to hear live country music and reconnect with folks you may not have seen for at least a year. Here we sit down with Lyle and Sharon and son Brian to remember and look ahead. Enjoy the ride...we sure have!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Two things are coming at you: Some amazing Iowa history that you may not know plus an open ride to learn more about the place Iowa held during the days of the Underground Railroad. My guest is Dayna Chandler who is with the Iowa Chapter of Black Girls Do Bike and while we'll chat a bit about that we want to invite you on the ride that will examine the history of Iowa. The Iowa Underground Railroad Ride happens in September and there's plenty of time to get registered for this amazing journey that highlights "freedom seekers" and those Iowans who helped them gain their freedom at a great risk.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
It's the business news headlines for Wednesday the 16th day of August with only four more days of the Great Iowa State Fair. Yes, you can take a peek and see what we get to do for eleven days each August. Thanks for being with us. And, if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The Fed Minutes of the July meeting are out and...
- More Teamsters news and this time about Amazon;
- Faith, Southwest Airlines and a Judge = Law Suit;
- Got skills but turned down because no college degree?
- All of that may be changing and why;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Chick-fil-a and their per store sales. Amazing!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Welcome back to our daily look at some of the top business news headlines and their impact on you and your family. Today is Tuesday the 15th day of August. Thanks for being with us. And, if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The "HOT" Retail Sales Report surprised;
- What, exactly, is Bidenomics and it's impact on the U.S.?
- UAW Members about to vote to authorize a strike;
- Companies now making counter offers to quitters and why;
- The practice of "cash stuffing" and Gen Z;
- The Wall Street Report;
- How caregiving impacts the pay gap between men and women.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Welcome back to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines, any yes, we are in the final week of the great Iowa State Fair. Go ahead and have a look. Today we've got a couple of stories about retail, inflation and how you are feeling about the whole deal. And, if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- A critical report is due tomorrow we'll share;
- President Biden on automakers and the UAW;
- What's the "cost per wear" of your clothing?
- How much more are you spending due to inflation?
- But, there is a but to that report;
- What do American's think about inflation going forward?
- The Wall Street Report;
- That billionaire cage fight? We have an update.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Yes, it is Day Two of the Great Iowa State Fair and nope...we've not yet made it out there. Hey, somebody has to work! Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines! Grateful you are here. And, if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The Producer Price Index and Inflation;
- Sam Brinkman-Fried off to jail and why;
- Not good to cheat as a 28 year old goes to jail;
- Demand for the new Ford Muscle Car...roaring;
- More companies are ditching DEI efforts and why;
- Nearly 80% of bosses regret early back to office efforts;
- The Wall Street Report;
- You are Rockin' Retail for Back to School spending.
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Inflation, my friends, is…easing. It may not feel like that but it is true and this is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 10th day of August…thanks for being with us. Also, just so you know, today is the opening of the Great Iowa State Fair and no, we did not make it. Also today we're talking about how, perhaps, the State of Iowa is making it more difficult to recruit and retain workers. Our guest is Sara Parris who is with Annie's Foundation and we're talking about the unintended issues related to book bans. And, if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The Inflation Story is...hot;
- Some major changes coming to Disney+ and Hulu;
- Restaurants charging for...empty plates? Yep;
- He loves his job. At 23 he is cranking in over $600,000 a year;
- Amazon is ditching the majority of its clothing lines;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Business travel costs to rise this year and next.
For the interview you'll be meeting Sara Parris one of five mothers who have formed Annie's Foundation a group that is active against the legislation in Iowa that calls for banning books but which also doesn't give much direction. So, the business angle? This is one of many laws passed by the Iowa Legislature that may be making it more difficult to recruit and retain qualified workers. And, yes, we'll talk about that. To listen to Sara click this link.
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It's a bit confusing. At a time when the State of Iowa is having worker shortages in nearly every segment from teachers to tech the government here doubles down on a host of issues that drive people away or think twice about relocating to the state. It's truly a business issue. Here we sit down with Sara Parris who is with the rather new group known as Annie's Foundation. Five Moms who have decided to push back on the issue of banning books. Not just in schools but also in public libraries. There's a bunch going on...have a listen.
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For those of you in the know...know that today, here in Iowa, it's State Fair Eve. Yep, the Iowa State Fair opens it's gates on Thursday and over one million people are expected to attend the eleven day adventure. Long ago voted the number one state fair in the nation...it's something to see. Enjoy and thanks for being here for the business news headlines. Give us under twelve minutes and you'll be up to speed on some of the biggest business news stories of the day. And, if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Sorry China we can't do business with you...
- Apple is about to mess with your muscle memory;
- The writers strike hits 100 days...now what?
- Climate Change and massive insurance losses;
- One U.S. city has kicked inflation to the curb;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Target to give more options to shoppers and why.
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It's the Business News Headlines for National Pickleball Day and also International Cat Day...hey we're all about sharing knowledge. Thanks for coming by and if you give us under ten minutes you're up to speed on several of the big business news stories of the day. Click ahead for the business news headlines and, if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Inflation? Still here and new data coming out this week;
- Zoom wants workers back in the office which begs the question;
- Are Zoom Workers less productive using...Zoom?
- Sinking revenue a problem for Beyond Meat;
- New data out of China impacts world markets;
- A group of journalists consider a name change and why;
- New data about the price of used cars;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, a major book publisher...sold.
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It's Monday and we've got the Business News Headlines for you...grateful you're back and spending some time with us. And, just because you should know today, the 7th of August is National Purple Heart Day as well as National Lighthouse Day. See what you learn here and thank you for your service. Click ahead for the business news headlines and, if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Yellow and a different Chapter 11;
- Saudi oil cuts. Why and what that means for you;
- So, you are dining out earlier? And how we know;
- Eating fewer meals inside fast food places'
- And, how do operators of fast food feel about that?
- Tyson Foods to shutter four more plants;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Campbells is diversifying again and why.
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Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines. You're just a click away from some of the top business news stories of the day, a look at what happened this week on Wall Street and a very interesting conversation about Sista Soul Fest an event created by entrepreneur Loretta Windsor. This story is really more about economics and women than it is about a festival. A programming note: We're back on News/Talk 1540 KXEL on Sunday, Noon Central and, yes, we stream. Click ahead for the business news headlines and, if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The job market cooled but, there is a but;
- Amazon is doing just fine, thank you very much;
- Jobs to Wisconsin and we'll share where and why;
- A gas pumping story out of Oregon;
- Oh, the high price of...pizza turns off consumers;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Could this one thing be the answer to the tight labor market?
For the interview you'll meet entrepreneur Loretta Windsor the founder of Sista Soul Fest now in its fourth year. This conversation is so much more than hyping a festival. This is really about the economics of women and women of color who are attempting to clear a very high hurdle when it comes to economic equality. To listen to this conversation click this link.
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Over the years we've had the opportunity to visit with so many entrepreneurs and at each meeting we've found their stories to be compelling. That too was the case when I sat down with Loretta Windsor the founder of Sista Soul Fest now in its fourth year. This is so much more than a festival. There is a powerful economic driver behind her vision for build economic wealth for women and especially women of color. Dive in and we hope to see you at this ever expanding event. Oh, want to become a vendor? They are open to that until 15 August. Here is that link to join up.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
We're sneaking up on the weekend and a reminder that this Saturday the 5th of August it's Comedians to the Rescue for the special needs, no-kill animal shelter known as the Animal Lifeline of Iowa. We featured the non-profit a couple of weeks ago and here is a link to that conversation. Click ahead for the business news headlines and, if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Sales of Yeezy Shoes made the news;
- Get ready for higher fuel prices...thank you Saudi Arabia;
- An education issue between North Dakota and Minnesota;
- Meta vs. Canada - Winners and Losers;
- If you are in a good mood will you donate more to charity?
- The Wall Street Report;
- The Jobs Data coming to you tomorrow;
- Juul is looking for some cash and wants to launch a new app.
And a programing note…tomorrow you’ll be hearing from entrepreneur Loretta Windsor the founder of Sista Soul Fest…now in it’s fourth year of promoting the businesses of women and women of color. It happens on August 27th and we’re going to help her hype it up…
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
It's the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 2nd day of August. Thanks for being with us again today. If you spend less than ten minutes with us you'll be up to speed on a host of the top stories of the day and today brought several surprises. Click ahead for the news and, if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Going, Going...Gone. Sorry Mr. Edison;
- The markets tanked today and why;
- Why are gas prices increasing? Several factors;
- We're talking about Mega-Millions;
- That credit downgrade and what that means;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Small businesses took the hiring lead last month;
- The rise in special education enrollments and a problem.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
For some reason starting a new month gets confusing. This is the second month of the third quarter and our interview that we thought was this morning turns out it is tomorrow. Don't ask. Thanks for coming by for the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 1st day of August. And, make sure you click ahead for the interview with Alan Kemp from the Iowa League of Cities who is in to talk about a new program to help communities better market themselves to citizens as well as outside groups. Ya gotta tell your story. Click ahead for the news and, if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Fewer job openings means what exactly?
- Will Yellow Freight drivers find jobs? Maybe;
- Musk makes good on his legal threat;
- Did you know solar panels wear out?
- Well, we didn't but it's spawned a new industry;
- DEI is dead at the Magic Kingdom;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Are advertising sales on the upswing? We hope...
Speaking of advertising and marketing the Iowa League of Cities has launched a new program designed to help their members better explain what a city does...or doesn't do. It's called Simplicity - Your City Simplified. My guest is Alan Kemp the Executive Director of the League who will also give a quick overview of their annual event this year in Cedar Rapids. To listen to this conversation, click here.
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There is a good chance that you don't know much about the community you live in. Sure you know about the stores and the streets but what about city government? Here Alan Kemp the Executive Director of the Iowa League of Cities talks about the importance of each city to make sure they tell their story. The project is called Simplicity: Your City Simplified. From water to streets to how the government works to other infrastructure projects your city has so much to share and here Alan talks about cities creating those nuggets and making sure they get the word out to the citizens. That story and a look ahead to the League's Annual Event this year in Cedar Rapids.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
The final day of July which means some state fairs are just ahead. Count us in. Coming up today some of the top business news stories, in short form. In fact you can get up to speed in just a bit over ten minutes. Click ahead for the news and, if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Yellow Freight closing and what that means;
- Stocks drifted most of the day;
- Elon Musk threatens legal action;
- Pennsylvania to train thousands of workers;
- A very confusing jobs story out of Canada;
- Best state in the U.S. to retire to? You will be surprised;
- The Wall Street Report;
- What Pennsylvania gets right. The need for construction workers.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines and a programming note: We're back on the air with the Business Week in Review this Sunday at Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL covering the top business news stories of the week along with two business conversations. And, yes, we do stream. Also today don't pass by our interview with Jake Walmer from Wengers of Myerstown a family owned company that is crushing it in the world of construction and agricultural parts. Also, if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Inflation data ticks down yet again;
- The markets did react;
- Adidas cuts ties with Ye but still selling sneakers;
- The Vietnamese company expanding to North Carolina;
- The grocery business is tough...ask Amazon;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Threads is losing early adopters. What's next?
For the interview you'll meet Jake Walmer part of the multi-generational family that runs Wengers of Myerstown, Pennsylvania. We were recently there and visited with Jake about a host of things from the world of construction and agricultural parts to how technology has boosted their business to their mission of giving back millions to the community. It's a great story and you can hear that when you click this link.
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Recently we traveled to Lancaster County in Pennsylvania and spent some time with folks from the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association. Our host was Wengers of Myerstown a multi-generation company that is seriously crushing it when it comes to construction and agricultural parts. Here we sit down with family member Jake Walmer and talk about the past, present and future. How this company has continued to expand, where their market is and how technology has made a huge difference in overall sales. Oh, one other thing the Wengers Foundation has given millions of dollars to local non-profits. It's part of their mission. Here's Jake...
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
One of the stories we just didn't have time for is about beef prices and here it is: USDA released retail meat prices detailing what consumers were paying for meat in June. All fresh aggregate retail prices of beef hit new all-time highs in June, increasing to $7.57 per pound, about 3 cents per pound over the previous record high in October of 2021. Retail fresh beef prices are 3.1% higher than last year at this time. Retail pork prices continued to decline, coming in at $4.68 per pound, about 5% lower than last June. Broiler retail prices ticked higher. The composite price is 2% higher than last year but just under a new cord high by 4 cents. Now you know and welcome to the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 27th of July. Don't miss out on the conversation below with Debi Durham from the Iowa Economic Development Authority as we talk about Iowa, Israel and the unique location of the Hawkeye State. Click ahead for the news and, if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Tick Spit and Red Meat...no, this is real;
- Surprise says the U.S. economy;
- The White House weighs into housing issues;
- Tesla and a "secret suppression" group;
- Tipping...getting out of control and why;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Today is "Black Women's Equal Pay Day". What that means.
For the interview we're joined by Debi Durham the Director of the Iowa Economic Development Authority who recently addressed Iowans for Israel about economic opportunities, the unique location Iowa enjoys and so much more. To listen to that conversation just click here.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
At a recent meeting of the bipartisan Iowans Supporting Israel the Director of the Iowa Economic Development Authority , Debi Durham, spoke about her experiences while visiting there and what opportunities there are in both Iowa and Israel for future expansion. Here you'll learn about the verticals Iowa excels in, a discussion about other nations and the workforce issue that nearly every business here and...everywhere...is facing. A conversation with Debi Durham.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Yes, it's hot here in Iowa...too. Welcome to the Wednesday Edition of the Business News Headlines and make sure you click ahead for a conversation with entrepreneur and business coach Dane' Johnson. She is an amazing and interesting woman who helps executives with both their professional and personal life. How? Click through to learn more about what she does. We think you'll enjoy the conversation. And today is the 30th Anniversary of our long time sponsor Tero International. We thought you should know and congratulations to our friends there. Also, if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Two things from Jerome Powell and the Central Bank;
- Meanwhile the Congressional Budget Office has some thoughts;
- Automakers unite on charging stations;
- More on folding phones that have yet to catch on;
- Oops...Allstate Insurance and North Carolina made the news;
- Travel perks from...Walmart? Yep and why;
- The Wall Street Report;
- How seasonal workers combat inflation.
For the interview you'll meet Dane' Johnson a business coach who works to help improve the professional and personal lives of executives. Learn more about this entrepreneur by clicking this link.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
It was a chance meeting in a family owned restaurant that brought Dane' Johnson into our world. It's a testimony to being "in the moment" and listening. Here you'll meet Dane' an entrepreneur who has an interesting company that works with mid to high level executives in their attempt to become more successful in both their professional and personal lives. How does she accomplish such a lofty goal? One way is how she values the relationships she builds with her collogues and clients and uses tools she has created over the years to bring out the very best in...you. Meet Dane' Johnson:
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
It's the early edition of the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 25th of July...thanks for being here. Why early? Duty calls for two additional meetings this evening. One of which is something called Nights in the Heights and I get to MC the outdoor event here in the Village of Windsor Heights, Iowa. Click ahead for the news and, if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The strike that could have crippled the U.S. averted?
- You are feeling pretty darn good about the U.S. economy;
- A-List actors join striking writers and actors in NYC;
- General Motors is bullish about the future so...
- Self-Storage facilities are having a rough go and why;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Wealth or Affirmative Action a new study of college admissions.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Welcome back to another week of the Business News Headlines and make sure you click through to listen to a neat story about a special needs, no kill animal shelter. Animal Lifeline of Iowa has been around for nearly 40 years and if you've not heard of this amazing place...you will today. And, if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- What do you get for $44 billion? How about an "X";
- Some IRS news you might find interesting;
- Indoor faming, tomatoes and Kentucky;
- Native Americans Two - Gov. Stitt of Oklahoma Zero;
- Car buying may get way less expensive and soon;
- Russia, Food Prices and the White House;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Two blockbuster movies made some serious money.
Those stories and for the interview you'll meet Stacie Leinen from the special needs, no-kill shelter that's been around for nearly 40 years. Not heard of them or their upcoming special event "Comedians to the Rescue"? You will today. Click here to listen.
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There are animal shelters and then there are special places such as Animal Lifeline of Iowa. Celebrating nearly 40 years of serving the Des Moines area and all of Iowa. The organization rescues cats and dogs that are injured, handicapped, have a serious medical condition, are abused, pregnant, nursing moms or are orphans that require bottle feeding. Animal Lifeline of Iowa rehabilitates the animals in their care and help to adopt them into their loving, forever home. Here Stacie Leinen talks about that and a special event happening on the 5th of August "Comedians to the Rescue". Meet Stacie...
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
It's the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 20th day of July and thanks for being with us. Just a click ahead we'll offer you some of the top business news stories of the day along with the markets and just a bit of commentary. It's what we do Sunday through Friday. And, if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Everything, no everything, is going pink;
- Keeping tabs on the 30-year fixed mortgage;
- The biggest deal ever for U.S. sports;
- AMC gives up on charging more for better seats;
- U.S. workers feeling pretty good about the future;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Netflix found gold when it put the bite on password sharing.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Welcome back and yes, we're still dealing with a cold on this end. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 19th day of July, thanks for being with us. A programing note we're back with the Business Week in Review this Sunday at Noon Central and only on News Talk 1540 KXEL. We took last week off because of our assignment in Pennsylvania. You on Threads yet? If so you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The White House and Business News;
- Talks between UPS and the Teamsters set to resume;
- Air travel is up and airlines reaping the benefits;
- Meanwhile they are settling with the pilot's union;
- Auto inventory is up but fewer buyers are being approved;
- Pay increases are finally catching up with inflation;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, it's homebuilders to the rescue!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
It's the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 18th day of July, thanks for coming by! A quick programing note: We'll be featuring a couple of new interviews this week one is about a metro based no-kill shelter that takes in "special needs" cats and dogs and we'll also chat with the Director of the Iowa Economic Development Authority, Debi Durham about Iowa, Israel, workforce and innovation. Yes, we cover it all it would seem. Those stories and more coming to you this week. Oh, on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Aviation and Congress what it's about;
- Taco Tuesday, Taco Johns and Taco Bell;
- The retail report some good news and well...
- Asking for retail pharmacy help to lower drug prices;
- Living alone has become quite the thing;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Banks Healthy...Startups Not-So-Much.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
A quick programming note: I have the "Mother of All Colds" that I got while in Pennsylvania this past week and our bet is that you can hear it in my voice. But hang in their with us, it will get better...we hope. Good to be back in studio after an amazing week in Lancaster County among the quaint shops, locally owned restaurants and the amazing agriculture of that area. I'll share more about that in the days to come. But, for now let's get on with the business news headlines. Oh, on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Ford has some good news about the F-150 Lightning;
- Hockey Canada and Nike part company;
- Women and paid internships...we have a problem;
- The middle-class and housing issues;
- Apartment rents and why they are going higher;
- The Wall Street Report;
- How about powering your home with your...EV?
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Welcome back to the Business News Headlines coming to you all week long from Pennsylvania where I've learned so much over the past couple of days about the Old Order Amish, the agriculture community, recycling of farm and construction equipment. We'll be sharing some of those stories with you in the days and weeks ahead. So, are you on Threads yet? You can find us @Insight_On_Business. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Mortgage rates climb yet again;
- The first over the counter birth control pill;
- Actors join writers in a strike action;
- Walmart pulls a sales promotion and why;
- The U.S. is importing used cooking oil and why;
- My Pillow is holding an auction...and why;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Affordable housing, Boston and Office Buildings.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
After a full day of travel, we're back with the business news headlines for Wednesday the 12the day of July. Today we're broadcasting from our mobile studio in Pennsylvania. We're near the community of Lancaster in the middle of Amish country and what an experience that has been. So, are you on Threads yet? You can find us @Insight_On_Business. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Economic data on inflation is the big story;
- KIA will spend millions in Georgia and why;
- A brewery for 127 years calls it quits and why;
- Pizza on the go and a business reversal;
- FedEx drivers are cautioned and why;
- The Wall Street Report;
- What more part-time workers means for the economy.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Welcome to Monday! First a programing note: It's a travel day on Tuesday as we're headed to Pennsylvania for an assignment. So, expect us to shoot out some former interviews during the day. We're hoping we can get to our location and still put out the Business News Headlines later in the day. Today, along with the headlines, we've got a conversation with entrepreneur Patrick Palmer who, for years, has been working as a link to the adult film industry. He's back with us to give us an update and talk about his efforts to help support aging adult actors and some new folks. Yes, it's a business. So, are you on Threads yet? You can find us @Insight_On_Business. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The link between retail and student loans;
- Kentucky has a plan to separate you from your money;
- Some labor news out of Union Pacific;
- Box office surprises this past weekend;
- What? No Sriracha hot sauce??!!?
- The Wall Street Report;
- Thread...the Twitter Killer?
For the interview we welcome back Patrick Palmer who has become quite the authority on adult films and his knowledge of adult film actors. Here Patrick talks about some film history, some surprising news and his website that promotes the industry. It's quite entertaining.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
He's back for an update on his "side-hustle" that deals with the business of adult films and actors both past and president. Patrick Palmer sits down to talk about some new adventures he's had, the adult film conventions he's been attending and how he assists older actors make a few bucks and more. All of that and he is considered somewhat of an authority on the history of adult films. After all he's been doing this as a business since 2020. Website? Sure here you go. Meet Patrick, have some fun and enjoy. It really is a business.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
For some of us it's the end of another busy week and a reminder that we'll be back this Sunday with the Business Week in Review and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. You can catch that show Noon Central Time. Our guest this week in Patrick Palmer who has an interesting business of helping promote and sell items with aging adult film actors. Hey, it is a business. So, are you on Threads yet? You can find us @Insight_On_Business. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The new jobs numbers are in and what they mean;
- The 77th Anniversary of President Carter and First Lady Rosalyn;
- Treasury Secretary Yellen is in China and why you should care;
- Meat packing plants and teenage workers...again;
- President Biden takes aim on "junk" insurance;
- To be "financially secure" what most Americans need to make;
- Is America too expensive to live here? What some are deciding;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Mortgage rates climb yet again.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
The eye-popping jobs report from ADP shocked everybody including Wall Street that simply panicked and...why. It's the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 6th day of July, thanks, everybody, for being with us again today. So, are you on Threads yet? We're still working on it but for now you can find us @Insight_On_Business. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Remember customer perks? They are quickly going away;
- Threads is a real deal...thanks Zuck;
- The railroad industry sues to protest an Ohio law;
- The massive jobs report shocked everybody;
- The Wall Street Report and why it tanked today;
- Tech layoffs have impacted one gender over another.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Welcome back to those of you who celebrated the Canada Day weekend as well as the Independence Day weekend in the U.S. We hope your holiday was safe and meaningful. Today, along with the business news headlines you'll hear from a master photographer Brent Isenberger about changes in his business, why it's critical to hire great "product shooters" for advertising and branding and a strange issue he's been seeing when it comes to new people in his industry. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- New Data from Nielsen on "How America Listens";
- Fed minutes reveal additional rate hikes;
- Everyday Americans are no longer giving to charity and why;
- The feud between Meta and Canada gets hotter;
- New laws targeting foreign ownership of farmland;
- Jet Blue not going to challenge a recent ruling;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Meta about to launch a Twitter rival? Yep...
Those stories plus you'll meet professional photographer and videographer Brent Isenberger as he talks about the many changes in his industry and a disturbing trend he's seen among new people in his business. To listen to that segment click right here.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Back in the day photographers like Brent Isenberger had to use film for their shoots. That meant taking lots of photos hoping that one or two might make it to print. Here Brent talks about the photography industry, the changes in the business and how important it is that businesses who want to showcase their products hire an experienced "product shooter". He also lifts up a disturbing trend among some startup shooters. You can learn more about Brent and his work PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Here you'll meet Leisa Fox the entrepreneur behind Fox Growth Strategies an organization that connects businesses with their best target consumer. She, and her team, also help sales professionals better understand the importance of building solid relationships long before asking the the sale. That and...what is she drinking this summer? Good stuff all the way around, meet Leisa!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
It's the final day of June 2023 and we're entering what is, for many, a long holiday weekend. If you are celebrating Canada Day...tomorrow or the 4th of July we wish you a safe and secure weekend. A programing note: We'll be back Sunday with the Business Week in Review at Noon Central time and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. We'll be with you on Monday but off on the 4th. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The student loan decision and the economic impact;
- No same-sex website for you...and what that may mean;
- New and positive data out about inflation;
- Heard about the Bank of Mom and Dad?
- Apple hits a valuation milestone;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Nike to jack up prices but...there is a but.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
A quick programing note: We've added new mics in our studio and we've not yet gotten the bugs worked out. (It's a process...) Letting you know in case you're hearing things a bit differently today. But, we carry on. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The economy? Doing just fine thank you;
- Targeting rural areas Arizona leads;
- Southwest pilots closer to a strike?
- Some football news about J.J. Watt;
- The COLA for Social Security next year;
- Some shocking news from National Geographic;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Something else to worry about: The earth is tilting more.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome back and we want to make sure you click ahead and meet coffee entrepreneur and community activist Rachael Scott from Iowa City, Iowa. We met up during EntreFest earlier this month and she's got quite the story and a very busy life. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Traveling by air this weekend? Good luck...
- "It's the economy stupid." Some thoughts;
- Weddings are getting weird and why;
- Gen Z and debt...it's quite the load;
- How about a nearly Free Beer Weekend?
- The Wall Street Report
- First Netflix now...Costco.
Plus, for the interview you'll meet coffee entrepreneur Rachael Scott who we met while reporting on EntreFest 2023. She started out with Cafe On the Go, morphed into the South District Market and hopes her efforts revitalize the south side of Iowa City, Iowa. To listen to that conversation, click here.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Recently we traveled to Iowa City, Iowa for EntreFest, the annual event that brings together entrepreneurs from not only the Hawkeye State but from across the country to network and learn. As we've done in the past we set up our microphones and invite some interesting folks to join us in describing their new...or established businesses. Here you'll meet Rachael Scott a coffee entrepreneur who has a mobile service and brick and mortar at The Early Bird Cafe. Plus she is a community organizer working to rehab the south side of Iowa City at The South District Market. One very busy young lady.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
We're catching up to the end of June and looking ahead to not only Canada Day but also the 4th of July. A programming reminder that the major indexes will close early on Monday July 3rd and be closed in the U.S. on the 4th. We will also be absent on that date. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Another change: Farmer's Markets are having a day;
- Big tech layoffs open opportunities in other areas;
- Two more companies announce job cuts;
- Stolen COVID-19 funds in the billions;
- We know how you are feeling about the economy;
- Office life on Friday? Not coming back he says;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The EV company that was a savior...files for bankruptcy.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
It's the final Monday of June...where did that month go? Welcome to the Business News Headlines and to prove to you we don't only do "hard news" we're going to the box office later in the broadcast. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Labor unrest in Spain and why;
- He invented the Lithium-Ion battery;
- Get on the Bus...Gus! Electric that is;
- Spiderman or The Flash?
- A shocking story about Vanna White;
- If you rent or are about to...some good news;
- Amazon Prime members prefer groceries from...
- The Wall Street Report;
- Dining troubles plague restaurant owners.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
It's the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines coming at you today from our remote studio in Mason City, Iowa. Great to have you along for the ride again. Coming up stories as diverse as Canada vs. Silicon Valley to a Baby Shark toy recall. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Canada stares down Silicon Valley;
- Starbucks, Unions, Pride and Misinformation;
- 3M to pay billions to clean up water;
- The cost to search for that submersible?
- Southwest Airlines a win and a loss;
- The Baby Shark toy recall and why;
- The Wall Street Report;
- It's called "Fun-Flation" cause for a hangover?
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
It's the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 22nd of June. Grateful that you're with us again. In the next nine minutes you'll hear some of the big business news stories of the day along with a quick look at what happened on Wall Street. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Housing news we've not seen since 2011;
- Fed Chair Powell was back on Capital Hill and...
- Bud Light has a new ad out. Think "Good Times";
- Vice Media to be acquired by the firms that bankrolled it;
- The Bed, Bath & Beyond saga continues with a buy out;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Ford gets a massive loan from the government for...
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Mid-Week and thanks for being with us. Hungry? How about some lab-grown chicken meat? Yep it's a story that is sure to ruffle the feathers of the poultry industry. That story and more are just ahead. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Chicken meat from the lab...uhm...OK;
- Fed Chair Powell talks about inflation...again;
- The IRS is getting better at what they do;
- Sad news from the Good Humor Man;
- Ditto if you like chocolate;
- Gas, California and Washington State made the news;
- Is Amazon pulling a Wells Fargo? The FTC says...yep;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Math scores in the U.S. take a dive.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Good to be back with you following a day off yesterday for Juneteenth. We think many people were surprised that the USPS, major banks and Wall Street was closed for the day. Us? We enjoyed taking the day and, to be honest, worked on a couple of other new projects. In today's business news headlines we kick things off about a fake priest...no, really. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- A fake priest hired to extract restaurant worker "confessions";
- The largest newspaper chain in the U.S. sues Google and why;
- Tesla gains another charging station partner;
- Walmart & Sam's Club announce a "game changer";
- Used car prices are tumbling and what that means for inflation;
- Wealthy shoppers at Aldi and why they are telling the world;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Big pay raises for S&P 500 companies...we'll share who tops the list.
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Welcome to Friday and what, for some, is the end of a very busy week. Some partly person news: Last evening I attended an event honoring the 75th Anniversary of the State of Israel. On hand were elected leaders and several hundred citizens who follow a group known as Iowans Supporting Israel a bipartisan organization that promotes understanding and business connections with the Jewish State. Our featured guest was Deputy Chief of Mission from Washington, D.C. Eliav Benjamin. We hope to feature Eliav in a future interview to talk about business opportunities between the U.S. and Israel. Here's a shot of elected officials and board members of ISI. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Millions hit with a data breach;
- Consumer Sentiment gains, big time;
- A manual transmission in an EV? Yep;
- A DIY converting gas to EV made the news;
- The writers strike continues with some new players;
- The UPS strike vote is not even...close;
- Two beer stories to share with you;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The high cost of celebrating Pride Month.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Today, in the United States it's Flag Day. While not a federal holiday it does have an interesting twist of history and, yes, we'll share. Also today you'll learn about EO or the Entrepreneurs Organization. My guest is Andy Lashier who runs EO-Iowa and we'll dive into what the organization is, what they do and how you might benefit. Click through for that conversation. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- We got a flag before we became the United States;
- The Fed holds the line on rate hikes and what that means for you;
- UPS and the Teamsters have reached a "cool" agreement;
- Starbucks ordered to pay $25.6 million and why;
- Meanwhile the $26 billion gamble that paid off for Microsoft;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, some good news for...renters.
For the interview a story about the international group known as Entrepreneurs Organization or EO for short. My guest is Andy Lashier from EO-Iowa who explains what the group does in their peer to peer meetings and how all of this works. Yes, there are specific qualifications and we'll cover that as well. How might your company benefit from EO? Have a listen and then make a contact with Andy or the international headquarters.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
This is a story about the international group known as Entrepreneurs Organization or EO for short. My guest is Andy Lashier from EO-Iowa who explains what the group does in their peer to peer meetings and how all of this works. Yes, there are specific qualifications and we'll cover that as well. How might your company benefit from EO? Have a listen and then make a contact with Andy or the international headquarters.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome back! Today we're going to take a deeper dive into the new Consumer Price Index that tells us inflation is easing. In fact May was the eleventh month in a row that has seen the inflation numbers shrink. But, of course, there is a but and we'll cover that as well. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Disengaged at work? You are not alone;
- Hard to believe but Instapot has filed Chapter 11;
- The new report on inflation is very encouraging;
- But, there is a but when it comes to food;
- Oh, and there is also something called "Service Inflation";
- What does Dave Ramsey say about buying a new vehicle?
- Dealers are not going to like that story.
- The Wall Street Report;
- What size business is embracing the 4-day work week?
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Good to be back with you and welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines! Make sure you click through to the interview portion where you will meet college student and entrepreneur Josh Cohen who has come up with a nifty application, which will be launched ahead of the college football season, that allows students to sell their sports tickets to others...and make a profit at the same time. And this is a national effort. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Boomers are spending while younger folks scrimp;
- Does Facebook discriminate in job postings?
- That UPS strike vote...happening now;
- Fed rate hikes and some thoughts on that;
- Beer makers...winners and losers;
- Car dealers continue to worry and why;
- The Wall Street Report;
- What happens if WeWork tanks? It ain't pretty.
Those stories PLUS this conversation with entrepreneur Josh Cohen about an app that will come out just before the college football season. We talk about that and even give his Mom a plug for her business JewelsDen.com. To listen in, just click this link.
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Last week I attended EntreFest a gathering of established entrepreneurs along with individuals who have an idea but have yet to launch. There I met Josh Cohen a young man from the Chicago area who has come up with an idea (and soon to be released) app that will enable college students, nationwide, to sell their event tickets to other students. And, on top of that, make a little money. The application is called Seat Stock and students will soon be getting an email asking them to join. Have a listen, we thought it's a great idea! Oh, and while you're here you can click through to his Mom's business Jewels Den. Both...entrepreneurs.
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Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Grateful to be back in our Des Moines Metro studio. It's been a great couple of days with entrepreneurs during EntreFest this year held in Iowa City. We'll be sharing a couple of conversations we gathered while there during our Sunday gathering, Insight on Business the News Hour, Week in Review that airs at Noon Central and, yes, we stream. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- A new look at a Chicago Walgreens and why;
- Netflix is rockin' as they crack down on password sharing;
- If we're in such a mess how come the markets are running like bulls?
- A report about household income and debt;
- A wild story about stolen Ford F-150 pickups...no, it's really something.
- The Wall Street Report;
- Women and the pay gap. You won't believe how much women have lost...
- It's frightening, ugly and wrong.
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Welcome back to the Business News Headlines for Thursday, June 8th. Great to have you with us again as we come to you from our remote studio this time based in Iowa City, Iowa for the annual gathering of entrepreneurs at EntreFest 2023. We hope to give you a "flavor" of some eager entrepreneurs very soon. And remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- What in the world is "Labor Hording" and why?
- June weddings got really expensive and why;
- New jobless numbers are in and Wall Street cheers;
- How concerned are workers about AI taking their jobs?
- The answer is, "It depends on who you ask.";
- The Wall Street Report;
- Uber to offer "Car Sharing"...huh?
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
We're wrapping up things here in our Des Moines, Iowa studio as we head east to Iowa City for the annual event known as EntreFest. It's a gathering of experienced entrepreneurs and those who wish to become entrepreneurs. Speakers from across the country will be tackling a host of issues and we'll be there gathering interviews and sharing those with you next week. As for today this is the early edition of the Business News Headlines! And remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Advertising coming to Prime Video?
- Get ready for a beef price increase...and why;
- MasterCard is making a move that will impact millions;
- Martha Stewart and her distain for remote work;
- Taco Bell is moving to a vegan menu...on item at a time;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Outrage over a RTO decision at a major company...ouch!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
It's the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 6th day of June, thanks for being with us. A programming note; later this week we're on the road again. This time we're in Iowa City, Iowa for EntreFest a gathering of over 350 startups to established entrepreneurs who will be there to network, learn and earn. I was honored to speak at the event two years running. This time we're there to interview some very interesting folks for the show. Meanwhile, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Waiting for a UPS delivery? We should talk;
- Empty offices and the impact it's having on cities;
- Ford issues a recall...think fire;
- Olive oil infused...coffee? Yeah, it's a thing;
- Dave Ramsey is in some hot water, think legal;
- Fortune 500 female CEO's? Yep for the first time;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Consumer giving up on pricey food delivery companies.
Thanks for listening!
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Great to be back home and in our Iowa studio from being in Nevada for six days. But, when we did get out the hotel pool was delightful. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Monday the 5th day of June, thanks so much for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Microsoft users had an outage today;
- The Apple WWDC had some surprises;
- Global airlines to bank some huge profit;
- The crumbling of the 2023 Recession?
- Higher oil prices are on the way;
- Should credit scores be a thing of the past?
- The Wall Street Report;
- The shrinking ad revenue of Twitter is massive.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Getting closer to the weekend. Happy Friday to you as the Business News Headlines comes to you from the second largest city in Nevada, Henderson. Great to have you with us again today. Just a click away some of the big business news headlines of the day plus a wild day on Wall Street. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The shocking jobs report for May...yikes;
- The markets surged due to two big issues;
- Commercial delinquencies are up and why;
- Netflix shareholders rebel and why;
- Ah, the VW Bus...coming back but different;
- The judge in the Disney vs. DeSantis case leaves;
- World food prices actually fell in May;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, "Metamates" to return to the office.
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Welcome to a brand new month and the Business News Headlines for Thursday the first day of June. This week we're coming to you from Henderson, Nevada where we're covering a business group known as the Used Parts Network...more about that in just a bit. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Two big retailers are alarmed about the economy;
- The confusing state of the job market;
- Mortgage rates climb once again;
- Why is Florida home insurance four times the average?
- Will automakers groan about this proposal?
- The Wall Street Report;
- And something partly personal about Steve Haas.
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Welcome to this the final day of May 2023. Glad you are with us and once again we're coming to you from the second largest city in Nevada...Henderson. I'm told the population here has rocketed upward as a result of folks from California seeking the desert lifestyle and cheaper living. Just ahead some of the big business news stories of the day. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Oh Oh...a surge in open jobs may be an issue;
- A troubling story about Dollar General;
- Amazon's Ring to pay millions because...
- So, how much is Twitter worth...now? Some thoughts;
- Retirees are leaving Florida and going...where and why?
- CEO salaries are down a bit...but there is a but;
- The Wall Street Report;
- What? THIS company is now too "WOKE" for many?
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Greetings and welcome back to the Business News Headlines. If you were off over the past weekend we hope it was meaningful and provided you with some rest and relaxation. Us? We're on assignment this week in "hot" Henderson, Nevada but grateful to have made it here and be with you. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Winners in the Debt Ceiling Deal?
- Nothing new...we were here in 2011;
- The new fashion trend for...Swifties?
- What Britain may do about inflation;
- Cracker Barrel closing some stores;
- Walmart anti-theft programs are too harsh?
- Oh how we must love tax cheats;
- The Wall Street Report;
- How WFH is impacting the suburbs.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
They tell us this is the official start of Summer 2023 and we're ready! Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines, grateful you're with us again. A quick programming note: We'll be back with the Business Week in Review this Sunday at Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL however, we're not on the air Monday because of the holiday and the U.S. Markets will be closed. In addition we're headed out on assignment to Nevada on Monday for the entire week. Whew.... Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Could the Debit Crisis impact the world...
- Short answer is, "Yes!";
- Americans to spend $1.5 billion less this holiday weekend;
- Twitter launches a new tier and it's already panned;
- Yet another EV battery plant coming and why;
- Inflation? Yep still here but it's complicated;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Get this, MoviePass has been resurrected!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
The stock market was up and down today and we'll share the final numbers in just a bit. Welcome to the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Grateful that you're with us again today. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Surprise, the economy grew more in the 1st quarter than reported;
- Mortgage rates climb again;
- Meanwhile April pending home sales held steady;
- NIVIDA shocked investors with their report;
- Will they or won't they...think The Fed;
- A deep dive into the Aging of America;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Hey, A&F is...back. You in?
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome back to the Wednesday Edition of the Business News Headlines for this the 24th day of May. Along with the headlines make sure you click through for a high power conversation with Tommy Breedlove the best selling author of "Legendary" who will outline what it takes for you...yes you...to become legendary. I promise you'll learn so much and what a fun conversation. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- More travel advisories about visiting Florida;
- Target pulls merchandise due to threats;
- One major player says the U.S. will not default;
- The CDC is investigating a salmonella outbreak;
- A retail success story that was not supposed to happen;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Seems that Tesla's favorability ain't so...favorable.
For the interview...you are in for a treat. Tommy Breedlove is the best selling author of "Legendary" and in this conversation he'll share with you what it takes for you to also become legendary in not only business but in your personal life. It's a fast romp of great ideas that we think you'll totally enjoy. To listen to that conversation click here.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Recently we covered the Central Iowa Business Conference, a program from the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce, where nearly 260 business people came together to network, take part in break-out sessions and listen (and learn) from amazing people like best selling author with his book "Legendary" and the man behind Legendary Life Moment. I'd attempt to share exactly what that is all about but...why not hear it from this inspiring teacher, Tommy Breedlove.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
It's the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines coming to you today from the Central Iowa Business Conference where over 255 business people, aspiring business people and others gathered to hear from some powerful speakers like best selling author of Legendary Tommy Breedlove and Tiffani Bova, author and Chief Growth Evangelist of Salesforce. And, yes, we were able to sit down with several attendees and speakers...we'll have those interviews coming up throughout the month. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Spending less on DIY? We know you are;
- Netflix cracking down on password sharing...here;
- Behind on utility bills? Millions are;
- A surprise housing story for April;
- A walkout over at Amazon;
- Booze and Alexa made the news;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The Uber DEI exec loses her...job and why.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Debt Ceiling...it's just about the only thing being talked about in the business world and today uncertainty about the future of the solvency of the United States continued. That is just one of the stories we've got for you today. Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The Debt Ceiling and The Markets;
- More chaos at Twitter causes panic;
- Too many parking lots? What you may not know;
- The rise in jobless numbers may not be...accurate;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Meta is fined big time by the EU and for what?
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines today broadcasting from our remote studio in Mason City, Iowa. Good to have you with us. A reminder that we kick off the week on Sunday with the Business Week in Review that airs at Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and yes, we do stream. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The Justice Department, American Airlines and Jet Blue;
- The Debt Ceiling talks have stalled;
- That Montana ban on TikToc...might not work;
- Bud Light and LGBTQ+ is back in the news;
- The grocery business and...Amazon;
- Uber is fighting a bill in Illinois and we'll share;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Debt Ceiling, Recession and Jobs...some scary numbers.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Thanks for coming by for yet another edition of the Business News Headlines. Grateful you're with us again today. Just ahead several hot business news stories of the day and make sure you click through to listen to immigration attorney Lori Chesser as we discuss workforce issues, immigration and what she has experienced in her long career. It's quite the conversation. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- DeSantis vs. Disney and Economics;
- The Supreme Court and online platforms;
- Mortgage rates climb yet again;
- Ice is a big deal over at Starbucks;
- Chick-fil-a is closing a store...but not just any store;
- Walmart echoes what Target just reported;
- Russia has been getting airline parts. Illegal but true;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Some pot news regarding employment tests.
Also, make sure you click through to listen to a conversation about immigration and the workforce crisis. Our returning guest is immigration attorney Lori Chesser from Dentons Davis Brown who has decades of experience in this area. It all makes for an interesting discussion. To listen to that segment click this link.
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Over the past year we've reported a number of times about the severe workforce shortage even in the face of millions of open jobs. Recently we shared a story that the best way to fix this national crisis is to have more immigration rather than less. Recently we were in Washington, D.C. and sat down with a returning guest and immigration attorney, Lori Chesser from the Des Moines, Iowa office of Dentons Davis Brown to get her take on the issue. Here is that conversation.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome back to what has turned out to be the Late Edition of the Business News Headlines. We've been on the phone most of the day securing additional conversations with business leaders from across the country so the news...well, is a bit late. However, we've got some interesting stories for you. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Hope springs eternal...and the Debt Ceiling;
- Some retailers are hitting the "recession button"
- And, we'll share who that might be and why;
- A fun story about...wieners;
- Kraft-Heinz wants you to "mix it up" a bit;
- Tipping McDonald's workers made the news;
- The Wall Street Report;
- A new study reports faults in corporate DEI efforts.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines where we'll cover some surprising stories and factual content outside of the world of politics. As always, we're grateful that you come by to learn and here about just some of the big stories of the day. Plus, make sure you click ahead for an interesting interview with filmmaker Jude Rawlins who left the U.K. for rural Marshalltown, Iowa to make films. Jude uses Iowa actors, locations and explains why he loves it there. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Home Depot was riding a wave until...
- Jewish in America? Musk and his comments;
- Use it or lose it says Google;
- Retail spending in April is a big story;
- Hard to get good help? Yes...or so it seems at Hertz;
- The Wall Street Report;
- How the IRS may shake up tax filing.
For the interview you'll hear from Jude Rawlins a filmmaker who left the U.K. for the rural community of Marshalltown, Iowa. There he has made several feature length films using Iowa actors, locations, props and more. Why does he do it and why stay? He'll tell you that and share the business side of making "affordable" films. To hear that conversation click here.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
This was one of those "out of the blue" connections that we really love. Several weeks ago I was contacted by a former guest of the News Hour, Nancy Vetter, who told me about a man who had moved from the United Kingdom to Marshalltown, Iowa and was making some really good independent films. We followed up with Rebecca Haroldson, an Iowan and cast member who took it from there and we met for coffee and this conversation. Jude Rawlins has created a number of films with more coming out soon and he uses all Iowa talent and tells us...why. Here we touch on his films, his creative ideas and, of course, the business side of making independent films. You're going to enjoy meeting Jude Rawlins...
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Hey, welcome back to the Business News Headlines for Monday the 15th day of May. Glad you're with us again today. A slightly different newscast today because I'd like to share with you some of my experiences last week in Washington, D.C. as part of the Greater Des Moines Partnership DMDC2023 event. For nearly 40 years this, the second largest Chamber of Commerce in the U.S. heads off to D.C. to talk with our own congressional members and others about a host of issues. And, I'll share some of what we did. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The DMDC2023 Experience;
- Chatting it up with Major Garrett from CBS;
- Restaurant workers hate...yes, hate Mother's Day and why;
- Americans are full into a post-COVID world and how we know;
- Gas prices a year ago vs. today;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The "Big Stay" is in...at least for now.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
We're just a few hours from "wheels up" as we head to Washington, D.C. for a bit of conversation with elected leaders and other business people during the Annual Greater Des Moines Partnership DMDC Event. While out of our studio here we'll be airing some banked business conversations as well as some timeless interviews from the past several years. We'll be back in time for The Business Week in Review that will air on Sunday at Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Turbo Tax is sending out checks are you in line?
- Hear about the four billion dollar mattress deal?
- One more time on the economy and looming recession;
- Dish smashing vs. cord cutting...it's getting bad out there;
- Another retail chain to close more stores;
- Speaking of closing shop...a Burger King story today;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The very long road to pay equity at a mega bank.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome to a new week and the business news headlines for Monday the 8th day of May. A programing note: We'll be on assignment in Washington, D.C. this Wednesday through Friday so our daily business news offerings will consist of several new business conversations as well as some from our "Way-Back Machine". Just so you know. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Talks break down and what that means for you;
- Another look at the surprising April jobs report;
- Where are the "hot jobs" and where are the layoffs?
- Love burgers? We've got the top five chains in the U.S.;
- Wait, what? U.S. consumers are cooling to the idea of EV's;
- Some great dog news about osteoarthritis;
- The Wall Street Report;
- They are selling less but making huge profits...but, there is a but.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
For those of you keeping track happy Cinco de Mayo which represents Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. See, we're even pretty good at history. Thanks for being here for the May 5th Edition of the Business News Headlines, glad you are with us. A reminder that we're on-air Sunday at Noon Central with the Business Week in Review and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and yes, we stream. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- This was NOT supposed to happen;
- President Biden reacts to the news;
- Fox News vs. Media Matters and it's a story;
- For 40 years this has been a weight loss giant...no longer;
- A legendary restaurant chain is shrinking;
- The Wall Street Report and weekly results;
- How Apple wins even with fewer sales.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Yes, we know...you've heard this dozens of times today but let us also chime in: "May the Fourth be with you...." This is the business news headlines for Thursday the 4th day of May, grateful that you're with us and spending some time with the stories we've got cooked up for you. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Jury says, "Not guilty!";
- Wall Street is freaking out about banks;
- Seems you are also concerned about...banks and your money;
- Two words would solve the issue of a lack of workers;
- And, we'll tell you what they are and why it matters;
- Beer is having a large time in the first quarter;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Retail troubles in many downtown locations and how we know;
- Meanwhile mix "historic" with small shops...a winner.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Chalk this one up for the record books. Today the Federal Reserve increased the primary lending rate by a quarter of a percent the highest that rate has been in fifteen years. Did it have an impact on the stock market? You bet and we'll detail that first. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The Fed and The Markets;
- Interest Rates and Credit Cards...some thoughts;
- More secure than a password? Yes, says Google;
- Who listens to podcasts? We'll take a deep dive;
- Some big restaurant news to share with you;
- The Wall Street Report;
- What's happened to oil prices? It's amazing;
- Uber wants more "butts in the seats" so...
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome back to the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 2nd day of May. Great to be back in the studio after being on vacation for nearly two weeks. Hope that you enjoyed the many business interviews that we shared over the time we were gone. Some of those conversations went back some five to seven years. This was the first time since launching IoB that we actually took more than a day away. It was great and thanks for coming by. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Yet another retail chain calls it quits;
- It's official TV and Film writers our on strike;
- Wall Street had a tough day and why;
- Airline pilots vote to strike but...there is a but;
- The number of job openings dipped yet again;
- Times are great if you are an oil company counting profit;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Ford cuts the price of an EV and...why.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
It's been a journey for Garry Clark. He didn't grow up in the best of circumstances but through hard work and an eye on success Garry moved on from "tough times" to a plum job as the Economic Alliance for Snohomish County and based in Everett. We caught up with Garry, who was headlining a recent League of Iowa Cities convention and talked with him about his life and what moves him to action. We clearly enjoyed getting to know this very bright and motivated man. You can listen here.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
She says that if we really wanted to end hunger we could do that tomorrow if only grocery stores and convenience stores would stop tossing good food in the garbage. That according to Aubrey Alvarez from Eat Greater Des Moines. Some facts: In Iowa alone some some 550.000 tons of good food is sent to the landfill each year and according to the USDA food waste accounts to 30 - 40% of what American's throw away...all of which could feed families in need. Once you hear this conversation you'll not look at food in the same way. Let's go!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
The workforce in the United States, and for that matter, all across the planet, has become more diverse. Be it cultural, religious, racial, vegan, age, sex, ethnic, LGBTQ...you get it, the list can be pretty long. And, because there is such diversity understanding the makeup of our workforce and attempting to learn more can be a challenge. Here Liz Cooney the Director of Education at Tero International offers up some thoughts about how to better communicate, understand and grow in the knowledge of our workforce. Here is that conversation...
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome to the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines, glad you are with us again. A program reminder we're actually going on vacation for several days. That word "vacation" has not been one used around here for fifteen plus years. No matter where we were the business news headlines were written, recorded and shared with thousands of folks. This year we've banked some interviews and dug up some classic conversations that we'll air over the next several days. Thought you should...know. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Buh-Bye Twitter verification check marks and what that means;
- The huge SpaceX rocket blew up...nobody on board;
- Mortgage rates are back up;
- Yet another CEO being a jerk?
- This retail company is stiffing hundreds of laid-off workers;
- The Wall Street Report;
- BuzzFeed News is shutting down and what comes next;
- That vacation announcement...for a change.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Once again it's Mid-Week and we've got some of the big business news stories for you. And, a programing note: We'll be traveling and out of the studio for several days and unable to report the business news headlines. However, we're not going to leave you alone. Each day we'll post up some of the remarkable interviews we've done over the past fifteen years. Watch for those early next week. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- It ain't over for Fox News and others;
- Layoffs have started over at Meta;
- A new report on the U.S. economy is out...we'll share;
- Kohls has it, Target has it and now Walmart wants it;
- Home foreclosure rates tick up and we have details;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, the lates corporate villain and what she said.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
We know...you've been worried about this for months. Today is the Federal Income Tax Day but if you've not yet filed there is still time for you to request an extension. But, get busy. Today in the business news headlines well kick things off with what we said earlier in the week that proved to be 100% spot on. So why did Fox News settle with Dominion? We think the answer is pretty clear. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The settlement with Fox News and why that had to happen;
- It's a confusing time for the economy...some thoughts;
- May 1st could be an important date if you watch television;
- Netflix to pull the plug on what made it a household word;
- Corporate defaults are high...what's going on?
- Walmart says retail is OK...but, there is a but;
- Giving food away rather than trash it? It's a story;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Insert ChatGPT into the stock market and you get?
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome back to the Business News Headlines for this Monday the 17th day of April. A reminder that tomorrow, Tuesday the 18th is the date when you must file your Federal Tax Return for 2022. That is except if you live in some selected states like California that has seen massive flooding. So for those residents the date has been pushed back until October. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Air France & Airbus not guilty but it's not over;
- New Developments in the Dominion vs. Fox News case;
- McDonald's is reworking some of their classics and we'll share;
- Inflation and the Central Bank made the news;
- Under 18? You'll need a chaperone to go to this mall;
- Apartments are getting smaller and...why;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Ignoring debt adds to stress and that's an issue for some generations.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
This is the Friday, April 14th Edition of the Business News Headlines, thanks for being with us. A programing reminder that we're back on with the Business Week in Review this Sunday starting at Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and yes, we stream. But, we're getting ahead of ourselves. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- 230 classic cars go to auction what a story;
- No TikTok for you...Montana;
- Big banks are doing just fine, thank you;
- More bad news for Fox News;
- David's Bridal to layoff thousands;
- The March Retail Sales Report...ouch!
- The Wall Street Report;
- Which large cities have the highest/lowest unemployment?
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Only one more day until the weekend. Or for some, three working days until Monday. Welcome to the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines for the 13th of April. Glad you are here spending some time with us. Just ahead some dramatic inflation news that moved the markets and finally a "non-woke" beer is brewing. Not making that up. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- China re-opening is great for luxury items;
- Word on the sale of an NFL franchise;
- Good news for perspective home buyers;
- Wholesale inflation drops and what that means for you;
- Warehouse injuries and Amazon made the news;
- Do 728 billionaires own more wealth than 50% of US households?
- A new "Non-Woke" beer is brewing...can't make this up;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The NBA says it needs to "cut costs" and how they are doing it.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
We're mid-week and welcome to the Business News Headlines for this the 12th day of April. Coming up some inflation news, some Twitter news and more Bud Light...outrage. It's the thing these days... Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Is the USPS about to tank delivery?
- The inflation numbers are out and they say...
- Musk has laid off about 80% of Twitter workers;
- Some news about Purell...remember that brand?
- Goldman Sachs is rethinking the Fed rate hike;
- Bud Light outrage continues and Howard Stern weighs in;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The Max is coming...more to...stream it would seem.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines and, partly personal, thank you for the many kind Birthday wishes from today. That was nice. Coming up some of the top business news stories of the day as we wait for the Consumer Price Index report due out tomorrow morning...think...inflation. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Janet Yellen talks about the US and a recession;
- Former Twitter Execs are suing the company and why;
- Check your closet! You may have some cash hanging there;
- Walmart closing stores in the Windy City and why;
- Hang on, Amazon to start charging when you return items?
- We've gone full circle on single use plastic bags...and update;
- The Wall Street Report;
- YouTube and the Sunday NFL Ticket...get ready to dig deeper.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Hello and welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Us? We took a couple of days off due to the holiday and grateful to be back in the studio sharing some of the business news headlines generated today. But, it was nice to have a couple of days off. Coming up a host of stories may or may not impact you. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The FBI has a warning about charging your devices;
- Half of US office buildings are half...empty? What that might mean;
- Yet again Tesla has lowered the price on some models...we'll share;
- A key report on inflation is due this week...what the experts think;
- A 74 year-old sneaker chain files for bankruptcy and why;
- Meanwhile Tupperware is also having money issues;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Are kitchens coming back to Whole Foods? Seems so and why.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome to the mid-week edition of the Business News Headlines. We're doing a much shorter edition today as this evening at sundown begins the festival and holiday of Passover. More about that later in the broadcast as this week is important for several of the major religions. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- This retail chain gets a "lifeline";
- Twitter (Think Elon) believes NPR is a "state run media" group;
- Black & Hispanic workers fare worse than White workers during a recession;
- The Wall Street Report;
- A quick look at what this week means for so many religious folks.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Like we indicated in the open today...did you feel a bit distracted by what was going on in NYC? Maybe just a little? One thing we're glad about is that we don't do it. "It" being politics. What a deal and welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines, glad you are with us again today. Just ahead some of the big news stories of the day and perhaps some you may have missed. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- GM says their voluntary buy out was a success;
- Job openings in the US shrank;
- Which should give the Fed pause...maybe?
- Old becomes new over at Old Navy;
- The culture war hits...beer! Say it ain't so...
- Thinking of buying an apartment building? Some news;
- Home sales rebound a bit and why;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Gen Z has gone sour on this commodity and what to do about it.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Hey, welcome to a brand new month and the second quarter of the year. Grateful, as always, that you are spending some time with us. In the news today even more confusion over at Twitter and we'll share what that story is about. Wall Street ended the day mixed and what about OPEC and oil? Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- You are verified, no you are not, yes you are...
- Folks must love fighting says Vince;
- Oil production cuts and what that means;
- Announcing corporate layoffs? Just close the HQ;
- Firearms from background checks to sales;
- Some new manufacturing data to share with you;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Top cities in the U.S. for jobs...this may surprise you.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome everybody to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Here we'll offer up some of the big stories of the day along with an interesting interview about some bills working through the Iowa Legislature that deals with Child Labor Laws. My guest is Charlie Wishman the President of the Iowa Federation of Labor who says his group is not against kids getting a job but says those jobs need to be safe and "age appropriate". You can listen to that conversation after the news. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Paying for the Blue Check on Twitter...nope;
- The Tesla Semi is being recalled and why;
- A new survey about TikToc is out and what you think;
- Meanwhile Italy is banning a new technology;
- Pay Raises, Railroads and Derailments;
- The new numbers are out about inflation;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The big gaming conference...ain't gonna happen.
Those stories plus a conversation with Charlie Wishman from the Iowa Federation of Labor AFL/CIO who visits with us about the danger that could impact children and families in Iowa. To be clear this organization is not against children picking up a job...a safe job. Their concern is much deeper. You can learn more about the potential impact by following this link and story from the Iowa Federation of Labor and you can listen to our conversation here...
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
There are two Child Labor Bills working their way through the Iowa Legislature that should have the attention of every parent and grandparent in the state. While we do not engage in political conversation we do concentrate on business stories and this truly is one. Here Charlie Wishman the President of the Iowa Federation of Labor AFL/CIO visits with us about the danger that could impact children and families in Iowa. To be clear this organization is not against children picking up a job...a safe job. Their concern is much deeper. You can learn more about the potential impact by following this link and story from the Iowa Federation of Labor and you can listen to our conversation here...
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome back and we're grateful that you're with us again today as we report on some of the big business news stories of the day. One other thing for you to know about is that tomorrow at 8:30AM Eastern we'll get a reading on inflation as the The Bureau of Economic Analysis is set to release Personal Consumption Expenditures or PCE. That should give us a reading and, perhaps a glimpse of what to expect from the Fed? Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Will they or won't they go...bankrupt;
- Notice something odd about canned drink products?
- Another day another Dominion vs. Fox News story;
- Unemployment claims ticked up a bit and;
- Do you see anything cruel about cheering for more unemployed families?
- Sam's Club targets Costco with another cheaper food item;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Big cities are seeing a rebound in population;
- And, we'll share what percentage of workers are remote...all the time.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome to what was a big day on Wall Street as investors shook off bank concerns and focused on some more positive data. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 29th of March thanks, as always, for spending some time with us as we focus on some of the big stories of the day. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- It's "Bad for Business" says a Fox News executive about...
- The State of Arkansas vs. Social Media;
- High egg prices and whopping profit;
- Starbucks, Unions and now...Iowa;
- Some hopeful housing news;
- McDonald's has a new McFlurry flavor soon;
- Got Walmart+? You are in for a tasty perk;
- Disney vs. DeSantis: Chalk one up for...Disney;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Putting the whoa on...AI?
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
It's being reported by the Associated Press that the shooter in Nashville brough nine firearms into the school. Nine. Had the shooter not been neutralized by the swift action of the Nashville Police one can only imagine...tragic all around and the U.S. Senate needs to get it together. End of rant but... In the business news headlines for today we're looking at a host of items that are all impactful. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Apple Pay Later is...what?
- Consumer confidence is trending upward;
- Next in the witness chair from Fox News is...
- Which nation supplies the bulk of oil to Europe?
- Walmart in some legal trouble...you can not do this stuff;
- AMC Theaters are back in the news and why;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Heading to a wedding? Check your credit.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines! We're grateful that you're spending some time with us. Coming up today we kick things off with a tipping story and how you are spending more in more places in more ways. Also, make sure you click ahead and give a listen to our conversation about advertising and marketing with Jeff Pfeifer of TractorHouse.com. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Tipping or having you pay worker wages;
- The settlement comes to $240,000 and why;
- Disney begins laying off workers...how many?
- The economics of...Food Stamps or SNAP funds;
- This recreation vehicle maker just bought a battery plant;
- Farmers to get more federal assistance;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Got a "side hustle"? Nearly half of you do.
For the interview you'll meet Jeff Pfeifer of TractorHouse.com. We hooked up during a recent trip to Nashville for the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association and talked advertising, marketing, niche publications, media choices, website and more. No matter what industry you are in this is a conversation that should interest you. To listen click this link.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Advertising and marketing products and services can be a nightmare. So many avenues and so little resources. Here, during the NTPDA Annual Conference and Trade Show, we sat down to talk about those topics, the use of print and digital media with Jeff Pfeifer of TractorHouse.com. TractorHouse, a division of Sandhills Global Media has been coming to these annual events for years and not only does the Lincoln, NE based company produce products that put buyers and sellers together they also create and host many of the websites currently in use by members of this association. Click the player to listen to a wide-ranging conversation about several of the ways you can take your product or service to the consumer who is motivated to buy. This conversation originally aired on News/Talk 1540 KXEL based in Waterloo, Iowa.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines, grateful that you've decided to spend a little time with us as we share some of the top business news headlines of the day. Also, a reminder that we're back with the Business Week in Review this Sunday at Noon Central and only on News Talk 1540 KXEL...and, yes, we do stream. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Michigan made history today...think "Right to Work";
- In another union story we're talking about Disney;
- What's going on and what will become of mortgage rates?
- Is all of this with TicTok real or...theater?
- Some news from Rivian;
- The five most expensive TV ad campaigns ever...we have a list;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The return to the office debate...continues.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome to the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines. We got so wrapped up in a meeting today about launching a brand new podcast, for a totally different genre, that we didn't even have time to post some Throwback Thursday images....drat so the attached image will have to work...going back to 2014. (Third place in the Cow Chip Throwing Contest at the Iowa State Fair.) However, we did make it into the studio to write and produce this segment. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The Fed does not set credit card interest rates...but;
- The TikToc CEO has a rough day in D.C.;
- Ford has said it's lost billions in chasing EV production;
- So what is the company going to do about that?
- Say goodbye to yet another iconic muscle car;
- A deep dive into old bourbon we found interesting;
- What? No more Skittles or Sour Patch Kids????
- The Wall Street Report
- Wage gains for low wage workers and those who would be...kings.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
It wasn't so much that the Central Bank raised overnight rates by a quarter of a point...what really rattled things is the rest of the story. Welcome to the Wednesday Edition of the Business News Headlines, glad you decided to spend some time with us again today. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The Fed isn't done and that rattled things;
- More layoff news to report to you;
- So it wasn't about politics after all...
- How about some "lab grown" chicken?
- Over 1,400 stores to close and we have a list;
- TikToc comes out swinging ahead of a congressional hearing;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Yet another troubled bank in...California.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
The fears of a fresh round of bank failures seems to be in the rearview mirror as investors sent the stock market soaring again today. And, because we're talking about artificial intelligence hence the photo. It's the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 21st day of March, thanks so much for spending some time with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- One retailer's demise is another retailer's gift;
- Has the "other shoe" dropped in the Dominion vs. Fox case?
- Home prices in the US made the news today;
- Who doesn't love a cool car story and 1,025hp at that;
- Two weeks ago Fed Chair Powell was singing a different tune;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, who had ChatBots on their Bingo card just a year ago?
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome back and to the First Day of Spring where here in Des Moines, Iowa it actually reached 60 degrees. Yes! Meanwhile in the business news headlines there was no shortage of bank news again today as we've been going at this for days. Meanwhile it looks like the Central Bank will bump interest rates another .25% this week. Hang on... Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Why? Getting laid off by text or email;
- Another round of layoffs at Amazon;
- Goodbye Howard and hello Laxman;
- We're checking on the price of a Big Mac;
- Plenty of banking news to share;
- Dollar General about to impress consumers;
- The Wall Street Report;
- What we really need is more...happiness.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
The end of the five-day week but for some of us we get to carry on. We'll be producing The Business Week in Review that will air on Sunday, Noon Central, and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. We'll look at the top business news stories of the week a couple of business interviews and the markets. It's what we do...every Sunday. Meanwhile, today lots of banking news to kick things off. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- A deeper dive into bank troubles that is roiling the markets;
- Even Bank of America made the headlines today;
- Bets are the Fed will raise rates next week;
- Remember that "deep-freeze" 2 years ago in Texas?
- Meanwhile the price of natural gas surprises;
- Consumers are NOT happy with Chic-Fil-A and why;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, why is Google reneging on family leave?
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
While we were at the Annual Conference and Trade Show for the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association (NTPDA) we had the opportunity to visit with a guy who had just opened up his business. It's not common that we get this opportunity so we sat down with Chris Honeymann to talk about what it means to realize a dream come true, his thoughts about the NTPDA and more. Meet Chris from Honeymann Tractor Parts of Arkansas.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
It looks as if the banking crisis that rattled investors to depositors to a number of nations may be in the rearview mirror as help is coming from not only the FDIC but also some major banks. All of that had an impact on Wall Street and we'll share that story first. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- How concerns about a financial meltdown were tamed;
- Mortgage rates dropped but there is a but...
- Ukraine news...think fighter jets;
- The UK to ban TikTok on government devices;
- The US has new TIkTok demands;
- Insulin news as the last of the holdouts comes online;
- Two pieces of economic data to share with you;
- Could an interest rate CUT of 1% be coming?
- Speaking of cuts, the Netflix price cut might increase revenue;
- Might you get some cash from IKEA?
- The Wall Street Report;
- The top college for college bound students is...
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Midweek and the Business World is still stuck on worries about bank failures and now a new player has emerged as one of Europe's largest lenders is signaling trouble. We've got a story about "surge pricing" and what that is along with some Mint Mobile news. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- What to make about banking issues in Europe;
- That bit of news roiled the US Markets;
- Retail sales numbers came out today;
- Some odd news from Kellogg's;
- What "surge pricing" is and might it hit retail?
- Two chicken processing facilities are closing and why;
- Bird flu in...Iowa? Say it ain't so.
- Need some help with your rent? We have a story;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Ryan Reynolds, Mint Mobile and T-Mobile...a match!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines. It's been just a couple of days since the failure of two banks...might more follow? Wall Street seemed to put much of that behind it. But, I'm getting ahead of myself. For the interview you'll meet Dr. Anthony Coleman the President/CEO of Broadlawns Medical Center a public hospital located in Des Moines, Iowa. But, make no mistake what he shares with us is impacting every community based hospital in the nation and you'll learn some surprising facts. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Today is Equal Pay Day and what that means;
- Are more banks in trouble? We have a list;
- Inflation ticked down for the 8th month in a row;
- Target is set to close several stores...we have a list;
- Meta will lay off thousands more and pause hiring;
- What might that mean to the stability of the platform?
- Chipotle is adding a new item...we struggle to figure it out;
- The Wall Street Report;
- "No Gifts Please" becoming the new wedding normal?
Those stories PLUS a conversation with Dr. Anthony Coleman that we found astounding. He shares such things as how Zip Codes can predict healthcare issues, the four social issues that can spell trouble for people and impact their health. Plus we talk about visioning, funding and more. To listen to that conversation CLICK THIS LINK.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
It really does not matter where you live when you hear this conversation about healthcare and community hospitals because what my guest, Dr. Anthony Coleman, President/CEO of Broadlawns Medical Center is impactful across the US. Here we'll talk about how your Zip Code can determine your health. We talk about the four factors that determine the state of a persons health. The yet to be named sobriety center, workforce issues, funding and the state of Medicaid reimbursement in Iowa. We think you will find this to be an amazing story because it has to do with everyone. Meet Dr. Anthony Coleman.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome back to the start of a new week for the Business News Headlines and what a day it has been. The financial world is reeling from the failure of not one but two regional banks and while some say these failures are isolated other warn of impending disaster. What's the real story? We'll try to answer that question. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Bank failures and investors worry;
- A former Fed official says "STOP" with the rate hikes;
- Kraft Heinz and schools...it's a story;
- Dog owners: An increased pet food recall is on;
- Like Easter Baskets? Walmart has a deal for you;
- Third party delivery is harming the brand of this DIY mega chain;
- The Wall Street Report;
- High income folks double down on...renting and why.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
It's the end of yet another work week...well, for some anyway. A reminder that we're back this Sunday at Noon Central and ONLY on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and yes we do stream. And, remember to, on Sunday, set your clocks forward if you are in one of the states that continues to have Daylight Savings Time. There is a movement to do away with it. Me? I honestly never notice. We just keep working. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- A bank collapsed today and it's a big deal;
- What happened and why? We'll sort it out;
- The US added a bunch of jobs in February;
- Also the unemployment ticked up a bit;
- Guess who is being left out of a surging economy...
- More "issues" over at Wells Fargo;
- The Wall Street Report;
- A streamer is about to get a new name and...more.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
We've got a full boat for you today as we talk about a host of things that will impact you and your life...if not today...in the very near future. And, make sure you click ahead for the conversation with a returning guest, Jessica Dunker from the newly minted Iowa Hotel & Lodging Association and the Iowa Restaurant Association. So much to share. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- No, not layoffs, just looking for folks who want to...quit;
- U.S. automakers and EV's. What that means for workers;
- A closer look at Lithium-Ion batteries and...fires;
- What's the deal with U.S. retailers and...Canada?
- The potato shortage is causing some menu changes;
- The Wall Street Report;
- "They don't know what they are missing." A vanishing job sector.
For the interview you'll meet Jessica Dunker who was first on our newscast way back in 2014. Today she is here to talk about the new Iowa Hotel & Lodging Association and why that was created and she'll offer up some interesting stories about the world of restaurants. Always a great conversation and you can hear it all by clicking this link.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
I took a look at how many times and how long we've had Jessica Dunker on the air with us. Seems she has shared our microphones six times with the first being back in 2014. Jessica is the President/CEO of the newly minted Iowa Hotel & Lodging Association as well as the established Iowa Restaurant Association. Here we talk about why the lodging industry needs a voice at the table, what workforce concerns they have and more. We'll also offer some new restaurant news and how advocacy for that industry saved so many eating and drinking spots. Jessica Dunker...just a click away!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
It's the Business News Headlines wrapped up in under ten minutes. Today a couple of job stories and nearly everybody is waiting on what the Fed might do for interest rates. Wall Street ended the day mixed and more. But, we're getting ahead of ourselves. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Food prices are going down but...not for you;
- Some new job numbers to share with you;
- This German company could see its first operating loss in over 30 years;;
- U.S. regulators to shut down an airline merger;
- Some interesting news about the U.S. economy;
- New Jobs and The Fed...what you should know;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Ford takes the wraps off the "Men's Only SUV".
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome back the The Business News Headlines. One of the things you may not know is this broadcast/podcast was born some 14 years ago by our company Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. The name that we adopted more than 20 years ago tells you what we do. So, the first story we've got today comes from years of experience even if the company we're calling out...is huge. We couldn't help it and hope you've had a wonderful Purim. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- They doubled down on their branding problem;
- What a bipartisan bill in the U.S. Senate?
- One social media platform loses the other wins?
- The Dow cratered today and why;
- Some retail chains are seeing a chain in consumer spending;
- So...they are expanding options and stores;
- An in depth story about...Hot Dogs!
- The Wall Street Report;
- Homebuyers and Spring and Interest Rates.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines, glad you are back with us. Coming up today a couple of Elon Musk stories...so what's new? And some retail topics. Also, click ahead for the conversation with Nick Young from Lincolnshire in the U.K. We'll talk about the horror of Brexit, agriculture, healthcare and more with this long-time businessperson. And to my Jewish friends and family Happy Purim. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Twitter Down...again;
- Tesla drops some prices...again;
- Some Verizon customers to pay more (again);
- Walmart closing all the stores in this city;
- Amazon closing some cashless "Go" stores;
- JP Morgan and Casey's General Store stock;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The industry that is franticly hiring.
Those stories plus a conversation with U.K. businessperson Nick Young the founder of Nick Young Tractor Parts of Lincolnshire about what a pain Brexit has been for his business both from a compliance position and cost. We'll also talk about agriculture in the U.K and Europe plus a conversation about healthcare in Great Britain. To listen to our conversation, click this link.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
It's not very often that we hear directly from a citizen of the United Kingdom about...business. Here you will meet a returning guest, Nick Young from Nick Young Tractor Parts located in Lincolnshire who has plenty to say about the difficulty and expense associated with Brexit. How just to sell a tractor or tractor part to someone in Europe is not only time consuming but also expensive. We also chat a bit about farming there and I asked about the healthcare system in this wide ranging conversation from the NTPDA 2023 Conference and Trade Show held in Nashville.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
It's the Business News Headlines back at you again on this the 2nd day of March 2023. In the news today is a shocking report highlighted by the National Association of Realtors that looks at the disparity of Black homeownership and White homeownership. We're going to take a deep dive into that issue so, stay with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The Culture War and...candy is back;
- The Black/White homeownership gap and why;
- Starbucks called out over its anti-union activity;
- And...what they must do according to a labor judge;
- We've got the current unemployment numbers;
- And, labor costs rose...nobody saw that coming;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Heard of the Zoomer to Boomer Office? You will today.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome to the first day of March! This is the month that can bring anything from downpours to a foot of snow to sixty degree weather. Meanwhile, can somebody over at LinkedIn tell us why our video tease has started to post sideways? Back to today: We're kicking things off with a story about advertising, podcasting and that odd thing that happened in January. In addition a couple of retail stories and a recall notice. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The odd advertising thing that happened in January;
- More mortgage application news;
- Gender pay gap...call it what it is; discrimination;
- Some frightening vehicle recall news;
- New pricing coming to Dollar Tree;
- More sketchy news from Kohls;
- Promise if you "Red Line" you will get caught;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Some airline pilots get a big raise...how big?
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
It's the end of the month and March is upon us...you can feel it in the air. Today our first question is, "Might there be a day of the week when Elon Musk is not in the news?" We think not...and frankly it becomes irritating...opinion ours. Coming up our first news story is about how Elon and Tesla are being sued and you won't believe by who. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- They are suing Elon and Tesla. Who are "they"?
- Consumers remain wary of the economy;
- Could be worse...take Great Britain;
- The new deal between the EU and Northern Ireland;
- Now we know the "real" cost of the $1.50 Costco combo;
- Target is now "targeting" inflation weary shoppers;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And the U.S. is lagging on RTO...and why.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome back and only one more day to go before we hit March. Already here in Central Iowa we're seeing temps into the upper 50's and that is so very welcome. In the business news headlines today we've got a couple of food/restaurant stories for you, an interesting stat about apartment rents and more. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Homebuyers flocked back in January and why;
- At resale this sneaker brand is even more popular;
- A one-time rival of Panera Bread has filed bankruptcy;
- Some really good doughnut news for a part of the country;
- "Where's the beef?" Yes, some Wendy's news'
- EV startup Fisker is talking positives;
- New economic numbers you should know about;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Finally...some relief for renters.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines...only two more working days until Monday! Coming up today we'll have stories about inflation, beer, Ukraine, the Central Bank and even pizza. For the interview you'll meet first time author Mike Triggs and his book, "You Can't Make this $#!+ Up". Funny and provoking; make sure you click ahead. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Serious trouble ahead for Fox News;
- Got a Cosori Air Fryer? We have news;
- Are we losing confidence in the Fed?
- Ukraine, Russia and Beer...it's a hot story;
- Meatless Meat ain't cuttin' it;
- Costco vs. Walmart...who won?
- The Wall Street Report;
- And...a pizza story we think you'll find interesting.
For the interview I sat down with Mike Triggs to listen to his amazing journey and his book that has a surprise ending. You can buy the book locally at Beaverdale Books, Barns & Noble and online at Amazon. But, I'd really like it if you head to the locally owned Beaverdale Books where he'll have a reading and meet the author event on March 13. To hear that conversation click this link and enjoy!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
When I read the liner notes that said his new book was a "laugh out loud read" I had some doubts. What could be funny about being outed from GOP politics, hinted that the reason was AIDS and not being able to find a job outside of retail? Well, be prepared to truly enjoy this book and...laugh out loud. I sat down with Mike Triggs to listen to his amazing journey and his book that has a surprise ending. You can buy the book locally at Beaverdale Books, Barns & Noble and online at Amazon. But, I'd really like it if you head to the locally owned Beaverdale Books where he'll have a reading and meet the author event on March 13.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Lots of economic data hit today and it was yet another wild day on Wall Street. Welcome to the Thursday Edition of the business news headlines, we're glad you are back. In the next ten minutes we're going to talk mortgage rates, bank layoffs, gift cards and more. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- For the third week in a row mortgage rates are up;
- About those unused gift cares you are hording...
- Surprise! 401k balances are up and who is saving the most;
- That economic data that shook up Wall Street;
- Bankers take a fancy trip, come back and get laid off;
- Off price retailers are doing well and get an unexpected benefit;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, what's this about 'Brand Name" colleges and universities?
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome back to the business news headlines for Wednesday the 22nd day of February where here in Central Iowa we seem to be escaping the winter weather that is hammering folks to the north. Stay safe as this huge storm rolls across the nation. Interesting fact: Temperatures are between zero and one-hundred degrees. In the news today...some housing help to locking up retail merchandise. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Help from the Biden Administration for homebuyers;
- Well, now...about that train derailment in Ohio;
- NPR announces a shortfall in revenue;
- And the network will cut 10% of it's workforce;
- The Central Bank announced a new rate increase;
- Locking up retail merchandise creates a new issue;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Restaurant "subscriptions" good or...not so much?
For the interview you'll meet creator Trevonte Diggs who has quite the story from basketball to video production for a CBS affiliate to video production at Tero International and his own company. He offers some thoughts and some tips for any business. To listen, click right here!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
There are amazing people all around us and today you're about to meet yet another. This is Trevonte Diggs the video producer at Tero International. A college basketball standout Trevonte was all set to play ball in Europe when the pandemic struck. Change of course had him doing work for a CBS affiliate and then on to Tero. Trevonte is also an entrepreneur who creates videos for non-profits and businesses. Have a peek at his, stunning, site, Innovative Consulting.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome back to the Business News Headlines for today the 21st of February. Gotta admit that it was great to have a day off yesterday for the President's Day Holiday. On normal weeks we're doing the business headlines Sunday through Friday so...yeah...it was a nice break. However, I did put in some time doing a Zoom Hour with my friend Julie Gammack and several dozen guests talking about Podcasting for Business. Tips and ideas that we've learned over the past 14 years or so. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Dire warnings from retailers;
- What that did to the markets;
- 4-Day Workweek and fathers;
- Home Depot and wages made the news;
- Howard Shultz hates unions and doubled down;
- Is J.C. Penny misleading consumers?
- The Wall Street Report;
- The "Legacy of Weirdness" means...what?
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome to Friday! Only two more working days until Monday...right? In the Business News Headlines for today two really shocking stories. One deals with fear and the other deals with the fear of telling the truth which will cost a boatload of money. While we don't do politics here both of these stories do deal with real world examples that impact business and the economy. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Fear sells in Texas...ask people of Chinese decent;
- Shocking details about Fox News and the 2020 Election;
- Inflation and pet care...yes, it's a story;
- Tesla fires workers who were forming a union;
- Next week some additional earnings being reported;
- Banks are betting on more delinquencies this year;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, why not just LIVE at the Mall?
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
If you saw the video tease on our social media posts you caught the getup. It's been snowing here in Central Iowa for hours and I've been out moving snow several times. Hey, it's Iowa...right? Good news is this evening the snow has stopped. In the news headlines today we're talking about Tesla, food, interest rates and more. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. That's where you can check out the hat that has been with me for a couple of decades...and looks like it. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Tesla recalling nearly 363,000 vehicles and why;
- Mortgage rates bumped back up;
- Is "simple" better? Better ask KFC;
- Meanwhile 18 eggs for two bucks!?
- The world's largest food producer has a warning;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And this financial firm is actually hiring!
For the interview you'll meet Michael Berger and Ashley Ezzio from Uplift the Central Iowa Basic Income Pilot. It's really an interesting experiment in how this study might show the benefit in getting a bit more money to strapped families. To learn more and hear this conversation click here.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
We've reported on this type of program several times over the years. In fact we started looking at this during the run-up of the 2020 Presidential Election when Andrew Yang made guaranteed income a key issue of his campaign. Here we visit with Michael Berger and Ashley Ezzio about a pilot program being tested in Central Iowa. The test is what would $500 a month do to assist families who are struggling financially. Meet Ashley and Michael from Uplift the Central Iowa Basic Income Pilot. We think you'll find this compelling.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome back and we hope that your Valentine's Day was memorable and meaningful. We went out for dinner, music and dancing. It was really nice. It's the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 15th day of February...thanks for being here. We kick things off with three stories about the US economy that the "Boo-Birds" may not want you to know about. Seems bad news must sell better? Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Some surprising news out of Airbnb that speaks to travel;
- Meanwhile the big news was the Retail Sales Report;
- Finally home builders are feeling confident and we'll share why;
- The price of a Big Mac varies wildly in the U.S.;
- Walmart sends a strong message about pricing to its suppliers;
- The Wall Street Report;
- What happens when you cut over 322,000 hours of meetings?
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
And yes, a Happy Valentine's Day to you. It's that kind of a day when an extra hug can make a big difference...even to your pets. Just ahead some of the big business news stories of the day, a look at what happened on Wall Street and an amazing conversation about immigrant entrepreneurs. My guests are Jayne Armstrong from the Small Business Administration and Curtis Baugh who is the Senior Small Business Consultant with the Small Business Solutions Center. Some amazing stories wait for you so...click ahead to learn so much about a topic few of us know about. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- One of the best known restaurant brands is looking to sell;
- Ford has halted production on a popular vehicle what and why;
- The results of the Consumer Price Index is out and the reaction;
- Two major Costco rivals are expanding;
- The economy under the Biden Administration;
- Walmart is closing some tech hubs and more;
- Laying off workers while collecting fat bonuses...ugh;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, college students who say they are...bored.
For the Interview you'll meet returning guest Jayne Armstrong from the Small Business Administration and Curtis Baugh the Senior Small Business Consultant from the Small Business Solution Center at the DMACC Evelyn K. Davis Center. It's an amazing story about how they are building relationships with immigrant entrepreneurs and the results are truly fantastic. To listen, CLICK HERE.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Not long ago we were contacted by Jayne Armstrong the District Director for the Small Business Administration about a project she was working on with Curtis Baugh who is the Senior Small Business Consultant at the Small Business Solutions Center at the DMACC Evelyn K. Davis Center. The project, in a nutshell, is helping entrepreneurs who are immigrants better understand the American method of small business development. Curtis told us that he has worked with thousands of individuals from a host of nations helping them build a sustainable small business. It really is a remarkable story. Have a listen.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome back to a brand new week of the Business News Headlines. Hope you had an excellent weekend and what a thrilling Super Bowl. Yes, we were glued to the tube yesterday afternoon. And, coming up in today's newscast we'll take a look at some of the ads that ran yesterday. The winners and some odd pieces of work. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Revenue for Twitter takes a beating and that explains so much;
- A major automaker to build a 3.5 billion dollar battery factory;
- More vehicle news: Some smart decisions from Detroit;
- More recession talk but, not what you might think;
- Women's underwear; why is it more expensive than men's?
- More layoff news from Big Tech;
- More grocery war news;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The Super Bowl ads that caught our attention.
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Welcome back and glad you're here. Today in the Business News Headlines we've got stories about a host of things from an automaker who has given up on overseas chip makers to the ugly truth about parental leave in the United States. For the interview a wide ranging conversation with John Cannon about mortgage rates, the stock market, jobs, the economy and more. Make sure you click through to listen....it's some great stuff. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- General Motors has had enough and buys American;
- How the Biden Administration helped that decision along;
- The home buying/selling season is about to start...are we ready?
- Pepsi reports strong sales even with higher prices;
- The new jobless (unemployment) number is out;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The embarrassment of a nation...talking family leave.
Those stories and in for the interview is John Cannon a former broadcaster who is now working in all fifty states as a Mortgage Consultant. We sat down to talk about a host of things from the current mortgage rate and what moves it to jobs, the economy, the stock market and more. It's really a fascinating conversation and you can hear it all right here.
Strap in...we're going to take a deep dive into the economy, the home mortgage market, the jobs issue and more. My guest is a former broadcaster who now is a Mortgage Consultant for individuals seeking to purchase or refinance a home. He is also licensed in all 50 states. John Cannon has had a long career in several states and now works with Wintrust Mortgage. His insight into a host of topics is spot on. Get to know John Cannon.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome to the mid-week edition of the business news headlines...glad you're with us. Give us about twelve minutes and you'll be up to speed on some of the big business news stories of the day. A couple of deep dives and some quick news pieces just a click away. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Big Oil wins but there is a major loser;
- Zoom takes a hit but what the CEO did is interesting;
- Super Bowl food, cheaper except for one important item;
- The odd way to gauge inflation from Minnesota;
- The Biden Tax on stock buy-backs could help Wall Street;
- Wait! What some of the smartest people say about inflation;
- The Disney restructuring is costing jobs;
- The Wall Street Report;
- What the IRS says about filing...early.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
This is the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines, thanks for being with us again today. along with the headlines from the world of business we've also got an extended conversation with the President of the Iowa State Education Association, Mike Beranek. In this wide ranging interview we touch on so many of the issues facing school teachers and administrators. From funding public schools to the work/life balance of teaching. Make sure you click through for that story. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Fed Chair Powell and what he said;
- And what then drove the markets;
- Consumers are reluctant to buy and...why;
- Oh boy...lots going on over at Disney;
- Another oil company reports massive profits;
- Weak sales at Chipotle made the news;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Ever heard of "Power Buyers"? You will today.
For the interview you'll hear from Mike Beranek who leads the Iowa State Education Association. As we wrote in the open there is much to talk about when it comes to public education in this state...and in others. To listen to this conversation and gain some insight in what educators and administrators face, feel free to click here.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
There is so much going on when it comes to education in Iowa and frankly many other states. From inflation costs, to state support of public schools to teacher pay vs. a work/life balance to public money being used to pay for private and often religious schools. In this interview with Mike Beranek the president of the Iowa State Education Association we take a deep dive into those issues and more. Oh, one other thing: the link between a solid public education and business as employer expectations demand better educated workers in a rapidly changing work environment. So much to talk about.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines and an interview today with a great composer of commercial music, James Goodlett. We'll kick things off today with a story about a tabloid that has been for sale for...years but completely missed our radar. We'll end with a story about how pricy day care has become and why. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The tabloid sold and the some wild stories;
- The FAA slaps United Airlines with a fine;
- A new offering by a pizza chain that will surprise you;
- L’Oréal is headed to court and why;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The skyrocketing cost of day care. Why and the impact.
For the interview you'll meet composer and producer James Goodlett. Don't expect to sing along or dance to his music it's strictly commercial. You can here his story and some samples of his work here.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Here you’ll meet music creator and producer James Goodlett…but don’t expect to dance or sing along to his creations… He produces commercial music for film, podcasts, video bloggers, radio and TV Commercials and it’s some of the best original music out there. And, yes, we'll offer a sample of his work in this interview. Also James is now teaching others how to expand their creative library. Here is that link. James Goodlett from Jam Good Productions...and his story.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
It's the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines meaning only two more working days until Monday! Thanks for being with us. We kick things off today with a deep dive into the Jobs Report that was released early this morning and then some opinions about the recession and why so many Wall Street types were warning of a deep drop in the economy. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Let's talk about this whopping jobs report;
- So many experts failed on the recession rage;
- The question must be asked...why? Our opinion;
- Going back to the office is catching on;
- Speaking of office, Office Depot is closing more stores;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The "magic number" for figuring out layoffs.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
We were so busy today that we failed to post a Throwback Thursday image. It's been that sort of day. Welcome to the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines glad you are able to make it again. BTW, we've had some great action on the interview from yesterday about how changes in a male dominated industry have impacted Terri Stevens. You can check that out here. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Mortgage rates decline yet again;
- The Jobs Report and what that might mean;
- Obscene profits? We're talking oil giants;
- Inventive soda flavors and why this happens;
- More layoff news to share with you;
- Apple is struggling with slow sales;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, where are all these laid off tech workers...going?
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome to a brand new month, we're grateful you are here and listening. We start off with what was a head-snaping day on Wall Street. The reason? The Central Bank raised the prime lending rate by a quarter point...which was much lower than the jumbo rate increases seen last year. The result is that Wall Street made a dramatic U-Turn. We'll talk about that and more. Plus click ahead for the interview with Terri Stevens who is thriving in a male dominated industry...but, it was not always like that. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Wall Street cheers the recent Fed decision;
- Surprise! The number of open jobs are way up;
- Is Ticketmaster up to the latest announced tour?
- Google and Apple and the White House...it's an issue;
- Chick-fil-a drive thru lanes a public hazard?
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, Netflix has some news about password sharing.
Those stories and a conversation with Terri Stevens who, since seventeen, has been known as Greasy Girl in a male dominated enterprise. Now, years later she is the owner of The Tractor Barn of Missouri...how have things changed? We met up in Nashville during the Annual Conference & Trade Show of the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association. Click this link to listen in.
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She started selling recycled tractor parts when she was seventeen. Something not many young women did in the 1970's. Fast forward several years and she became the owner of The Tractor Barn. Today Terri Stevens sells tractors, parts, lawn and garden machines to an ever expanding customer base. We caught up with Terri in Nashville at the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association Annual Conference & Trade Show. How have things changed in her world...let's find out.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
It's the final newscast for January and a big welcome to you. Lots of conflicting news today that you might think would tank Wall Street,. More layoffs to shaky consumer confidence and renewed fears of inflation lingering. Yet the markets turned it on. We'll share all of that here. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- More news about a four-day work week;
- Home prices dropped again;
- Apple has been found to infringe on worker rights;
- Surprisingly consumer confidence is down;
- Consumers also expect inflation to continue;
- Some lousy retail news to share with you;
- Who is the top grocer in the US?
- More food news this time workforce reduction;
- The Wall Street Report;
- You'll learn about ‘junkification’. Huh?
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome to the "late edition" of the Business News Headlines for Monday the 30th of January. It's been a wild day at the studio. Seems like today everybody that we left messages for last week decided to give us a call back. But, thank you for being here and being patient. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Highly paid CEO's are getting pay cuts;
- But are they still overpaid?
- The FAA is making a promise to fix things;
- Heating your home may not be as pricy as first reported;
- What? A $23 sandwich at Subway???
- They say this retail chain has a crisis...maybe several;
- The Wall Street Report;
- There is a new 'Quiet Thing" going on...we'll share.
For the interview you'll meet Stacy Oselette who gave up years of teaching elementary kids for the corporate world as a Training Coordinator for Tero International. How is that job similar or different from teaching? And pay attention to the final observation we spoke of. To listen to that conversation simply click this link.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
She spent years in the elementary classroom and recently made the decision to entre the corporate world and become a Training Coordinator for Tero International. Here we sit down with Stacy Oselette and talk about that role and how it's similar to the teaching profession and what she hopes to learn from being involved in something brand new. Pay attention to the final observation that deals with confidence. It's part of what Tero International does not only for clients but also employees.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
It's Friday! For some this is the end of the work week and you are entitled to take some time off. Others will work through the weekend. Us? Partly. We'll be getting ready for Insight on Business the News Hour, Week in Review that airs Sunday at Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. Our thanks to Mike Rowe for taking over this past Sunday as were were getting back from and assignment in Nashville. Good to be back but, man, this week flew by. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Insurers say these cars are "too easy to steal";
- Consumers are feeling better about the economy;
- But, the constant drumbeat of "recession" creates uncertainty;
- Gas prices are climbing again. We'll share why;
- Drug stores are starting to close early...we'll tell you why;
- Sippy Cups for all!
- The Wall Street Report;
- Pay transparency is an issue say younger workers.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome to the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Glad you are able to join us again today. Inside we've got stories about the economy, workforce and more. Give us under twelve minutes and you are up to speed on some of the big business stories of the day. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- New GDP data is a sigh of relief;
- President Biden weighs in on the numbers;
- More bad news from Bed, Bath & Beyond;
- Greed? Ask Chevron;
- How big can Sam's Club get?
- Meanwhile Amazon is shrinking a bit;
- LEGO is moving its North American HQ;
- Durable Goods jumped up by 5.6% but...there is a but;
- The Wall Street Report;
- High earning men and women are...working less.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome to the Mid-Week Edition of the Business News Headlines coming to you from snowy Iowa where once again we're seeing flurries. Coming up today a shorter version of the headlines mostly because we were doing some great interviews with folks that we'll be posting over the next couple of weeks. But, we think we've got enough here to get you up to speed on some of the big stories out there. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Restaurant chains are spending millions to reject wage increases;
- Now consumers can decide if they will support them;
- More reaction to the debt ceiling crisis brewing in D.C.;
- Who wins if Bed, Bath & Beyond does close?
- A key inflation gauge shows improvement but...
- The Wall Street Report;
- A better way to handle layoffs?
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines! We are, as always, grateful that you're spending some time with us learning about some of the big business news of the day in headline form. And, today you'll be introduced to singer/songwriter Hayley Payne who left her Owensboro, Kentucky home and relocated in Nashville, Tennessee in search of being discovered and becoming the next country superstar. It's a fun conversation about a hosts of Music City issues. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- America's largest employer just raised wages...again;
- Is Ticketmaster too...big?
- Americans are quickly turning to these stores for food;
- Record numbers of these things are missing...and why;
- More job cuts announced in the manufacturing sector;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, Amazon makes some health care news.
For the interview you'll meet singer/songwriter Hayley Payne who sat down with us in Nashville to give you the inside scoop about the music industry from being discovered to agents, recording, marketing and more. Plus if you click ahead you'll also see her latest music video that we think is a hoot and why she says that's a real world example of who she is. To listen and watch, click this link.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
While on assignment in Nashville for the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association and their Annual Conference and Trade Show we thought it would be cool to visit with an upcoming country music star. That's how we found Hayley Payne. She's a young woman from Owensboro, Kentucky who relocated to Nashville to chase her dream. We sat down with Hayley to find out more about the business of the music industry, how she does what she does and more. We think you'll enjoy meeting her as well.
Oh, and the video we promised. Here you go:
https://youtu.be/fXuTm_XAHC8
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
It's great to be back in the studio after being gone for the past week and, just to let you know, there is a ton of business that goes on in Nashville and I'll open with a look at that...at least from the music world. It's the 23rd day of January and thank you for being with us again! Also, we've got a bunch of news for you and remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Some Nashville observations;
- Outrage over "spokes-candies";
- The Debt Ceiling and the economy;
- Today is the first day to file 2022 taxes;
- But, watch out, there are changes;
- Violent crime and business made the news;
- Costco in deep water over...tuna;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Yet more layoff news, this time from Sweden.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
For many it's the end of the business work week but for others it's just starting. We've been in Nashville for the week and musical entertainers, agents and song writers will be headed out to the many venues in this city and those that line Broadway to find or be the next superstar. The city is amazing and we're grateful we've been so warmly welcomed. We've got a bunch of news for you today and remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The stoppage of flights last week...we now know why;
- Southwest pilots and others to get bonus pay;
- Home prices hit a record last year;
- Big banks to be broken up?
- Pharma-Bro is back in trouble;
- Love pets? We know of a cool job;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Yet more major layoffs announced today.
- And a programming note about this Sunday.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Mid-Week greetings to you once again from Nashville, Tennessee where I had the chance to take a stroll down Broadway early this morning. It's hard to believe that bands are in the bars playing before 10:00AM. Glad you are with us again today. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Consumers pulled back on spending in December;
- The nation's largest party story will file for bankruptcy;
- The link between abortion access and economics;
- Dollar General and some shoddy sales practices;
- The Wall Street Report;
- LinkedIn has a report of the 25 hottest jobs in the U.S.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
If you had the day off, like we did yesterday, welcome back to the Business News Headlines coming to you this week from Nashville where we are on assignment. In the news today we'll be talking about wealth, used cars, Big Mac's and lots more. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- What has happened to the used care market?
- The wealthy got a bunch wealthier;
- The ousted CEO walks away with millions;
- Full service restaurants face more headwinds;
- Another major company cutting jobs;
- McDonalds wants you to want more;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The FTC and non-competes.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
It is the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Give us about 12 minutes and you are up to speed on some interesting business stories. A reminder that you can catch The Week In Review this Sunday at Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Eggs prices and record profits;
- Restaurants and eggs;
- Historic low unemployment but, there is a but;
- Consumer sentiment on the economy still strong;
- Fast Food and Job Cuts made the news;
- Handguns - Where do most of them come from?
- The Wall Street Report;
- Tesla to cut the price of their vehicles in the U.S.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Hang in there only one more day until you get to the weekend. Welcome to the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines and we'll start the broadcast with some data that had Wall Street, well, giddy. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The CPI says inflation is coming down;
- But, food prices remain high;
- A look at several food categories and how they have moved;
- HBO Max is raising prices;
- Are the rumors true about Subway?
- Pepsi is discontinuing a flavor, we'll share;
- Fake accounts and the $175 million website;
- Rent the Runway and Amazon made the news;
- The Wall Street Report;
- "Pssst, wanna buy a hot Twitter user name?"
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome to the Mid-Week Edition of the Business News Headlines. We kick things off with a report about your gas stove. Is the government coming for it and why did the President weigh in on the matter? It's an odd story but one that has a grain of truth to it. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- That gas stove and asthma;
- At least it wasn't Southwest Airlines;
- A deeper dive into how work has changed;
- A discount chain that is bucking the trend;
- A 30-minute time limit at a McDonald's;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Disney has heard consumers and made changes.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
It's the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 10th day of January, grateful that you are with us again today. We're kicking off the news with a look at how the 1% are living with a report about ultra-luxury vehicles and yet again record sales of units that cost up to $500,000 each. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- They are doing just fine, thank you very much;
- Taming inflation online gets a story;
- M&M's enters the culture war;
- More bad news from Bed, Bath & Beyond;
- Wells Fargo stepping away from the housing market;
- Checking in on the used car market;
- Meanwhile apartment rents continue to fall;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Instagram announces some changes.
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Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines, glad you're with us again today. Coming up some of the top business news of the day, a peek at what happened on Wall Street (and why) plus, for the interview you'll hear from entrepreneur and realtor Zac Bales-Henry about his business the Black Phoenix Group. Why he thinks smaller is better than large firms and the story of some historic homes (one of which he lives in) and where they came from. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Finally here: Right to Repair;
- Another 3,200 to head to the unemployment line;
- He will pay $400,000 because he lied;
- Costco is shutting down a service;
- Sam's Club vs. Costco in price;
- McDonald's is bringing back a fan favorite;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And an avalanche of ads is burying Google users.
For the interview you'll hear from entrepreneur and realtor Zac Bales-Henry about his thoughts on smaller being better and more nimble than large real estate groups and we'll spend some time talking about the historic California inspired homes that dot Windsor Heights, Iowa. To listen to that conversation follow this link.
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Meet entrepreneur Zac Bales-Henry a realtor who launched his career just ahead of the real estate crash in 2007 and then founded The Black Phoenix Group in the midst of the pandemic. Talk about timing. Here we visit about his business, his theory that small is much more manageable than large offices and an interesting history of some historic homes (one of which he lives in) located in Windsor Heights, Iowa.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome back to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines just ahead of a much needed weekend. A reminder that we're back on News/Talk 1540 KXEL this Sunday at Noon Central with the Business Week in Review and yes, we do stream. You can catch us at www.KXEL.com from anywhere on the planet. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The Jobs Report and Wall Street...Wow;
- Why good economic news sends the markets down;
- A closer look at the December jobs report;
- The Southwest holiday meltdown will be costly;
- A major Burger King owner to sell all 90 stores;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Could remote work soon be a thing of the past?
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Getting us one day closer to the weekend this is the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines and we've got much to cover starting out with what is good for the economy does not seem so good for Wall Street and why it tanked this afternoon. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Good for people but not Wall Street (hint: Jobs);
- The future for this "once darling" retail chain in doubt;
- Oh how the mighty have fallen post pandemic;
- Ten. It's a round number when will we see eleven?
- Yes, we are talking politics again...so sad;
- Walgreens may have cried a bit too much?
- Vince McMahon to return to the WWE?
- The Wall Street Report;
- The wonder of...pickleball.
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Welcome to the mid-week edition of the Business News Headlines glad you are with us again today and give us less than nine minutes and you're up to speed on some of the big news of the day. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- This is getting embarrassing;
- We're talking about the inability of the GOP to govern;
- Some new employment numbers are out;
- A wild day on Wall Street and why;
- The co-founder of Dave and Busters dead at 72;
- General Motors regained the top seller in the U.S.;
- Salesforce to lay off thousands of workers;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Yet another massive crypto fine imposed and why.
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Welcome to the first broadcast of 2023! We hope you had a safe holiday and with for you a happy and healthy New Year. There was no short supply of business news headlines for today and if you give us about eleven minutes we're get you up to speed. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Talk has moved from "Recession" to "Slowcession";
- What is that and why the change?
- The FTX founder has pleaded not guilty;
- Martha Stewart and Tito's Handmade Vodka;
- Costco and Beyond Meat - It's a deal;
- Dollar stores and discount centers growing fast;
- The Wall Street Report;
- It ain't much but Southwest offers a voucher.
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And we thought yesterday was a slow news day! Seems like folks were eager to get the party started with it comes to New Years. We had to do some major digging just to find some stories to fill about seven minutes of news. A programing reminder that we're on the air New Years Day with the business week in review and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and we are taking Monday off as the markets are closed. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The McPlant is a dud in the U.S. but big in the U.K;
- Twitter employees are having to bring in their own toilet paper;
- Oh, and the bathrooms at Twitter HQ "stink". Why?
- The Wall Street Report;
- What is old is now new...a blast from the past.
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All across the business news outlets it was a slow day. You can tell we're just days away from yet another major holiday. Even trading on Wall Street was light as investors get ready to party a bit as 2023 shows up at Midnight on Saturday. Welcome to the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines...glad you are here. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The mortgage rate for the 30-year fixed bumped up today;
- Tesla stock has fallen by 70% this year;
- Starbucks members will pay more for their "free" perks;
- Will AMC Theaters close in 2023? Think debt;
- Yet another rate increase from the USPS coming;
- The Wall Street Report and WTIC no movement;
- The future of your job is on the line and
- Management thinks this is a bad idea.
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It's the Mid-Week Edition of the Business News Headlines and you can tell that we're in between holidays the news seems to be dying down a bit as folks get ready for the New Year festivities. But, thank you for being here! Give us about 12 minutes and you're up to speed on a a number of business issues. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- It's a major PR move for American and United Airlines;
- Think Southwest;
- One soda is riding a wave of popularity;
- New housing data helps tank Wall Street;
- Thursday Night Football departing Prime?
- A deep dive into the fastest growing grocery chain in the U.S.;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The U.S. is next to last in Paid Time Off. No, really.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Great to be back with you on this Tuesday afternoon. Ya know when Chanukah and Christmas fall during the same week it's sort of a madhouse and today we're in the second day of Kwanza. Happy Holidays indeed. And, thank you for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Southwest is in a meltdown and we'll share why;
- Eggs, oh my...the price of eggs.
- Returning stuff, even online? Could cost you;
- Disney, labor issues and a potential strike;
- Costco: "Would you like some with with that?"
- The Wall Street Report;
- And about 8.4 million Americans could get a wage bump soon.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
If you are one of the many millions of people who are working over this holiday weekend, we get it. We're right there with you. While we'll be taking Saturday off we're right back with the Business Week in Review that will air on Sunday at Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. We'll have the top business news stories of the past week and more. And, yes, we do stream. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- A key inflation report says inflation is coming down;
- That didn't set well with investors this morning;
- Retail "shrink" is bad...like $94.5 billion bad;
- What? Apple accused to creating a fake company run union?
- In other union news Macy's workers go out on strike;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And Congress passes a $1.7 trillion spending package
- What's in it? We have a list.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
You can feel it...right? No, we're not talking about the cold and blizzard that right now is impacting the Midwest and will soon head east but it's the Holiday Season and we wish you the best of the holidays from Chanukah to Christmas to Kwanzaa which begins on the 26th. Here are the headlines for the 22nd of December. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Recession or no recession?
- The strength of the US Economy is baffling;
- Good Economic Data, it would seem is bad for Wall Street;
- Labor Shortages and Immigrants;
- Fines and Child Labor Laws;
- Tyson Foods to lose hundreds of employees and why;
- The Wall Street Report;
- We know what you were searching for on Wikipedia.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Can the Santa Rally be too far away? The markets surged today and we'll share with. Then there is the most worrisome man on that planet, that would be Elon Musk, and the newest speed bump Tesla faces. It's the business news headlines for Wednesday the 21st of December and coming to you from the blizzard that is Iowa. Glad you are with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- That "self-driving" Tesla feature? Think an 8 vehicle pile up;
- A big day for Wall Street and why;
- Technology job cuts and new opportunities;
- Big deals are still out there for holiday shoppers and why;
- New York just made some warehouse workers happy;
- The Wall Street Report;
- This streaming service and the $2.5 billion for NFL Sunday Ticket.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome back to the business news headlines for Tuesday the 20th day of December, grateful, as always that you are with us. Just ahead some of the big news stories of the day like another massive fine against Wells Fargo and the little social media company taking on Twitter. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The social media application that is getting a boost from Elon;
- The massive fine against Wells Fargo is huge...really huge;
- And it would seem that the bank has not learned its lesson;
- Home building pulls back in November and you already know why;
- This Chipotle runs out of the stuff they make food with;
- So how do they remain open? Good question;
- The Wall Street Report;
- A second chapter for Barnes and Noble?
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
OK, we get it. For the next two weeks nobody does nothing that is unless you work at a hospital, gas station, the police department, retail stores, media, news...you get the idea. Welcome to the Monday, December 19th Edition of the Business News Headlines. Glad you are with us again today. Also stay with us and click ahead for an exclusive interview with Robert Palmer from the Iowa League of Cities as we talk about what the over 900 communities in Iowa have on their wish list from the Iowa Legislature that gavels to order on January 9. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Gas prices and July of 2021;
- Why are the Markets fixated on unemployment?
- Twitter users say that Elon Musk must go;
- A retail destination that has seen no "Shrinkflation";
- McDonald's and some money saving deals;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Is working from home the reason for a lack of productivity at Salesforce?
For the Interview with Robert Palmer from the Iowa League of Cities is this exclusive conversation about the Legislative Values he and his team will be taking to the 2023 Iowa Legislature that gavels to order on January 9. To listen just click this link.
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There are over 900 communities that are members of the Iowa League of Cities. Each year the League prepares the Legislative Values shared by its members. Here we visit with Robert Palmer the General Counsel and Director of Government Affairs about what they are and talk about the impact they can, and, will have on your city. We begin, however, talking about the recent National Summit on Civility that was held earlier this month and was anything accomplished? Here is Robert Palmer:
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The activity over at Twitter gets more bazaar by the day. That story starts our shorter than usual newscast about the business headlines. Thanks for being with us on this the 16th day of December. And a reminder that we're back on News/Talk 1540 KXEL at Noon Central on Sunday the 18th and, not to worry, you can catch us globally. We stream. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Now Mr. Free Speech has kicked off journalists from Twitter;
- And you won't believe why;
- Starbucks is facing yet another strike by workers;
- This time for three days;
- The most expensive fast food and the cheapest chain?
- The Wall Street Report;
- Not EVERYONE is worried about getting laid off.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Consumers are not much into the "Ho-Ho-Ho" this holiday season that that shook up the markets. The gender switch in work force participation made the news. Hey, welcome to the Thursday Edition of the business news headlines, we're glad you're here. Those stories and more are just ahead - give us 10 minutes and you're up to speed. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The "shocking" retail sales number from November;
- Did that get investors nervous? Yep;
- Gender reversal in the workforce;
- The unemployment number tells us about the labor market;
- Mortgage rates fall yet again for the 5th week in a row;
- Taco Bell is back with a fan favorite: Yo quiero Taco Bell!
- So, why did he do it? Nobody knows at this point;
- The Wall Street Report...yikes!
- How do we fix the swelling teacher shortage? Thoughts.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
It's once again Mid-Week and we've got the business news headlines for you and it's a mixture of Central Bank news, the stock market and how to burn through 44 billion dollars. It's a raging dumpster fire over at Twitter. Glad you are with us on this the 14th day of December. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The Fed raised rates by half a point;
- And then said this and the markets...tanked;
- The railroad saga continues;
- Canned peaches to fight off COVID?
- The SEC comes after influencers for "Pump & Dump"
- Plan on bringing your own bags to Walmart;
- Dollar General wants more of you making +$50,000;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, the dumpster fire that is...Twitter.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Kicking things off: Inflation findings then a financial scandal of major impact and if you are Black or perceived to be you'll have some issues booking a stay at Airbnb. Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines for the 13th day of December. Glad you are with us again! lso, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The inflation numbers from today;
- A financial scandal results in an arrest;
- Airbnb and its perception problem;
- If it's too hot get out of the markets;
- The Wall Street Report;
- A triple threat to your health...again.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome to a brand new business week and the top stories from today. Once you're up to speed on the business news headlines click through for the interview with Liz Cooney the training coordinator with Tero International. We're talking about change and the many misconceptions leaders have about that subject and how to better communicate change to those impacted. Good stuff. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Janet Yellen on inflation and recession;
- Will President Biden rescue railroad workers?
- And, what is it that these workers want? You will be shocked;
- Garage Sale over at Twitter;
- This Costco benefit is about to end;
- Retailers leaving malls...still;
- In Detroit a building is coming down. Why that matters;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The most loyal employees are?
Those stories plus a conversation about how to better communicate change. The common misconceptions and what leaders should know...it's a fact-based conversation with Liz Cooney from Tero International and you can find it by following this link.
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It's happening all around us...it is change. And while change is ever constant there are some major misconceptions about how it impacts nearly everyone. Here Liz Cooney the Director of Training for Tero International takes a deep dive into the psychology of change, what it means to employees who may be impacted, how leaders might better communicate about changes in the workplace and why there is such a sense of loss when change does happen but we tend to give that loss only a fleeting glance. Powerful advice from the experts in training successful individuals.
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Welcome back to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines coming to you this evening from Mason City, Iowa where I'm out on assignment. A programming note, we'll be back on the air this Sunday at Noon Central with the business news week in review and a brand new interview about change and what leaders need to do to recognize the angst that comes with change and how to mitigate that. And yes, we stream. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Your mood about the US Economy is pretty good;
- The survey from the University of Michigan may explain that;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The UAW scores a big win in Ohio;
- Two reasons older Americans are not returning to the workforce;
- Will "job jumping" younger workers be the first to get laid-off?
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Welcome to the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines! Some odd news in the cast this evening from oil to giddy investors on Wall Street. Why so happy? You won't believe it. Lots of things to get through today and grateful you are with us again. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- We were warned. Yes?
- Consumers flock to Rent the Runway but...
- Investors are giddy about what they say is good news;
- But is it?
- Ford has found a way to cut staff and help at the same time;
- The New York Times strike is a thing;
- Ice Cream, Italy and Iowa;
- The Wall Street Report;
- TikTok banned in yet another state.
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Back with you mid-week and a reminder today is Pearl Harbor Day. We just don't want you to lose sight of "The day that will live in infamy." The words of President Franklin Roosevelt. Lots of things to get through today and grateful you are with us again. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Rejoice Rural America GM will have you covered;
- Coca-Cola is upping its marketing game for Christmas;
- The most searched term on Google for 2022 was...
- Carvana in some serious trouble;
- Wireless Advocates shuts down leaving Costco a problem;
- Watch out Taco Bell and Chipotle there are changes coming;
- NYT employees are fed up and going on a 24 hour strike;
- The Wall Street Report;
- How much money did Amazon lose due to an outage? Yikes!!
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So much going on and welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News headlines. Today we've got recession talk, a new way to track your ex and more. Meanwhile a shout out in the Wall Street Report about my friend Rick Green who is the editor of the North Bay News...newspaper. An industry that is cutting staff like crazy only he is hiring. We think that says a ton about leadership. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Using high-tech to stalk your former lover;
- Oil continues to drop like a rock;
- High powered business execs spooked the markets today;
- Pepsi slashes jobs...maybe time to drink water;
- Walmart says theft is awful and stores may close;
- But, there is a but about enforcement;
- Consumers and high prices...a new survey;
- Remember when lumber was sky high?
- The Wall Street Report;
- And news from HBO Max and Prime video!
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Welcome once again to a brand new week and some of the top business news stories to get you up to speed. Stick around for the interview as we learn why Rural Iowa business person Patrick Palmer has, over the years, befriended dozens of aging adult film stars and what he does to help them out. It's quite the story. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Nike cuts ties with yet another star;
- A car rental company just settled over 300 cases of wrongful arrest reports;
- Delta pilots pick up a 34% raise;
- Lower rates and oil at $40 a barrel? That is the prediction;
- Homes are flying off the market listing and why;
- The food delivery settlement made news;
- The Wall Street Report;
- What's this Chatbot all about? We'll share.
He is a returning guest and this time Patrick Palmer has a story about aging adult film actors and his efforts to help them. How and why does this Rural Iowa businessperson and City Council member befriend dozens of current and former entertainers? And, why has he brought several to Iowa? The answers to those questions may surprise you. It's a hobby that has turned into a business. We found the conversation to be very interesting. To listen, click this link.
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He is a returning guest and this time Patrick Palmer has a story about aging adult film actors and his efforts to help them. How and why does this Rural Iowa businessperson and City Council member befriend dozens of current and former entertainers? And, why has he brought several to Iowa? The answers to those questions may surprise you. It's a hobby that has turned into a business. We found the conversation to be very interesting. Enjoy...
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome back and the weekend is here. A programing note that we're back on the air with the business week in review and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL this Sunday at Noon Central and yes, we stream. On tap is an interesting story about an Iowan who has befriended dozens of adult film actors and actresses and why. It is quite the story. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Well THIS was not supposed to happen;
- What if we're being conned with this recession talk?
- Russian oil and the $60 cap;
- Retail theft and where are thieves selling their loot?
- People are leaving states for a couple of reasons;
- Insulin and Kansas, a big story;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Bank bonuses are sinking. We know....awww.
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Welcome to a brand new month and we're glad you are with us. So did you check the Google Doodle today? No? We have a story about that coming up at the tail end of this broadcast. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Gas Prices and President Biden;
- What is the PCI? We'll share;
- Mortgage Rates fall again;
- This chain is actually lowering prices;
- McDonald's is conducting a test;
- Gannett and another round of layoffs;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And who is Jerry Lawson? We'll share!
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It is the final day of November 2022 and the markets finished strong. That story and more are just ahead and thanks much for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The HR Department at Twitter has been busy;
- Fed Chair Powell on the future of rate hikes;
- What? The GDP in the US....up and by a bunch?
- The Four-Day Workweek study is complete;
- CNN starts laying off staff as advertising revenue declines;
- Word to the wise: Now is NOT the time to cut marketing;
- Grocery merger under the microscope;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Jobs and Job Cuts and Quits...oh my.
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We kick things off with a story about consumers, confidence and facts that do not make sense. Then yet another company making demands of their workers...will it work? For the interview you'll meet Daniel and Christine Defenbaugh the founders of the national non-profit the 10-42 Project that travels the country in support of first responders and their families. But, how the project started is truly stunning. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- This story makes no sense:
- This company is demanding workers come back;
- They may be out of luck in the long run;
- Biden, Unions, Congress and a Rail Strike;
- Housing prices fell...again;
- Drug store chains closing stores and cutting hours;
- Some cool food news but you better hurry;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Forced Fun is never...fun it would seem.
For the interview you'll meet Daniel and Christine Defenbaugh from the national non-profit The 10-42 Project and what they do to help first responders cope and heal. And the story about how it came to be is...stunning. To listen and learn click this link.
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Over the years we've had the opportunity to interview thousands of guests. All have a story to tell and they are all important. This is one of the great stories. Here you will meet Daniel and Christine Defenbaugh the creators of the 10-42 Project a non-profit that travels the U.S. assisting first responders as they deal with the trauma that is so much a part of their day. This story starts out as Daniel talks about taking his own life and where that journey led him. This is truly a remarkable conversation and you can help spread the word. By the way 10-42 is police jargon for "end of the tour". The need is great and it's brought home in this episode.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
The five-day workweek is so...2015! Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines, we're glad you are with us again today and we hope you had a great Thanksgiving Weekend! Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- That five-day workweek? Good luck;
- Some history about how it came to be;
- Oil tanked again today and why;
- WOW, online Black Friday sales;
- A boycott against this home improvement chain?
- Why pay workers more when you can do it?
- The Wall Street Report;
- Netflix posts a movie screen winner.
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After taking yesterday off it was a bit of a struggle to get back in the flow. Welcome to the Friday, November 25 edition of the business news headlines. Glad you are with us again today. Much to get to...so let's get started. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Black Friday is...struggling and why;
- Here we go again: Twitter Verified;
- The holiday movie scene ain't what it was;
- The IRS to add 87,000 agents and what that means;
- McDonald's has launched a big meat deal;
- But it's in the U.K.;
- Is this fast food chain running a scam?
- The Wall Street Report;
- Paid Time Off: Hard to come by for many.
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We're kicking things off on the Tuesday Evening talking about beer and the world cup. So what do you do with millions of gallons of brew? Even with the threat of a railroad strike…Christmas is not cancelled. Starbucks ups its battle with the union. It’s the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 22nd day of November…thanks for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Beer and FIFA and Qatar;
- "Christmas is not cancelled";
- Starbucks and unions...oh my;
- Bob Iger makes some big changes at Disney;
- Elon and Tesla and net worth;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Inside the FTX mess...oh my!
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It is a holiday shortened week for us...we actually get to take Thursday off. Oh, what we might do! Welcome to the Monday Edition of the business news headlines. Glad that you are with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- That railroad strike? Getting closer?
- Retailers warn things will get rough;
- Silicon Valley is laying off workers but...
- Interest rates, tech and more with Paul Krugman;
- What is going on with oil prices? We have an answer;
- The story on the latest "Golden Parachute";
- Mortgage rates fall;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Amazon losing its customer service niche.
For the interview you'll meet Robert Palmer. On December 7, 2022, the first annual National Civility Summit for Local Governments will be held virtually beginning at 10 a.m. A partnership between the National League of Cities, the Iowa League of Cities, and The Center for Public Democracy at Drake University. To listen to that interview click here and yes, it is important.
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On December 7, 2022, the first annual National Civility Summit for Local Governments will be held virtually beginning at 10 a.m. A partnership between the National League of Cities, the Iowa League of Cities, and The Center for Public Democracy at Drake University, this important event will focus on providing local governments and the officials that lead them with the tools and best practices they need to facilitate and provide engaged and participatory government. In addition interested parties who are not local government officials may also register. Here you will meet Robert Palmer from the Iowa League of Cities and here, again, is the link where you can register.
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The end of another business week and a reminder that we're back on News/Talk 1540 KXEL this Sunday at Noon Central with the big news stories of the past week along with a brand new conversation about a program in December dealing with communities and civility presented by the Iowa League of Cities. My guest is Robert Palmer. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Larger paychecks are on the way;
- Taylor Swift speaks out about Ticketmaster;
- And, yes, there is more Twitter news;
- Jeff Bezos has some spending advice for you;
- Home sales fell by a bunch in October;
- A restaurant owner of 43 properties doubles his prices;
- Meanwhile restaurant sales are up but, foot traffic is down;
- The Wall Street Report;
- A vast majority of Americans living paycheck to paycheck.
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Once again it's Friday Eve and welcome to the Thursday Edition of the business news headlines. On tap today: So, is it finally here? Some consumers seem to be closing their wallets while other, well heeled shoppers are spending. Some more Taylor Swift news that is not going over well and talk about that railroad strike. Those stories and more just a click away. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Retail woes and consumer issues;
- Ticketmaster and Taylor Swift;
- That railroad strike? Maybe but who knows;
- Housing experts say home prices could tank by 20%;
- There is a beef recall going on;
- Starbucks and Red Cup Day oh, and unions;
- Meanwhile Amazon workers are also talking unions;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Tech Workers and Climate Firms another off ramp?
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Today, for the interview, you'll meet entrepreneur Joshua V. Barr who left his paid job to start a new company, Raising the Barr. What is that all about? We’ll talk about what diversity really means for businesses, individuals and communities. The divisive nature of our society and what he thinks might be the answer that will heal our divisions. Joshua V. Barr for the interview.
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It's Mid-Week and here are some of the big business news stories of the day: The retail world got a shock times two and the markets reacted. Coffee prices are crashing and what that means for your cup of Joe. It's the business news headlines for Wednesday the 16th day of November, glad you are with us. Those stories and more just a click away. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- A retail giant sees profits melt away;
- Meanwhile retail sales jump elsewhere;
- The markets, yep, they reacted;
- The price of coffee is crashing but, there is a but;
- Mortgage rates declined;
- Mortgage applications increased;
- Tech Jobs vs. Manufacturing Jobs;
- The most reliable vehicles are?
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, "Swifties" are really upset.
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Welcome to the business news headlines. Grateful you're here with us again today. In the news yet another report says inflation is coming under control and that impacted the markets. More head scratching news out of Mr. Musk and Twitter. Hey, have you heard? It's the HOT DOG WAR. Those stories and more just a click away. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Yet another report suggests inflation is going down;
- Yet more Twitter drama...ugh;
- Heard about the hot dog war...it's a real deal;
- Housing costs to go down but mortgage rates remain high;
- Real Estate agents unable to make their rents;
- Americans are loading up on debt and why that matters;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Parents and sick kids are taking a major toll.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines and wow...do we have some stories for you. Kicking things off is a story about the slowdown in wage growth then more tech layoff news and a high powered executive wandering into the wrong house. Yes, it's awkward. Those stories and more just a click away. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The wage slowdown is here;
- Jeff Bezos to give away his fortune...maybe;
- Another tech giant to lay off thousands;
- This executive wandered into the wrong house and why;
- The "Smart Fridge" and food choices;
- Meta has pulled the plug on a project;
- Mortgage rates climb again;
- The $55 billion pay package and why;
- Elon Musk says he is working too hard;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Where are the Gen Z workers? We dunno.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
It is the evening of Veteran's Day. We hope you had the opportunity to thank a vet for their service. Just ahead: The confusion over at Twitter is…uhm…still a dumpster fire. Wakanda Forever is at the box office and Disney hopes it’s a hit. Welcome to the Friday, November 11th edition of the business news headlines. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Is Twitter imploding?
- Wakanda Forever might be a huge blockbuster;
- The markets gained and so too did oil;
- Restaurants raising prices and getting called out;
- And, yes, we have a list.
- Consumers still sour on the economy but, there is a but;
- He went from billions to broke in less than a week;
- The Wall Street Report;
- What is the right way to quit post pandemic?
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It was the best day for Wall Street since 2020 and was it...wild. Data shows that inflation is easing and then it was off to the races. If the day ends in a Y…you know a Twitter story made the news. What happens if you rely on automation for your social media? We have a story that is truly amazing. It’s the business news headlines for Thursday the 10th day of November, thanks for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Data says inflation is waning;
- What? Another Twitter story? Sure;
- Social Media automation can cause troubles;
- They are called "forever chemicals" and it's trouble;
- Mortgage rates are up again;
- Housing confidence goes lower;
- But wait! Did mortgage rates just drop?
- The USPS actually made money, like lots of it;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Retailer pumping the breaks on fast delivery and why.
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Yes, it is the day after the Midterms and not everything went according to plan it would seem. Is it safe to say that Twitter is a dumpster fire? There have been some confusing things going on. We told you that credit card rates are rising…but by how much? Also a shocking story from an oil refiner says all you need to know about…greed? It’s the business news headlines for Wednesday the 9th day of November thanks for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Confusion abounds over at Twitter;
- Credit Card Rates - Through the roof;
- This refiner is cutting jobs and boosting shareholders;
- The Meta jobs cut is, in a word, massive;
- But then what happened to its stock price?
- The "Red Wave" hit a "Blue Wall" and that is a worry;
- Netflix has a game we think you'll love;
- The biggest bakery chain is making major changes;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Meta employees are speaking out. We have two examples.
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One thing is for sure, by the end of the day we'll no longer be seeing what has been a raft of negative political ads and no matter where you sit that should be a welcome change. In the business news headlines we're looking at how the rich and wealthy are throwing lavish parties and drinking $1,000 bottles of wine while most Americans are pinching pennies. Meanwhile how high might grocery prices go? We have some thoughts. Sure the mid-terms are a big deal but…a report due out on Thursday might be even bigger. It's the Tuesday, November 8th edition of the business news headlines. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The tale of two very different Americas;
- New numbers for how high grocery prices might go;
- The report on Thursday might be the big story of the week;
- New numbers about the used car market and Carvana;
- Which state might pass legal pot today?
- Facebook layoffs to hit sooner than we thought;
- Consumers, Credit Cards and Spending;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Oil prices fell again;
- Pay transparency it really isn't.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome back to a Monday and our business news headlines. Coming up today all of a sudden a recession is not, as they say, a slam dunk. Over the weekend the Wall Street Journal said Meta is planning some big layoffs. Also more news about the labor shortage and what that means. Welcome to the Monday edition of the business news headlines for the 7th day of November and thanks for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The biggest investment bank tells us to relax a bit;
- The story is that Facebook is laying off thousands;
- Why the labor shortage may mean even more layoffs;
- We know about older workers but younger folks?
- Speaking of layoffs look to the housing sector next;
- Are used car dealers making a killing? Could be;
- The Wall Street Report;
- This school took away smartphones and the result?
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Yes, it's finally Friday and here is what's going on from our business news desk: The weekend we do something...well what doctors tell us we should not do. More cost cutting over at Twitter and now legal issues abound. Oh, and advertisers are bailing out of support for the social media company. It’s the business news headlines for Friday the 4th day of November, thanks for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- What's wrong with Daylight Savings? Ask the doctors;
- Elon Musk making employee cuts and legal issues ahead;
- Oh, yes advertisers are bailing out and we've got a list;
- The markets and the October Jobs Report;
- Mortgage rates and your local taxes. Yes, a link;
- Food executives say they will continue to raise prices;
- And, they are confident you'll continue to buy;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, folks fleeing high costs and moving to small towns.
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Once again it is Friday Eve and we've got the business news headlines for you. Like what? Generation Z is changing the workplace. How are they doing that? We have a list. Holiday buying to increase slightly but, there is a but. Amazon is hitting the pause button on hiring and why. It’s the business news headlines for Thursday the 3rd day of November, thanks for being with us! Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- What Gen Z is doing when it comes to the workplace;
- The National Retail Federation says holiday sales will increase;
- But, there is a but about that;
- Amazon hitting the pause button on hiring and why;
- Yet another tech company laying off workers;
- Crude Oil below $88.00 a barrel;
- It's National Sandwich Day...we'll share some deals;
- How much is Apple worth? The number will shock you;
- The Wall Street Report;
- More news out of Twitter and it ain't pretty.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Midweek and here are the business news headlines from today: The Fed boosts interest rates and Wall Street has a fit...did it ever. Spotify and Apple are fighting it out and it's in the media. This is the business news headlines for Wednesday the 2nd day of November, thanks for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The Fed, Wall Street and Interest Rates;
- Spotify vs. Apple it's a mess and not ideal;
- $10 billion from two drugstore giants;
- Would you pay a company to work there?
- Vice President Harris announces home heating relief;
- The headline: Walmart Crushes Amazon....can that be right?
- The Wall Street Report;
- Payrolls and Wages are up...for some...down for others.
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Welcome to a brand new month! Coming up in the newscast today we take on the issue of crime. It’s being framed as an election issue…but what are the…facts? Should there be a tax on excessive oil company profits? Job openings are up…again. It’s the Tuesday, November 1st edition of the business news headlines…thanks everybody for being here. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The GOP is hammering the Democrats on crime but, there is a but;
- Taxing massive oil profits or...not?
- In a surprise the number of job openings increased;
- Oil gained on the day closing at $88.57 a barrel;
- Retailers want your "extra stuff" and willing to pay;
- New I-Bonds are out and the rates are not too shabby;
- Older workers...being "quietly fired"?
- The Wall Street Report;
- Wage transparency comes to American Express.
For the interview you'll hear from Steve Haas from the Fright Partners Group. If you ship anything, small to large you need to pay attention to what he has to say. It's really good stuff. You can hear that conversation by clicking this link.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Today we’re talking about shipping and logistics. My guest is Steve Haas from Fright Partners Group…and what he has to say is so vital for any business that is shipping anything and, he has a bit of good news about the supply chain. Seriously, if you are in the business of shipping anything from large items to small things this is a conversation you need to hear. Steve covers all the bases from offering choice in trucking companies to insurance and what he calls being a "partner in your efforts".
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
And a Happy Halloween to you and yours. Here in the Des Moines, Iowa Metro many communities do "Beggar's Night" the evening before Halloween because in 1938 some folks got out of hand and tipped over outhouses. Not making that up. What's in the news? That Verified Blue Check on Twitter…worth $240 a year? The Dow has its biggest monthly gain since 1976 and Elon Musk and a conspiracy theory about Paul Pelosi…. And, it’s just the beginning. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- We're not sure charging for verification is a good thing;
- The Dow and 1976;
- Musk, Pelosi and Conspiracy Theories;
- The USPS has a strange warning out;
- A deeper dive into interest rates and the Fed;
- Some big names see a slowdown in consumer spending;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The SCOTUS about to hear a massive case about the Internet.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome to Friday and the upcoming weekend. So, what's up? Record profits and the stock market. Elon Musk will have to pay fired Twitter executives nearly 200 million and anxious Twitter users who wish to leave find they have few alternatives. It’s the business news headlines for Friday the 28th day of October, thanks for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- It was the biggest day for the markets since spring;
- Fired Twitter executives get cash;
- There are few alternatives to Twitter;
- Employers boost wages again but, there is a but;
- Consumers are still buying and what they think;
- The Wall Street Report;
- It's a sweet deal over at Hershey's.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome to Friday Eve! It's been quite the news day and we kick things off with what is some good news about the economy. Meanwhile, it finally happened mortgage rates top 7%. The story is consumers are flocking to…McDonald’s. Welcome to the Thursday edition of the business news headlines. We're glad you're with us again. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- What's that about the Q3 GDP?
- An update on mortgage rates and housing;
- Why is business at McDonald's so...strong?
- It gets stranger by the day we're thinking Kanye West;
- Oil prices were up today;
- A big boost in Social Security but when will you see it?
- Those high interest I Bonds? We've crashed the website;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Remote work job offers are down but interest remains high.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome to Mid-Week. One of the last things we need is more disruption in the supply chain but that's what we might get as yet another union rejected the latest agreement with the railroads. And, just in time for Halloween…candy prices are, you guessed it…up. It’s the business news headlines for Wednesday the 26th of October…glad you’re with us again today. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Railroad workers turn back an offer and it's not about money;
- What's driving consumers to the Chevy Bolt? We'll tell;
- Consumers spending billions on Halloween;
- It was a wild day on Wall Street;
- Looks like Harley-Davidson is...back!
- Federal dollars for low income families and anti-abortion sites;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Twitter employees headed to the exit ahead of the Musk takeover.
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We're a bit ahead of ourselves. Usually the business headlines comes at you about 5PM Central however, today we're working ahead due to some meetings we're in yet today. (See a bit of behind the scenes stuff for you.) Today: Consumer Confidence falls, the stock market is on a binge and Adidas and Gap are done with Yeezy products. It’s the business news headlines for Tuesday the 25th day of October, thanks, everybody for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Consumers hold a grim outlook but keep spending;
- Why with all the doomsday talk is Wall Street on a roll?
- Buh-Bye Ye;
- Amazon to offer a new payment system and you may already use it;
- The promise of a better life through college isn't happening for many;
- Gen Z has some plans to skip out on college debt;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Flexible work impacts office buildings and furniture manufacturers.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome back to the start of another busy business week. Coming up today: Kraft Heinz continues to raise prices, but there is or can be a problem brewing. Wall Street rallied yet again and what is the favorite restaurant chain for Gen Z? We’ll tell ya. It’s the business news headlines for Monday the 24th of October, thanks for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The danger of raising prices on food;
- The markets continued their rally;
- The favorite restaurant for Gen Z is...
- They say mortgage rates will drop when/to what?
- So, will home prices fall to become more affordable?
- Beyond Meat and a new product hits store shelves;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Pfizer to increase COVID vaccine by 4 times the price now.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome to Friday...ah the weekend could not be here sooner. Here's what's going on: Work From Home takes a backseat to now…Work When Ever”. Can we ditch 9 to 5? Speaking of work the IRS increases the amount of money you can contribute to your 401k. And the markets roared Friday on a hope and a prayer. It’s the business news headlines for the 21st day of October…thanks for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Ditching 9 to 5? A new survey says it's hot;
- The IRS with even more good news, really;
- The markets roared on a hope and prayer;
- Growing concern over the holiday shopping season;
- Some numbers about credit card interest rates;
- We'll take a deep dive into pet insurance;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Elon Musk, Twitter, The White House and more.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome to Friday Eve...the weekend is almost upon us. And a reminder that you can hear us each Sunday at Noon Central with the Business Week in Review and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and yes, we stream. Well, THAT didn’t take long…a lesson in surprise economics kicks us off today. Also today, home sales fell again last month, the markets had a rough go and news from Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. It’s the business news headlines for Thursday the 20th day of October, thanks for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Saying Goodbye to Liz and that swift reaction;
- Home sales continue to fall and why;
- The markets had a tough day;
- A major brand makes a debut at the Macy's Parade;
- Student Loan Forgiveness made the news;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Millions earmarked for Black Owned Startups.
Those stories plus you'll meet Will Garrett who is the president of a family owned company based in Sweet Home, Oregon. What do they do? Radiator Supply House keeps things...cool. We're talking about a host of things and his take on how to recruit and retain employees even in his small town. It's enlightening. To listen just click here.
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We all pretty much take it for granted. Inside the engine area is a radiator and the primary job is to cool the engine. If the radiator loses coolant or is damaged the engine over heats and you've got big trouble. Here you're going to meet Will Garrett who is the president of Radiator Supply House based in Sweet Home, Oregon. They manufacture and design radiators for a host of industries from agriculture to construction to automobiles. And, listen to his take on working with employees. It could be the magic sauce your company might use for recruitment and retention. Here is Will Garrett on his family business.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Not sure about you but we've been messed up on our days all week. TODAY is midweek not yesterday. Yikes! There is some tax news today…and that news might be good news for you. Some major retailers are going to be closed on Thanksgiving and we’ll share who they are. The markets struggled today and why…it’s the business news headlines for Wednesday the 19th day of October, thanks, everybody for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The IRS with...good news?
- Retail Workers and Thanksgiving;
- Markets stalled on the day;
- BMW to spend big on a plant retrofit;
- The strong U.S. Dollar and what that means for you;
- Do SNAP cards...expire? We didn't know now we do;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Working From Home = Baby Boom it would seem
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
It was a stunning reversal from last week on Wall Street and we'll share why. Meanwhile, in upstate New York Amazon workers turn down a union….some big profit numbers boost Wall Street and some McDonald’s are now selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts. It’s the business news headlines for Tuesday the 18th day of October, thanks everybody for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Workers say "nyet" to a new Amazon union;
- Blue Chips earnings boost Wall Street;
- McDonald's selling a rival food product;
- More NFL coming to Amazon on Black Friday;
- WeWork closes another big office;
- He says a recession is in the bag 100%;
- "Fix It or Forget It" say homebuyers;
- A mortgage rate story...how high can it go?
- The Wall Street Report;
- The employee "churn" at Amazon is...astounding.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome to a brand new business week for many of you. While some of us were on duty even yesterday...right? Did you hear? The FDA Rule on hearing aids came into effect. Also, what happened in Great Britain that helped boost the markets today and some words about those stocks…. It’s the Business News Headlines for Monday the 17th of October, thanks, everybody for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Hearing Aids and Walmart made the news;
- A dramatic reversal in Great Britain;
- The markets rally after a rough week;
- Some thoughts on the future of the housing market;
- Smartphone crater in price? Well...sort of;
- The Kroger/Albertsons deal being questioned by some;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Fewer Americans rolling up their sleeves and that's a problem.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines! It’s starting to happen…consumers are starting to pull back. Scaring the hell out of people…is money in the bank or so it would seem. Wall Street returned to loses…those stories and more today in the business news headlines for Friday the 14th day of October…thanks, as always for being here. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The key to the economy is starting to crumble;
- Scared? One motion picture company hopes so;
- The markets returned to loses;
- Oil was down today as well;
- The grocery merger is a go;
- Biting ears and noses in the news;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Quick Quitting is spreading to the executive level.
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It's a Throwback Thursday and if you followed along on our social media channels you got to see, and hear, some stuff that dates back several years. But, for today: It was an historic day on Wall Street and we’ll share. what made it so astounding. Good news for retirees who will get a massive cost of living increase and mortgage rates hit a 20 year high. IT’s the business news headlines for Thursday the 13th day of October, thanks for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- A massive reversal for Wall Street and why;
- An historic increase in Social Security payments;
- Mortgage rates are climbing again will they go higher?
- IKEA is celebrating. Hey, at least somebody is;
- A massive grocery store merger?
- Taco Bell takes on a classic "comfort food";
- Nike has too much inventory so...
- The Wall Street Report;
- And the serious drop in ACT scores.
Those stories and we go "Out to Lunch" with John Norwood who is running to become the next Secretary of Agriculture for the State of Iowa. We kick off our conversation with "Quick Bites" three questions each of our guests get and you can hear that...here. Then we get into an amazing conversation about a host of issues impacting Iowa and consumers. Everything from soils to water to population losses, to alternative crops, how to get more farmers into farming and more. He also talks about the Iowa Farm Bill that wraps so much of this together. Even if you don't live on a farm or in Rural Iowa this is a powerful conversation about new ideas and direction. You can hear that conversation right here.
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We love taking thought leaders "Out to Lunch" and talk about the issues that impact millions. Today our lunch guest is John Norwood who is running to become the next Secretary of Agriculture for the State of Iowa. Here we take a deep dive into one of the biggest businesses in the Hawkeye State...farming. We'll talk about current farming practices, soil, water, population troubles in rural counties, how to save the family farm, alternative crops that matter, how to get more farmers into the business and his idea of an Iowa Farm Bill that wraps so much of this together. Some stunning ideas from John Norwood. Take a listen!
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Each time we do "Out to Lunch" with a thought leader we kick things off with "Quick Bites". Three questions that are always the same. We ask about an important book, a great movie and what our guest might consider a dream job. Today we take John Norwood "Out to Lunch" at Gilroy's Kitchen + Pub + Patio and ask him those questions as a warm up for our in depth dive into the future of agriculture. You see, John is running to become the next Secretary of Agriculture for Iowa and he has so much to share but first..."Quick Bites".
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
It's Mid-Week and we're glad you're with us. Coming up, it would seem that inflation ain’t going anywhere soon. The jury says Alex Jones owes the Sandy Hook families nearly a billon dollars and what he said about that. It was another down day on Wall Street. It’s the business news headlines for Wednesday the 12th day of October. Thanks everybody for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The sticky part of inflation...again;
- What Alex Jones did after the verdict;
- Markets were off;
- Oil closed lower but no relief at the pump;
- Why older workers are not retiring;
- CVS boost pay by 37% at a store seeking a union;
- Meanwhile Apple is withholding benefits from a union store;
- Gannett announces more cost cutting and why;
- The Wall Street Report;
- More layoffs from the technology sector.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome back to the business news headlines! Here is some news you didn't want to hear, the Threat of a railroad strike is back. Now it looks like there are thousands without jobs following hurricane Ian and the markets ended the day…mixed in a wild session. It’s the business news headlines for Tuesday the 11th day of October, thanks for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- A railroad strike is back on the calendar;
- Thousands without jobs in Florida;
- A mixed session on Wall Street;
- Oil down today;
- The Fed and 3 things that would make them pivot;
- A new rule could do away with gig workers;
- Remember when chips were scarce?
- Amazon Prime Day gets a "meh" from consumers;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Saying goodbye to a broadcasting legend.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome to a brand new business week! If you scouted the business news headlines it was pretty much…doom and gloom. From Bank of America and job losses to JP Morgan warning of a recession. It’s been a day. This is Insight on Business and the Business News headlines for Monday the 10th day of October, thanks everybody for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Bank of America and Job Losses;
- JP Morgan Chase warns of a recession;
- The markets ended lower but it could have been worse;
- We'll take a deeper dive into the jobs report;
- Social Security raises and why it matters;
- A McDonald's manager goes viral about kiosks;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Some layoffs at Spotify think podcasts.
Those stories and the interview is with Kirsten Anderson who has just released a book, "More Than Words" which she hopes will help people who, like her, face sexual harassment in the workplace. Kirsten made the news a couple of years ago when she won a $1.75 million dollar settlement with Iowa over harassment issues at the Iowa Legislature. To listen to our conversation just click this link.
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We recorded this conversation before her book was out. Meet Kirsten Anderson speaker and now author of "More than Words - Turn Me Too into I Said Something". For some of you you may remember that Kirsten delt with workplace ssexual harassment while at the Iowa Legislature. Those issues prompted legal action and Kirsten was awarded $1.75 million. Here we talk, a bit about that, but more importantly why she wrote the book. She will tell you this is a "how to" book for people who are dealing with workplace harassment. Meet Kirsten Anderson oh, and yes, you can now order her book.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
The weekend is upon us and we're glad you're here again today. The big question is: What’s behind Saudi Arabia and thumbing their nose at the U.S.? The jobs report came out today and Wall Street sank… It’s the business news headlines for Friday the 7th day of October, great, as always, to have you with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Oil, Saudi Arabia and the White House;
- The jobs report spooked investors and why;
- Some history about job numbers;
- New cars are coming but can Americans afford them?
- Another issue - We're losing truck drivers;
- Speaking of Trucks news from Tesla...finally;
- A judge struck down a student loan challenge;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Are employers putting too much attention to Gen Z?
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
It's Friday Eve! Price stability…it ain’t and we're talking about Ford. Peloton lays off hundreds and why, Fear comes back to Wall Street. It’s the business news headlines for Thursday the 6th day of October, great to be back with you and thank you for being here. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Ford, again, pushes up the price of the F-150 Lightening;
- Peloton lays off hundreds;
- The markets shrank today and why;
- There are issues with McDonald's Adult Happy Meals;
- OPEC+ to cut oil production and Biden not happy;
- The Pandemic and Layoffs - Some new thinking?
- Marijuana pardons from the White House and why;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Billions lost by TikTok but there is a but.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome back to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines. A programming note: Our business headlines will not air tomorrow due to the holiday of Yom Kippur...we're all in shul. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The markets rallied big time;
- Musk changes his mind about Twitter;
- An update on the 4-day work week study;
- Brands that YOU are kicking to the curb...a list;
- This brand going retail after 76 years of door-to-door;
- Job openings in the U.S. Up or down?
- The Wall Street Report;
- The class was "too hard" so the professor was...fired.
Those stories PLUS you'll meet two mayors from two very different towns. Donny Hobbs is the mayor of tiny Lohrville, Iowa population 381 and John Haila is the mayor of Ames, Iowa population 60,000. So are their issues similar or very different? We enjoyed this conversation and think you might too. To listen click this link.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
While we were at the Iowa League of Cities event in Waterloo we made the decision to sit down with both the outgoing president of the League, Mayor Donny Hobbs (R) from Lohrville (pop. 381) and Mayor John Haila (L) of Ames (pop. 60,000). What do they have in common? What are the burning issues? How do you keep the lights on? What about economic development and so much more. Two mayors from two very different Iowa communities. Enjoy, we did!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome back and to a brand new month! Coming up today despite some weak economic data the Dow closed up by over 700 points and yes, oil was up as well. Kim Kardashian agrees to pay a fine of over 1.2 million bucks and Trader Joes is back with some freebies. It’s the business news headlines for Monday the 3rd Day of October, thanks for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- What happened and why on Wall Street;
- Ya can't do that Kim;
- Free food is coming back at some stores;
- The pandemic changed everything even...time;
- Taco Bell says they are sorry;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Housing is taking a hit.
Those stories plus a conversation with Alan Kemp the Executive Director of the Iowa League of Cities who recently held their annual meeting and trade show is in to talk about the goals of the organization, the relationship among cities and towns, the burning issues that communities are dealing with and the fitful relationship with legislatures. To listen click this link.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Hey, welcome to Friday! Just back from three days at the Iowa League of Cities Annual Meeting…more on that next week. For today: The Dow cratered by 8% in September the worst since 2020. New data about inflation is in the news and grocery prices climb…again. It’s the business news headlines for Friday the 30th of September, thanks for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- It was an awful month for Wall Street;
- New data on inflation and it's not good;
- More depressing news about grocery prices;
- A closer look at the economic impact of Ian;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Now it's "Quick Quitting" vs. "Quiet Quitting.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Once again, coming to you from on the road it's the business news headlines. Today, Wall Street gave up it’s Wednesday gains, think mortgage rates are high now…we've got a history lesson and used cars spike in price yet again…It’s the Thursday business news headlines for the 29th of September coming to you once again from the road in Waterloo/Cedar Falls, Iowa. Thanks for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- It was an ugly day on Wall Street and why;
- Mortgage Rates and a History Lesson;
- Used cars are becoming "unaffordable";
- Do not pay employees with coins;
- It's still National Coffee Day and we'll list where;
- Amazon has raised wages...again'
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, more layoff news in the news.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome back! The Bank of England says it will buy UK Debt and the markets roar, could food prices be impacted by Hurricane Ian and might Beyond Meat be…beyond saving? Welcome to the Wednesday, September 28th edition of the Business News Headlines coming to you this week from Waterloo/Cedar Falls, Iowa the site of the 2022 Iowa League of Cities annual event. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- How the Bank of England impacted Wall Street;
- Orange Juice and Hurricane Ian;
- Beyond Meat...Beyond Woke?
- The price of oil shot up and why;
- Amazon gives working from home a big nod;
- You are about to meet "Purple";
- The Wall Street Report;
- Social Media and Millions of Dollars.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome back! Yesterday our crew took the day off in honor of the Jewish Holiday of Rosh Hashanah. Something similar will happen next week as the Day of Atonement or Yom Kippur will keep us out of the studio. So, now you know... In the news: Home sales rebound in August, consumers continue to be optimistic about the economy…meanwhile Wall Street sinks yet again. It’s the business news headlines for Tuesday the 27th day of September. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- In spite of everything home sales rose in August;
- Consumers weigh in on the future of the U.S. economy;
- Costing more or less to rent? Some new numbers are out;
- Inflation pushed the 10-Year T-Bill to near 4%;
- Will the stock market get "over it"? Asked and answered;
- Businesses in Hong Kong are pushing the government to open up;
- Florida is bracing for Hurricane Ian and the potential damage cost;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Wages and the new normal of "job hopping".
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
It's the Friday Edition of the business news headlines welcome back! It was a dismal week on Wall Street as the Dow sunk to it’s lowest level since 2020. Oil is also way off the mark and General Motors investing big…again in electric vehicles. It’s the business news Headlines for Friday the 23rd day of September, thanks for being with us everybody. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The Dow sinks yet again and why;
- Oil settles lower but gas prices are still high...why?
- General Motors to invest millions in new EV upgrades;
- The top 5 housing markets that have cooled the most;
- The 4-Day Work Week. What the numbers say about it;
- The Super Bowl has a new halftime sponsor;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Some are happy with their wages. Who might they be?
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
We'll kick things off this evening talking about Thursday Night Football and what a winner Amazon Prime has on it's hands. The markets fell once again but for a bit there was some hope and there is yet another body blow coming to the housing market. It's the business news headlines for Thursday the 22nd of September, thanks for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Are you ready for some "digital" football?
- The markets fell and oil was up a bit;
- Mortgage interest rates at a new high;
- The Boeing Corporation is fined big time and why;
- You're still shopping according to Costco;
- Who to blame Russia or Iraq?
- Walmart has a holiday announcement;
- The Jobless numbers are out;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The number 1 reason for job hopping....we'll share.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
It's Mid-Week and welcome back! The Fed goes big on yet another rate increase and the markets slumped. Home sales have fallen by as much as 20 percent from last year and gas prices start to creep up. It’s Insight on Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 21st day of September, thanks for being with us everybody. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The Fed and Wall Street;
- Oil slumps yet again;
- Home sales crater by 20% and why;
- Gas prices creep up and why;
- GM closes reservations on the Hummer EV;
- The slow RTO hits yet another segment;
- Selling a pesticide as a COVID disinfectant?
- The Wall Street Report;
- A fast-casual sandwich chain is "on fire".
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
And, welcome to Tuesday everybody! In the news, Walmart and Target are working together and it has to do with credit cards. The markets fell today and in another credit card story GOP attorneys general are threatening major credit card companies and it has to do with gun sales. It’s the Tuesday September 20th edition of Insight on Business News Headlines grateful you are with us again today. Remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Those "obscene" credit card fees;
- The markets fell again and so too did oil;
- GOP attorneys general threaten credit card companies and why;
- A restaurant to sue a customer over a $,3000 tip;
- A lackluster harvest could spell more food troubles;
- More union news out of the retail sector;
- The Wall Street Report;
- More layoff news in the news.
Those stories plus we go OUT TO LUNCH with Diedre DeJear the Democratic Candidate for governor in the State of Iowa. We kick it off with "Quick Bites" three questions every guest gets and then dig into who Diedre is, what she stands for and her ideas about Iowa. It's quite a story and to listen to that conversation, over lunch, just click this link.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome to a special edition of Insight on Business the News Hour. Here you'll meet Deidre DeJear the Democratic Candidate for Governor of Iowa. We recently went "Out to Lunch" with Deidre at Gilroy's Kitchen + Pub+ Patio in West Des Moines. We kick off each of our "Out to Lunch" events asking our guest the same three questions...we call that portion "Quick Bites" and then move into our interview. You're about to learn some surprising things about Mrs. DeJear from her background, her service to others, her thoughts about a whole host of business and political issues. Strap in...and meet Deidre DeJear.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome to a brand new week! From our news desk: President Biden says the U.S. will get inflation under control….but…yes, there is a but. Meanwhile the stock market was wacky today and will the Fed be disgraced if it fails to erase inflation? Welcome to the Monday edition of Insight on Business and the business news headlines for the 19th of September, glad you’re here everybody. Remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- President Biden on Inflation;
- The markets were, in a word, wacky today;
- What if the Fed...fails?
- The most "overpriced" pizza chains are:
- Homebuilders are not a happy bunch;
- Ford is concerned about...parts;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Heard of "fake job postings"? You will today.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome to Friday and to another weekend. In the news, what FedEx said was a total shock to the world of business, the markets faltered again today and Bed Bath and Beyond is closing more than 50 stores…we’ll share where. It’s the business news headlines for Friday the 16th of September, thanks everybody for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Could FedEx statement be a leading indicator of a recession;
- The markets tumbled and oil gained a bit;
- Bed, Bath & Beyond closing stores we've got a list;
- Consumers more bullish on the economy than economists;
- Credit card skimmers and how to protect yourself;
- The Wall Street Report;
- What's in a name? Maybe losing out on a great job.
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Welcome back! While it’s safe to say there will be no rail strike…tomorrow we’re not yet out of the woods. Wall Street fell today but you folks are still buying stuff…surprising retail sales numbers are in the news. Those stories and more in this edition of Insight on Business – News Headlines for Thursday the 15th day of September…thanks for being here. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The railroad strike: We're still not out of the woods;
- The markets fell again today as did oil;
- Some surprising retail sales numbers;
- Thursday Night Football with a twist;
- Verizon is losing customers and why;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Might there be a "White Collar" recession?
Those stories and something "hyper-local" as I visit with Tyler Granger about the upcoming Windsor Heights, Iowa Book Fair. Why do this on a national news program? Because we thought it's a great idea and something that can be done...anywhere to celebrate local writers. To listen to that conversation with Tyler and Julie Granger click this link!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Sometimes, even though we have an international audience, we get to do some hyper-local things and that's what you're getting today. Why? Because we think this is such a neat idea we hope that someone in another town, state or nation might pick up on the idea and do a local book fair where you live. Here you'll meet Tyler Granger from Windsor Heights, Iowa who has put together a book fair featuring Iowa writers ranging from history to news to romance to mystery to children's books. He has done a masterful job in promoting the event as well. The event is on October 3rd starting at noon and HERE is a link to that Facebook Page.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Midweek and welcome back! You know, the last thing the economy needs is a rail strike…but looks like it’s what we get. The markets closed up…slightly and there was some good inflation news….about wholesale prices. It’s the business news headlines for Wednesday the 14th of September, thanks, everybody for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The looming rail strike and what that means;
- Amtrack already cuts service;
- The markets closed up as did oil;
- Good inflation news from wholesale prices;
- Job postings and wage transparency is a deal;
- Germany sold its stake in Lufthansa;
- California goes after Amazon;
- The Wall Street Report;
- More layoffs coming to Silicon Valley.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
It was one of those days and some of it was not expected. Key inflation numbers surprised and the markets reacted. Also today, Twitter made the news in two ways….It’s the business news headlines for Tuesday the 13th day of September, thanks for being with us everybody. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Inflation surprised many and ticked back up;
- That had an impact on the Markets and oil was up a tad;
- Twitter whistleblower went before congress...ouch;
- Meanwhile shareholders voted to move forward with the Musk sale;
- Chrysler is saying goodbye to yet another model;
- Starbuck to spend $450 million next year to do...what?
- Retirees are unlikely to be hit too hard by inflation and why;
- The Wall Street Report;
- RTO? Some media people are not having it.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome back to a brand new week of the business news headlines! The U.S. Dollar is worth more…and what that means for you, the markets continued to rally today and the bets are in that inflation numbers will drop. It’s the business news headlines for Monday the 12th of September, thanks everybody for being with us again. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The strong U.S. Dollar means what?
- Markets continued to rally and oil was up;
- Bets are that inflation will deflate;
- Ford wants to bring down the cost of EV's so...
- College textbooks are pricy. 4 ways to lower that hit;
- The Wall Street Report
- The "Queen and Her Final Journey.
Those stories plus you'll hear from Liz Cooney the Director of Training at Tero International as we talk about "Fact or Fiction" when it comes to creating and then delivering a masterful presentation. And, we have some fun doing it. To listen to that conversation, just click here.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
You've been asked to do a presentation. Perhaps this is your first time or maybe you're a seasoned pro but willing to listen to improvement tips. Here, Liz Cooney the Director of Training at Tero International offers some solid suggestions on how to best get your message across to your audience. It doesn't matter if the group you're speaking to is small or large, this "give and take quiz" about fact or fiction when it comes to preparing and delivering your presentation is spot on. Enjoy!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome to Friday and the business news headlines: Bank notes and the United Kingdom, Wall Street has a week and a strike that could spell more trouble for the U.S. economy. It’s the business news headlines for Friday the 9th day of September…thanks so much for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- What is to become of trillions of U.K. currency?
- Wall Street has a good week, finally;
- A big strike could put the breaks on the economy;
- More economists are saying the inflation spike is behind us;
- New data says Americas lost over 20% of their wealth but...
- Gun sales have slumped seems there is little interest;
- The Wall Street Report;
- King Charles III and his televised address.
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Welcome back! The story out there continues to be about a very tight labor market that is keeping the recession at bay, stocks wobbled and the longest serving British monarch has died at the age of 96. It’s the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 8th day of September…thanks for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Recession? What the labor market has to say;
- Stocks wobbled all day;
- Queen Elizabeth dies at the age of 96;
- Mortgage rates are up, yet again;
- Might the signals be true that Inflation is receding;
- Package delivery by drones just got closer;
- How about electric air taxies;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, Apple is not yet ready to deal with "green bubbles".
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
It's the Mid-Week Edition and welcome back! It was a “Far Out Event” for Apple, Oil prices sink even lower and the markets were on fire today. Welcome back to the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 7th of September, glad you’re with us everybody. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- It was "Far Out" with Apple today;
- Stocks picked up steam;
- Oil fell big time yet again;
- The housing slowdown is real. Details:
- Laid Off? Not to worry plenty of opportunities out there;
- Huge theater chain declares bankruptcy;
- Scams are heating up. What to watch for;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Three things to beware of in job listings.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome back! We hope that, if in the U.S. you had a great Labor Day Weekend. We enjoyed taking Monday off ourselves. Summer’s over and now the battle begins…Return to the Office? The markets ended the day down again and will trickle down work in the UK? It’s the business news headlines for Tuesday the 6th day of September, thanks everybody for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Return or Not to Return...that is the question;
- Markets struggled again today and why;
- Trickle-Down Economics and the U.K.;
- Companies boosting rewards to combat inflation;
- Tragic news from Bed, Bath & Beyond;
- McDonald's wants you to come in for Danish;
- A big strike is looming, no...really big;
- The Wall Street Report;
- E-Cigarette company Juul must pay up millions and why.
For the interview you'll learn more about Kiva a lending platform that charges zero interest, a hassle free application process and enjoys a 97% repayment history. What's the catch? Nothing. It's an amazing story with Kaitlyn Byers of Kiva/Iowa but...not to worry Kiva is national. To listen to that conversation click here.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome to the Friday before the Labor Day Weekend...glad you're here. Just ahead: What did the jobs report mean to the Central Bank, Wall Street takes a nose dive and Amazon loses some anti-union steam. It’s the business news headlines for Friday the 2nd of September, thanks, again, everybody for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The odd things about the jobs report;
- Markets tumble; oil goes up a tad;
- Amazon loses some anti-union mojo;
- New York City to sue Starbucks;
- Russia delays sending gas to Europe;
- Turn your thermostat over to the power company?
- Celebrity booze is a big thing and getting bigger;
- The Wall Street Report;
- No Kids, No Husband = Bigger Bank Accounts.
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For some reason we've got Earth, Wind and Fire playing "September". Go ahead, dance a little but promise to come back.
Weekly jobless claims are down, the stock market up and oil continues to free fall. It’s the Business News Headlines for Thursday the first day of September…thanks for being with us everybody. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Those pesky jobless claims fooled everybody;
- The stock market closed mixed;
- Oil fell again today, watch those gas prices;
- Do Outlet Malls really, really offer super deals?
- The September Story and the Markets;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Karma visits Credit Karma in a big way.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
It’s about to be a Retail Wednesday with several big retail stories coming to you first and some of them might help you save some cash. Welcome back to Insight on Business – News Headlines for Wednesday the 31st and final day of August…grateful you’re with us again today. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Major retailers are saying big deals are coming;
- Bed, Bath & Beyond cutting staff and closing stores;
- Sam's Club Member? Your fee is going up;
- The markets started the day good...but;
- Toyota is serious about battery production;
- Could inflation really be "dropping like a rock"?
- The Wall Street Report;
- The U.S. Life Expectancy Report is out...ouch!
Those stories and for the interview you'll meet Claudia Schabel the President/CEO of Schabel Solutions a company dedicated in helping businesses and business leaders embrace diversity, equity and inclusion. Why? Because it builds a better company and there is proof. To listen to that conversation click this link.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
What might help your business become even more productive even more profitable? Would you believe that embracing diversity can do just that. Here we visit with Claudia Schabel, who not only has an interesting personal story, but is the President/CEO of Schabel Solutions specializing in diversity, equity and inclusion. Want proof as to how embracing this might benefit your business and your personal life? Spend some time with Claudia...
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
It wasn't that long ago that some retailers were saying they would offer steep discounts to lure shoppers. Now some are singing a different tune and are going to “pack and hold", the stock market slid again and the real reason we’re 4 million homes short in the U.S. Those stories and more on this edition of Insight on Business – Headline News for Tuesday the 30th of August…thanks for being here everybody. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Pack & Hold or Sell It Off;
- Big Lots is getting back to lower prices;
- The markets tanked again and so too did oil;
- Why are we 4 million homes short in the U.S.?
- The lawyers for Elon Musk are busy...think Twitter;
- The U.S. is reshoring jobs at a crazy pace;
- Gas prices have now fallen for 70 days stright;
- Consumer confidence is up;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Flying? Airlines say they will struggle for months.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome to Monday! We’re talking baseball in a moment and the value of an old baseball card. Stocks continued their sell off, oil jumps up and who Owns More Land: Bill Gates, McDonald's or The Catholic Church? Those stories and more on this the Monday Edition of Insight on Business News Headlines for the 29th day of August…thanks everybody for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The stunning auction price of a 1952 baseball card;
- Stocks continue their sell-off and oil climbs;
- Land ownership...who owns the most?
- Jeff Bezos eats a McDonald's burger and tweets about it;
- Robots are a thing but are they boosting productivity?
- The Wall Street Report;
- Google having RTO troubles.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
It was a lousy day on Wall Street, no, really. The Fed Chair Speaks and Stocks they did…tank. Millions of Americans have long Covid and the financial implication is huge. It’s the business news headlines for Friday the 26th day of August, thanks, everybody for being with us again today. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Mr. Powell speaks and the markets tank;
- Long Covid19 is costing $170 billion in lost wages;
- Not to mention millions who can't take a job;
- Pilots hired without even an interview;
- Get ready for sticker shock from Ford;
- FedEx fights back with a lawsuit;
- Starbucks in trouble with the NLRB;
- What? A fully autonomous restaurant?
- The Wall Street Report;
- You know those passwords? A reported hack.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome back! So, mortgage Rates have jumped again, Wall Street does a major turnaround (that surprised many) and FedEx partners threaten to stop holiday deliveries. It’s the business news headlines for Thursday the 25th day of August, thanks for being with us everybody. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Rising rates put the hurt on housing;
- A surprise from Wall Street and a word about oil;
- Just in time for the holidays...more shipping issues;
- Layoffs may be a good thing as workers finding jobs quickly;
- Let's talk about the real reason there is inflation....shocking;
- Increasing profits by shrinking product;
- Credit Card Interest rates...up and may go higher;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Some good news from the IRS? Yep.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome back to the Business News Headlines! Rents continue to climb, President Biden and student loans made the news and investors are watching the Fed gathering in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Just some of the business news headlines from today the 24th of August 2022…thanks for being with us everybody. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- We're talking rents how much and where;
- Student loan news from the Biden Administration;
- The Fed meets this week and all eyes are watching Wyoming;
- Longhorn Steak House has some legal issues;
- Say it ain't so! The Ch-King is toast;
- Halloween is coming and Party City is hiring;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The minimum expected annual wage is...
- And the gender pay gap gets wider.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
A whistle-blower at Twitter makes some big news today that might impact Elon Musk. The markets…wobbled today and the Lyft driver who showed up on foot…no, really Those stories and more in this edition of the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 23rd day of August, thanks for being here. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Twitter, Cyber-Security and Elon Musk;
- The Markets fell again today but slightly;
- The "Lyft Rickshaw Ride". And the Go Fund Me link;
- Depressing Data;
- The Dragons and HBO+;
- Many say layoffs are coming but there is a...but;
- Consumer are buying different things says Macy's;
- The Wall Street Report;
- We are, it seems, hanging up on Zoom.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome back to a fresh week. In the hour ahead: The markets tumbled, suppliers have halted shipments to Bed Bath and Beyond…and workers over at Twitter may get just half a bonus…it’s the business news headlines for Monday the 22nd of August, thanks for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The Bears came out to play today and why;
- More bad news from Bed, Bath & Beyond;
- If you get Social Security a big bump is on the way;
- Meanwhile Twitter employees might see bonuses cut;
- Folks in China are cutting back but for a different reason;
- Should you lease a vehicle and then buy it? Some thoughts;
- Ford is slapped with a $1.7 Billion Dollar judgement and why;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Eating is getting confusing when it comes to price.
For the interview you'll hear from Ro Crosbie the President/CEO of Tero International as we discuss employee motivation. It's a great thing to start that process but, as Ro suggests, you also need to be mindful of how and what you are doing. It does have an impact on...business. To listen to that conversation just click here.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
One of the major issues among many businesses is how to keep your employees motivated. After all, motivated workers produce a better product and they have a better feeling about their employer. As quality and productivity raises so too does the bottom line. But, yes, there is a but. You need to be a bit careful is what is being offered. Here Ro Crosbie the President/CEO of Tero International talks to us about that very topic. Not going far enough is discouraging but going too far? That too may have a negative impact on business. Interested? Let's go!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
This is...shocking. He was the poster child for higher pay and benefits today he is accused of several counts of sexual misconduct and abuse….it’s the business news headlines for Friday the 19th day of August, thanks for being with us everybody. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- He raised wages for employees to $70K a year
- Cut his own pay by 90% and now he's in big trouble.
- Kohls is not doing well...at all;
- Wall Street had a lousy day;
- All State Insurance is raising rates;
- McDonald's is importing a fan favorite from the UK
- More EV news;
- Some new gasoline news;
- A mega theater chain eyeing bankruptcy;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The cost of raising one child? Yikes!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
It’s a fact…Americans are still spending but…they are now spending…smart and a recent report tells us what you are buying. It’s’ the business news headlines for Thursday the 18th day of August…thanks for being with us everybody. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- So you are still buying stuff;
- Wall Street was able to end in the green;
- Cheaper to eat out than cook at home?
- Looking for August deals? We have a list;
- The EV Tax Credit explained;
- The Wall Street Report;
- At the office bosses are "pretty lonely".
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
It's happening again, workers at another Amazon facility have just filed to form a…you guessed it…a union. It’s the business news Headlines for Wednesday the 17th of August, thanks for being with us everybody. Also remember to click through for a hyper-local story that spells family fun. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Amazon and more union news;
- The markets fell today and why;
- There is an energy crisis in Europe;
- Profits tanked at Target for 2 reasons;
- Some great Girl Scout Cookie news;
- The higher cost of school supplies;
- Upscale shops use this tricky...trick;
- The Wall Street Report;
- More student debt is forgiven.
For the interview you'll meet Lauren Campbell who is one of the organizers of an upcoming hyper-local event in Windsor Heights, Iowa. Sure this is very local but it does offer a better look at this community of 5,200 folks smack dab in the middle of the Greater Des Moines Metro. Learn more about the Windsor Heights Fall Festival and our town by clicking this link.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
We are about to get "hyper-local" on you with a story about a new event happening in our community of Windsor Heights, Iowa. For those of you not familiar with our "village" know that we are situated in the middle of the Greater Des Moines Metro. So, it's like fifteen minutes from everywhere and the home to roughly 5,200 people. Here we talk about the Windsor Heights Fall Festival that takes place in September. Lauren Campbell, who also happens to be a business woman and a city councilor shares what to expect and how to get involved. Plus a shout out to Councilor Susan Skeries yet another of the driving forces behind this event. Come...see us!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
For months it was the go to for our meetings and events…today Zoom is…struggling. How bad? We'll share. It’s the business news headlines for Tuesday the 16th of July, thanks, everybody for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Zoom is in trouble how much and why;
- Taking a cruse is getting popular again;
- What? New supply chain worries?
- American Airlines and supersonic travel;
- Saying goodbye to two famous muscle cars;
- Now Amazon is hiking rates;
- The new Walmart report tells us a bunch;
- A big win for the Biden Administration;
- The Wall Street Report;
- This one life decision adds $ to your personal wealth.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
As to the “recession” it looks like consumers didn’t get the memo…as they continue to roll with the punches. And, it's day number five of the Great Iowa State Fair. Just so you know. Welcome back to the business news headlines for Monday the 15th of August, thanks, everybody for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Recession? What recession?
- Starbucks says smells something fishy;
- Stocks rose but oil fell...big time;
- The auto industry and lost jobs;
- Consumer switching to cheaper items;
- We have a food recall for you;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, this is "Well Being Week" did you know?
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
We kick things off today about a wild story dealing with some retail stores overcharging customers at check out. Also, today is the second day of the great Iowa State Fair and there is news out, at the end of the broadcast about the future of Major League Baseball at The Field of Dreams also in...Iowa. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Retail over-charging and getting caught;
- "Surprise!" says General Motors;
- Job cuts happening at Best Buy;
- Not to be outdone so too at Peloton;
- Union News from Trader Joes;
- How about a Ring reality TV show?
- What's in the Inflation Reduction Act?
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, Quiet Quitting is having a moment.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
It was a one – two punch of good economic news…we think...but that couldn't hold Wall Street together. Oh and tonight the Chicago Cubs face off against the Cincinnati Reds in Iowa at the Field of Dreams. Will I be watching? Yep. It’s the business news headlines for Thursday the 11th of August, thanks for being with us! Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Some economic news to chew over;
- The DOJ and former President Trump;
- Walgreens needs pharmacists how badly?
- Happy Holidays - The USPS is raising rates;
- The Chicago Mayor has words about companies leaving;
- A fight at at GM plant results in the death of a worker;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Gen X worries about caring for their aging parents.
For the interview you'll meet Julie Gammack the founder of the Okoboji Writers Retreat. This is an amazing adventure for any creative to attend. Here we talk about who should go, what to expect and how much fun the event offers. In other words we ain't stuffy. To listen, just click here.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Last year when my friend, journalist and entrepreneur, Julie Gammack called to invite me to attend the Okoboji Writers Retreat I was happy to say "Yes!". I figured that maybe 50 writers, speakers, creators might show up. Uhm...I was wrong. Over 120 folks showed up to listen, learn and get motivated to create. Now it's time for the Okoboji Writers Retreat 2.0 and it's a big deal. Here Julie will explain what to expect and some of the folks who will be attending. And she leaves us with a tease of something else she is working on. Listen in and consider joining us in September. Oh and this is NOT a stuffy event...we have a blast!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
It was a major surprise as the new inflation numbers came in and shocked Wall Street. It's the business news headlines for Wednesday the 10th day of August, thanks for being here. And, stick around for a major story that will have a huge impact on consumers, retailers, farmers and restaurants. No, really. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The surprising news about inflation;
- The Ford Lightening price could be scary;
- Schools resume but where are the teachers;
- Boeing starts delivery of new aircraft;
- Biden addresses inflation concerns;
- Disney adds more streaming customers;
- Papa Johns is changing...pizza;
- Coca Cola has a "dreamy" new flavor;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Google tells Apple to get the message.
For the interview you'll meet Chad Tentinger the founder of Cattlemen's Heritage which, in his words, is a way to save the family farm. Think beef production in a whole new way from technology, to great pay, benefits, increased profit to farmers, less risk and more. Oh...and his plan will allow you the consumer to know much more about what you are buying or ordering in restaurants right down to the farm the animal came from. This is...big and you can hear our conversation here.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
If you've been associated with the agriculture community you know we've all heard it before...the saving of the family farm. Well, this story might meet that objective. Here is Chad Tentinger a cattle producer from Iowa who, for the past three years had devoted his time and money in the creation of Cattlemen's Heritage a whole new way to do beef production that not only pays producers well but also uses some amazing technology to allow consumers to know exactly where their steak came from. In addition the state of the art facility will pay premium wages, have an in-house daycare, health facility and more. Farmers, Ranchers, Retailers and Consumers need to spend some time with Chad Tentinger.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
It seems like everybody is talking about semiconductor chips So what is in the CHIPS and Science Bill signed into law today? We'll share that story first. It’s the business news headlines for Tuesday the 9th day of August, thanks, everybody for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Just what is in that massive CHIPS bill?
- Robot Vending Machines & Walmart Parking Lots;
- The end of worker shortages might be here;
- The Ford F-150 Lightening just got more expsnsive;
- That incentive to buy an EV is it...real?
- Walmart said to be eying streaming...again;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Another tech company to layoff workers.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
While it's not really business news this story could impact a decision to move to a state or...not. We're talking murder rates. It's the business news headlines for Monday the 8th day of August, thanks for being here. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- States that lead in the rate of murders in ten years;
- You'll find that story amazing and not what you are expecting;
- The price of oil went up today;
- No, you can't switch "Made In" labels as this company learned;
- Two talking points from the Inflation Reduction Act;
- A big increase in social security payments?
- Some surprising inflation news from the New York Fed;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Serious concerns about the housing market.
For the interview we took this one on the road. My guest is Ken Chester the founder and host of Roadworthy Drive and we did it while we were rolling down the road. Hey we were talking about cars, technology and transportation so...why not. To listen to that conversation, click here.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Ken Chester is the founder and host of the nationally known broadcast Roadworthy Drive that deals with all forms of transportation and technology. Here is a first: We're driving back from an event honoring the 80th Birthday of News/Talk 1540 KXEL (where we are both privileged to be carried) and I asked Ken if we could do the interview as we rolled down the road. Why not? We're talking about transportation and vehicles and while there may be a law against texting and driving...we couldn't find one about driving and recording. Here is our "mobile conversation":
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
The Jobs Report was, in a word, astounding and, we'll add a second word…surprising. It’s the business news headlines for Friday the 5th day of July thanks for being with us again. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The amazing jobs report and fallout;
- Paying more for poultry? It's a bet;
- It was a wild day for oil prices;
- Gas prices continue to tumble;
- Are quitters regretting their quit?
- Verizon layoffs but how many;
- T-Mobile not far behind;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Boomers staying on the job longer it would seem
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
You might want to sit down for this….today oil fell to under 89 bucks a barrel. And, we're starting to see gas prices under $3.25 a gallon. It’s the business news headlines for Thursday the 4th day of August…thanks everybody for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- What's going on with oil prices?
- Some amazing gas prices from today;
- Wall Street Rally - What to make of it;
- Quitting...Quietly. A new trend;
- What is the future of HBO Max?
- Banana Boat recall of some sunscreens;
- What? An olive oil shortage and why;
- Wait! A boycott of Cracker Barrel?
- The Wall Street Report;
- Hiring slows yet again says LinkedIn.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Here's some big news, in at least a dozen U.S. cities wages in June jumped up by 150 bucks a week and we'll share where. It’s the business news headlines for Wednesday the 3rd day of August…thanks, everybody, for being with us again today. Also, a remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- In one city wages are up by 40% a week;
- Wall Street got back to business today;
- Interest rate pressure on mortgage loans;
- The data says fewer people are going to Walmart;
- Meanwhile, Walmart announced job cuts;
- Equifax and bad credit reports;
- Tyson Foods thumbing their nose at a subpoena;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Nervous CEO's cutting swag to dinners to office space.
For the interview you'll meet entrepreneur Pat Russell who, along with his son Trey, have a ever growing agricultural parts business, Russell's Tractor Parts in Scottsboro, Alabama. It's a great story of change and partnership and to listen just click here.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
We love helping folks tell the story of their business. How they got started, who they serve, what growing pains they've been through. Entrepreneurs the world over know all about each of those issues and more. Today we're sitting down with Pat Russell the founder of Russell's Tractor Parts located in Scottsboro, Alabama. Pat has been pushing iron for years and he's now in partnership with his son Trey who happens to be the president of the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association. That too is something Pat Russell knows plenty about. Enjoy...we sure did! Also, a remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan and the markets…react. The White House...too. It’s the business news headlines for Tuesday the second day of August…thanks for being with us. Also, a remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- That Taiwan Trip;
- GEICO closes down in California but why?
- Amazon pulling back warehouses;
- Tito's Vodka is selling empty cans;
- That story is a HOOT;
- Some food news from Taco Bell;
- Airbnb is thriving because of you;
- The Boys are Back with Mike Judge;
- The Wall Street Report;
- "Everything must go!" Big box retailers.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Each Sunday it's Insight on Business the News Hour, Week in Review that airs on News Talk 1540 KXEL based in Waterloo, Iowa. Recently we were asked to join that staff for an 80th Birthday Party for the station. It was a great adventure being able to mingle with the many listeners who joined us for the afternoon. We went along with Ken Chester from Roadworthy Drive, and had a great time in an open mic conversation with fans of the station. Here is a conversation with News Director Jeff Stein about the impact of radio, the spoken word, the future of news and a bit about the birthday. Enjoy...we sure did!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Is it too early for a scary story about…Halloween? It’s the business news headlines for Monday the first day of August…thanks for being with us everybody. And stick around for a conversation with Jeff Stein from News/Talk 1540 KXEL as we chat about birthdays, broadcasting, the spoken word and its impact on consumers. Also, a remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Scary Stuff from Hershey;
- A sports retailer closes all their stores;
- USPS to cut 50,000 jobs;
- Boeing and some good news for a change;
- P&G, Cascade and Idle Dishwashers...it's a story;
- Drone delivery coming big to six states;
- Some union news about Starbucks;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Studying the four-day work week.
For the interview it's Jeff Stein from News/Talk 1540 KXEL as we chat it up about the business of broadcasting, listeners, their 80th Birthday Party and a bunch more about the impact of the spoken word. To listen in, just click here.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Each Sunday it's Insight on Business the News Hour, Week in Review that airs on News Talk 1540 KXEL based in Waterloo, Iowa. Recently we were asked to join that staff for an 80th Birthday Party for the station. It was a great adventure being able to mingle with the many listeners who joined us for the afternoon. We went along with Ken Chester from Roadworthy Drive, and had a great time in an open mic conversation with fans of the station. Here is a conversation with News Director Jeff Stein about the impact of radio, the spoken word, the future of news and a bit about the birthday. Enjoy...we sure did!
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
In case you were wondering…the Markets had their best month since November of 2020….even while talking…recession. It’s the business news headlines for Friday the 29th day of July…thanks for being here. Also, a remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- If the sky is falling what's going on with Wall Street;
- He says major layoffs are coming and more bad news;
- Wait, what happened to consumer spending?
- Guess who recorded record profits...come on you know;
- Warren Buffett has a classic line for you. Such wisdom;
- Let's dig deeper into this "Recession Thingy";
- What states consumer the most gas by person? We have a list;
- The Wall Street Report;
- So, you want a paycheck or free chicken? Ouch!
That's a wrap and thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
We kick things off today with a good news story: Did you hear how McDonald’s used data to become…real and caring? It's a big marketing win we need to share. It’s the business news headlines for Thursday the 28th of July, thanks, everybody for being with us. Also, a remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Digital, Data Marketing that wins;
- It happened and folks are trying to figure it out;
- Jet Blue to acquire Spirit and what that means;
- Home builders say "Recession!";
- Remember house bidding? Slowing;
- Ford says they have too many people;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Might the fed pivot and lower rates?
- Green is going away says Coke and others.
That's a wrap and thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
The Fed raised interest rates today and Chair Jerome Powell said something very…interesting and that lit up Wall Street. It’s the business news headlines for Wednesday the 27th day of July…thanks, everybody for being with us. And, stick around for the conversation with entrepreneur, author and coach Sarah Young. Also, a remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Fed Chair Jerome Powell said...
- Biden just may have ended the fuel crisis;
- When diners get angry...what do you do?
- The list of unhealthy food choices is out;
- Walmart to slash prices and we have that list;
- More semi-conductor chips in your future;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Gen Z gives social media a big..."Meh..."
For the interview you'll meet Sarah Young author, speaker and entrepreneur Sarah Young. Her book, Expansive Impact - An Invitation to Lead in Everyday Moments is so impactful in the way it defines how we can always "be on" yet lead with our heart. Here is a wide ranging conversation about the book and about her business Zing Collaborative. To listen to that conversation, click here.
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This year during EntreFEST 2022 we were fortunate to, literally, bump into author, speaker and entrepreneur Sarah Young. Her book, Expansive Impact - An Invitation to Lead in Everyday Moments is so impactful in the way it defines how we can always "be on" yet lead with our heart. Here is a wide ranging conversation about the book and about her business Zing Collaborative. Also, a remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Now, meet Sarah Young:
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Retail got hit today following a dismal report by…Walmart. When you are the biggest it often, as it did today, impact other companies. It’s the business news headlines for Tuesday the 26th day of July, thanks for being with us everybody. Also, a remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today...and thanks for listening!
- Walmart troubles and consumers;
- So how overstocked is Walmart?
- The Fed and Interest Rates...tomorrow;
- Are U.S. and European banks guilty of war crimes?
- The future of WWE minus Vince McMahon;
- Target to open more distribution and why;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Renting in NYC means real...pain.
For the interview you'll meet Paul Pate the Secretary of State for Iowa. No, we're not talking politics but business. From the record number of LLC's created in just one year and what that means to why Iowa seems attractive to immigrants and what his office has done to streamline business filings. To hear that conversation, click here.
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Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with the Secretary of State for Iowa, Paul Pate to talk business. We were at the recent 80th Birthday Party for News/Talk 1450 KXEL and I wanted to know more about how the Secretary of State's Office assists businesses, what changes he has made to the office and talk about the astounding number of LLC's that have registered in just one year. Also, a remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here now is Iowa Secretary of State, Paul Pate:
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Just when you thought you might be gaining on gas prices...gasoline refiners may be forced to cut production…want to know…why? It’s the business news headlines for Monday the 25th day of July, thanks for being with us everybody. And, a remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is what we've got for you today:
- Gas production and the global economy;
- The Biden Administration and recession talk;
- Is Tesla guilty of discrimination? We have that story;
- Boeing workers vote to go out on strike;
- Conflicting data has the Fed in a tight spot;
- A former congressman arrested for insider trading;
- The Wall Street Report;
- What you are buying and not buying tells us...
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Once again, the worry is in when it comes to social media and advertising revenue. It’s the business news headlines for Friday the 22nd day of July…thanks for being with us. Before we get into the news a note about recessions and advertising/marketing. Advertisers who cut back on their ad spends during tough economic times lose market share while those who continue gain. So, you want proof? Here's an article we wrote several years ago that speaks that that very issue. One other thing: Remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is what we've got for you today:
- Recession scares advertisers and social media;
- "Nobody want to work anymore!" The myth;
- Cannabis news from the U.S.;
- Cannabis news from Canada;
- Struggling to pay bills? You are not alone;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Love or Money? Love, it seems loses out.
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In yet another surprise U.S. jobless claims were up and over expectations. and that caused us to do a double take. It’s the business news headlines for Thursday the 21st of July, thanks, as always, everybody for being here. And, a reminder that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is what we've got for you today:
- Those jobless numbers surprised and what that means;
- Wall Street posted another winning day;
- Fighting unions this time Chipotle?
- More corporate job cuts announced;
- EV prices and consumer reluctance but, there is a but;
- Snap stock...well, snaps;
- Consumers and brand loyalty. You need to hear this;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Americans now priced out of...America?
For the interview we're talking with Ro Crosbie the President/CEO of Tero International about the opportunities and the challenges of the remote workforce. How can leaders better position their workers and those teams? What should they know in advance and how can they become a motivating factor? Asked and answered right here.
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The pandemic has changed everything. From how we shop to how we interact with friends and family. But one of the biggest disrupters has been the relationship between workers and the office. Here you'll meet Ro Crosbie the President/CEO of Tero International as we talk about the challenges and the opportunities presented by this new paradigm. From dealing with individual workers to teams, leaders need to, truly, be on their game.
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One of the Big Three automakers to cut 8,000 jobs…and why. It’s the business news headlines for Wednesday the 20th day of July….thanks, everybody for being with us. And, a remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is what we've got for you today:
- Ford, Cash, EV's and Production;
- Is the "Bear" hibernating?
- McDonald's brings back a favorite;
- What? Boycott Walgreens? And why;
- Another retail company said to eye bankruptcy;
- Could GM be getting into restoration?
- Remember when Tesla was big on Bitcoin?
- We've got some positive chip news;
- Where are the "job quitters" going?
- The Wall Street Report;
- Vacations out of reach for many Americans.
For the interview you'll meet Lisa Carponelli and Kim Hopkins the entrepreneurs behind Velorosa - Cycling Wear for Bike-Minded Women. They launched during RAGBRAI (Registers Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa) in 2017 and still going strong. The who, what, where and why of Velorosa here.
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Here you'll meet two entrepreneurs who matched their love for cycling to the need for stylish cycling clothing. Lisa Carponelli and Kim Hopkins made the bold move to launch Velorosa - Cycling Wear for Bike-Minded Women during RAGBRAI (Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa) in 2015. Pooling their money they hit the road and their "kits" were a success. Here you'll learn about the who, what, where and why of Velorosa and yes, they'll be at RAGBRAI again this year. One more thing get 15% off when you order online and use the promo-code: Insight15. Slick huh? And, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is Lisa and Kim:
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Guess you know by now…green means…go and that's what happened today on Wall Street. It’s the business news headlines for Tuesday the 19th of July, thanks, everybody for being with us again today. And, a remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is what we've got for you today:
- Investors think we've seen the bottom;
- One more time with CEO wages;
- Password sharing is a Netflix issue but;
- So too is losing more subscribers;
- Heard of "Freind-Shoreing"? You will today;
- Sticky Keys, Apple and $50 million;
- An interesting "Wrack-a-Mole story;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Online media subscriptions in trouble.
For the interview you'll meet Dr. Greg Gilbaugh a dentist, business coach, author, speaker and a guy who has an interesting look at the intersection of business, family and faith. This is some seriously good stuff and to listen, just click here.
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Not long ago we were introduced to Dr. Greg Gilbaugh a practicing dentist from Iowa. But it was not about dental care but about...business. Greg is an author, speaker and business coach. This conversation covers that as well as the interesting intersection between business, faith and family. Here Greg offers up some thoughts about leadership, mission, employees and how faith can have a role...everywhere. Learn more about Dr. Greg Gilbaugh here and listen to what he has to say...here:
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
When one of the world's largest and most wealthy companies says it's going to "pause" its spending that gets the attention of everybody. It's the business news headlines for Monday the 18th of July thanks, as always for being with us. And, a remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is what we've got for you today:
- Apple "pauses" and that gets noticed;
- Corporate CEO's are not worried about inflation and why;
- The world's largest car market about to lose a nameplate;
- Netflix is facing some real issues;
- Ford is clearly not giving up on gasoline trucks;
- Boeing gets new life from Delta Airlines;
- Something really odd in the job market;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And Toys R Us - Comeback Number Two.
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Well now….just what happened today when it came to retail sales? We’ll share and it's a big story that really moved the markets. Welcome to the business news headlines for Friday the 15th of July and we’re coming to you again from sunny and very warm Alabama…glad you’re with us. And, outside of these reports you can follow us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.
- You are still buying stuff and it shows;
- A deeper dive into the retail numbers;
- President Biden, Saudi Arabia and Oil;
- Intel has some news that will not make you happy;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Millennials and Inflation?
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In case you’ve run out of stuff to worry about think…copper. It’s the business news headlines for Thursday the 14th of July….thanks for being with us again today while we broadcast from sunny and warm Scottsboro, Alabama. Oh, and if you check out our Instagram or Twitter account you've got to see this very "sweet" café we had lunch at today. Find us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.
- Copper the next shoe to drop;
- Some sweet news out of Chicago;
- A Beer Story for you...sounds...cool;
- And some Beer Trivia on a hot day;
- Ads are coming to Netflix and why;
- Weekly jobless claims are up and what that means;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, another crypto company files for Chapter 11.
For the interview we're talking about "Gaslighting". Where it comes from and what it does to employees and productivity. My guest is Dr. Harwant Khush a research fellow for Tero International. You can hear that conversation...here.
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To be honest I had no idea where the term "gaslighting" came from nor was I that familiar with what it actually was and how it can creep into the business world and kill productivity. Here you will meet Dr. Harwant Khush a research fellow with Tero International who explains where it came from and what it can do to staff and productivity. We thought it's an important topic to discuss and to learn more about. A reminder that you can follow along with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Meet Dr. Khusch:
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
We are not alone in fighting inflation, the Bank of Canada is in the same boat. Meanwhile here in the U.S. the June inflation rate hit 9.1 percent….a new record. It’s the business news headlines for Wednesday the 13th of July…thanks for being with us. And, a remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is what we've got for you today:
- The Bank of Canada shocks Bay Street;
- The Inflation Rate of 9.1% gets some attention;
- Did you hear about the fake CPI report?
- Kohls says it has a plan to bring back consumers;
- Starbucks closing 16 stores and why;
- You are still shopping Amazon Prime even though...
- Some key numbers about inflation you should know;
- The Wall Street Report;
- More layoffs announced but there is a but.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
The consumer price index is due out tomorrow morning…some are betting inflation will hit 9% and if that happens watch the markets. It’s the business news headlines for Tuesday the 12th of July…thanks for being with us. And, a remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is what we've got for you today:
- Will inflation hit 9% in the CPI;
- But, wait some are saying inflation will go down;
- Yet another rocky day on Wall Street;
- The price of oil and gasoline down yet again;
- Want some free chicken nuggets?
- Amazon Prime Days are said to be "underwhelming";
- Notice the rate increase at USPS?
- Peloton will stop manufacturing their equipment;
- 4,500 EV's order from a company we bet you don't know;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, are Americans giving up on the...news?
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Tech Stocks tumbled today…and we’ll share why. It’s the business news headlines for Monday the 11th day of July…thanks for being with us. and we're grateful, as always that you're with us again today. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is what we've got for you today:
- Tech stocks take a beating;
- Banks to kick off earnings reports;
- Walmart: Creamer or Whitener?
- Oh, those Walmart sales....
- It won't die: Costco and the hot dog combo;
- Gas prices continue to tumble;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The Uber whistleblower story.
For the interview: What about student loans? The interest rate? Does it matter if you borrow from a non-profit? Meet Steve McCullough from ISL Education Lending where those questions are all asked and answered. Our best advice is to share this conversation with those you know that may be headed off to a college, university or trade school. Information is critical for the future of the student and...family. To listen to that, just click here.
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There is so much more to learn about getting and then paying back a student loan. What are the options? The interest rate? What help is available? How can the parents and the student better understand their choices and what's smart. Oh, and is the lender a non-profit? Meet Steve McCullough from ISL Education Lending where those questions are all asked and answered. Our best advice is to share this conversation with those you know that may be headed off to a college, university or trade school. Information is critical for the future of the student and...family. A reminder that you can follow along with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
It took the experts by surprise….what was that? The Jobs Report. It’s the business news headlines for Friday the 8th day of July…thanks for being here everybody. A reminder that you can follow along with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is what we've got for you today:
- The jobs report came in hotter than expected;
- Small business owners weigh in on employment issues;
- Costco hiking the price of some food court items;
- Aldi is fighting back against food shoplifting;
- The Mus/Twitter deal is off and what that means;
- Walmart take a pass on a major sales event;
- WWE's Vince McMahon and $12 million in hush money;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Gen Z would rather not eat out and why.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
If you're planning a summer road trip we might have some good news (finally) for you. That story kicks off the business news headlines for Thursday the 7th of July. Thanks for being with us everybody. And a reminder that you can follow along with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is what we've got for you today:
- Oil prices and the gasoline impact;
- The Biden tweet and gas prices;
- Best way to keep people from quitting?
- Stop taking resignations!
- Elon Musk the father of 8 month old twins;
- The jobs report and some predictions;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Tech workers lives are...changing.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Today marked the second day in a row that oil prices fell and we'll share why that happened. Welcome back to the business news headlines for Wednesday the 6th day of July. And a reminder that you can follow along with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is what we've got for you today:
- Oil retreats again today and why that is happening;
- The markets ended the day in the green...again;
- Employers can't hire because Americans have too much cash;
- At least that is what Sen. Mitch McConnell says;
- Next. moldy burgers...ask Russia;
- Amazon Prime just inked a food delivery deal;
- Meaning free food delivery for you this year;
- Employers are posting fewer job openings;
- Walmart adding fees for their suppliers;
- Toyota and the 200,000th plug in and what that means;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Another "crypto casualty noted.
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Welcome back....we know, it's Tuesday but feels a bit like Monday. Today you'll learn that oil prices sink and the Nasdaq recovers….it’s been that sort of day. And a reminder that you can follow along with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is what we've got for you today:
- Oil prices tanked today and why;
- Meanwhile the Nasdaq outperformed;
- Free food from Subway is coming and why;
- Gun sales in the U.S. have tanked;
- Even if inflation ease high prices are here for awhile;
- Amazon Prime and a new feature;
- A major baked goods recall;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The "remote job" that may not be so...remote.
Those stories plus you'll hear from author, speaker and champion of workplace diversity, equality and inclusion. Her name is Michele Shelton from Louisville, Kentucky who I met on an elevator curing EntreFest 2022 which led to this remarkable conversation. To hear that, click...HERE.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Last month, while speaking at EntreFest 2022 I met Louisville native Michele Shelton in the elevator. We exchanged greetings and I asked her what she was there for. She told me she was addressing issues of diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. That brief ride to the 5th floor found us heading back to the lobby for this conversation how everybody wins when we have a diverse workplace. Meet author, speaker and equality champion Michele Shelton. And a quick reminder that you can follow along with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Investors were rattled today after the Fed Chair said there was no guarantee about avoiding a recession. It’s the business news headlines for Wednesday the 29th of June, thanks for being with us everybody. A reminder that you can follow along with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is what we've got for you today:
- The Fed Chair and sobering news;
- Dave Chappell seeks to pick his neighbors;
- Chick-Fil-A a some weird rules;
- The FTC and Walmart...a huge story;
- If the price of EV's don't come down....danger;
- Two companies with fresh layoff news;
- What? A new shortage to report?
- The Wall Street Report;
- Some good/bad airline news for the holiday.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
We're kicking things off with a bit of investment trivia…we think you’ll like. Mostly because the markets tanked today. It’s the business news headlines for Tuesday the 28th of June…thanks for being with us. A reminder that you can follow along with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is what we've got for you today:
- Let's dial it back to 1995;
- Consumer confidence hits the skids;
- Chip makers want to but, there is a but;
- Using a card for gas? We've got a warning;
- And we've got a solution as well;
- More COVID vaccine news;
- Could WFH actually help the economy;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The party is over at Airbnb.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
If you had to pick a city to live in…why not make it the most livable city on the planet? It’s the business news headlines for Monday the 27th of June…thanks for being with us everybody. And, yes, we've got a list. A reminder that you can follow along with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is what we've got for you today:
- The Most Livable Cities;
- A sketchy day on Wall Street;
- McDonald's and customer service;
- Some positive economic data;
- Gasoline prices headed down;
- A Gay Judge calls out Justice Thomas;
- Russia defaults on debt; first time since 1918;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Flying? Not so fast....
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Today the Supreme Court of the United States struck down a woman’s constitutional right for an abortion…and then businesses got involved. It’s the business news headlines for Friday the 24th day of June…thanks, as always, for being with us. And, a reminder that you can follow along with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is what we've got for you:
- SCOTUS, Roe v. Wade and Business;
- Child Care...now what?
- Wall Street soared today;
- McDonald's is changing their business model;
- A major U.S. aluminum producer shuts down;
- Frontier Airlines get sweeter on Spirit Airlines;
- Apple is ready to bargain with a union store;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Will any recession be the end of WFH?
Those stories PLUS for the interview you'll meet young Lucas Haviland who is headed to DePaul University this fall but landed a great summer gig with an international company where he hope to better hone his, already, amazing communication skills. To listen to that conversation just click here!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Crowded airports, lack of staff, delayed flights…you think it’s bad here….in Europe it’s worse. It’s the business news headlines for Thursday the 23rd of June, thanks, everybody for being with us. And, a reminder that you can follow along with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is what we've got for you:
- Airline travel is Europe is...awful;
- New unemployment numbers are out;
- How about listing cannabis companies on Wall Street;
- Netflix cuts more jobs and why;
- Is the Kohls offer off the table;
- Oil industry executives and the White House;
- Chick-Fil-A and a serious drive thru change;
- The Wall Street Report;
- SCOTUS and guns...check your stocks.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
It was a choppy trading day on Wall Street and what Fed Chair Jerome Powell said…didn’t help. It’s the business news headlines for Wednesday the 22nd day of June, thanks for being with us again today. And, a reminder that you can follow along with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is what we've got for you:
- The markets couldn't hold it together and why;
- A "Gas Tax Holiday" means what?
- Kraft is changing the name of its Macaroni and Cheese;
- Oil headed lower in price and why;
- Amazon has what is being called a "diversity problem";
- EV sales are booming yet automakers are cutting staff;
- FedEx has a new way to prove your package was delivered;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Job offers made just weeks ago being...rescinded and why.
For the interview you'll hear from a young man headed to DePaul University but first a side trip as a summer intern at a major training company. Learn what Lucas Haviland hopes to gain from this experience and more. To listen, just click here.
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Over the years we've interviewed thousands of business people, politicians, startup dreamers, media professionals, musicians and actors. Every one is different and every conversation has merit. Here you're about to meet a young man who not only has a ton of talent but a true gift of communication. Lucas Haviland is a recent high school graduate on his way to DePaul University. But before he gets there he won a role as a summer intern at Tero International. Why? We'll let him explain what he is learning and where he hopes to go.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Like many, we took yesterday off due to the national holiday of Juneteenth and recovered a bit from a fantastic Father's Day. And...a couple of days off seemed to do Wall Street some good as well. Before we get there a reminder that you can follow along with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is what we've got for you today:
- No News - Good News?
- 5 U.S. cities with massive unoccupied housing;
- Customer Service and Fast Food Flops;
- Kellogg's to become three companies;
- Dairy Queen, Bottled Water and The Blizzard;
- Uber & Lyft face a class action legal issue;
- Beer trouble in...Germany;
- The Wall Street Report;
- UberX Share is starting up and what that means.
For the interview you'll hear from Liz Kennedy in what was a totally unplanned conversation that we found interesting and amazing. From who owns The Cedar Rapids Gazette to exploring big ideas that will shape the future of Iowa. This is some serious good stuff....to listen just click here.
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Nothing ever happens by accident. I'm reviewing interview notes during EntreFest held this year in Iowa City, Iowa when a woman sees my press badge. Turns out Liz Kennedy is in charge of digital media for The Cedar Rapids Gazette. That led to this conversation about Iowa Ideas a multi day virtual event covering significant health issues impacting Iowans. (Yes, you can attend!) There is a shocking story about who owns the Gazette (which sheds new light on how they cover the news) and how badly they want your ideas and input. And, if that's not enough there is a fall (October 13-14) Iowa Ideas virtual event with the keynote being none other than the famous Simon Estes. So much to unpack here...enjoy. I sure did!
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It was a mixed bag on Wall Street as the Dow extended it’s loses but…Tech bounced up. It’s the business news headlines for Friday the 17th of June…thanks for being with us. And you can follow along with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is what we've got for you today:
- The Dow couldn't hold it together;
- Oil prices drop for the second day;
- Interest rates taking a bit out of the housing sector;
- Juneteenth is upon us and what that means;
- What if we run out of people to...hire?
- The Wall Street Report;
- Gen Z wants it all or they...walk.
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Two days ago it was Fed Fear….today it’s Recession Fear. It’s also the business news headlines for Thursday the 16th of June…thanks, as always, for being with us everybody. And you can follow along with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is what we've got for you today:
- Recession or overvalued stocks;
- Local taxes are benefiting from inflation;
- Also store brands are flying off shelves;
- WWE and the $3 million in "hush money";
- Did Lyft hide some safety issues;
- President Biden and a new shipping law;
- Fewer people signed up for unemployment;
- An iconic makeup company files for Chapter 11;
- The "ugly" Wall Street Report;
- Delta says, "No, we are not a WeWork hub."
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Uncertainty is the worst thing for Wall Street…proof…today. It’s the business news headlines for Wednesday the 15th day of June, thanks for being with us again. And you can follow along with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is what we've got for you today:
- The markets reversed on the Fed news and why;
- They are called "forever chemicals" think...water;
- Kids, vaccines and the FDA;
- More oil in reserves sends the price down;
- President Biden to refineries, "get busy";
- Some burger chains are hurting, we have a list;
- Now more expensive to own rather than rent;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Watch out TicTok...YouTube is coming hard!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
The price of oil…down…gold down and Caterpillar’s HQ is leaving…Illinois. It’s the business news headlines for Tuesday the 14th of June…thanks for being with us everybody. And you can follow along with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.
- Caterpillar wants to be more profitable so...
- Ford and the Mustang EV...a problem;
- Tech companies are laying off thousands;
- A perk at Sam's Club is going away;
- Pollution and life span...a shocking report;
- Some airline news...think Spirit;
- Some winners because of inflation include...
- Small business owners are worried...very;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Meta says it's working to keep kids "safe".
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It was NOT a pretty day on Wall Street as investors fear even more "tough medicine" coming from the Fed. That's what kicks off the headline news for today. And you can follow along with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.
- What investors fear and why;
- IKEA might be...closing?
- Walmart making some interesting adjustments;
- McDonald's is back in Russia...well, sort of;
- AAA says they are getting more roadside assistance calls;
- Gender problems at Google and it's costly;
- A new housing report...will prices fall?
- The Wall Street Report;
- Do you REALLY need that MBA?
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
A really short newscast this evening and I’ll share…why. It’s the business news headlines for Friday the 10th day of June, thanks for being here everybody. Here's what we've got for you:
- A quick programming note;
- Inflation shocks the markets;
- The wacky used car market;
- Boeing and Air Force One...a headache;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Meta is conducting an investigation.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Once again, the business news headlines are coming to you from Iowa City, Iowa the home for EntreFest 2022 where we've been busy all day meeting and recording some amazing stories we'll be sharing with you over the next couple of weeks. We really love this event where well over 400 people came to learn and share. Meanwhile, in the news:
- Investors bolted for the door today;
- Changes coming to Kohls;
- Tesla saw amazing production numbers in China;
- Ford sued by customers...think fires under the hood;
- They fell into a vat of...chocolate. Willy Wonka?
- The Wall Street Report;
- Stitchfix announces...layoffs.
For the interview you'll meet entrepreneur Ben Snyder a business consultant who has created a bicycle taxi service called Pedal Power. It's really a great story and you can hear the excitement in his voice. Think pedicabs and the business is growing. To hear that conversation just click here.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Over the years we've interviewed lots and lots of entrepreneurs to established business people but this is the first time we've focused on a business consultant who has created a bicycle taxi service called Pedal Power. What is so stunning about Ben Snyder is how involved he is in, well, everything. Marketing, selling, hiring, promoting other businesses, fixing his equipment, finding new equipment to add to his bikes. And, you can hear the excitememt in his voice. Ben is working EntreFest 2022 when we caught up with him on the Ped Mall in Iowa City.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome back and, a programing note, we're headed out on the road for the next couple of days for EntreFest a major event this year being held in Iowa City, Iowa. Entrepreneurs from across the country will come to learn and to engage their ideas with peers and other professionals. And, yes, we'll have some updates from the event. Perhaps we'll see you there this year or next? Today, here's what we've got for you:
- Oil topped $122 a barrel today...ouch;
- Forced "Monkey Labor"? It's a story;
- Refineries are shutting down...what?
- Running out of beer in Pennsylvania?
- The "Hero Pay" story from Minnesota;
- Smucker's not afraid to raise prices and why;
- The Wall Street Report
- Inflation meet "Shrink-Flation".
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
The surprising reality about the price of…gasoline. It’s the business news headlines for Tuesday the 7th of June, thanks for being with us. And, stay with us for a conversation with playwright Cathy Lesser Mansfield who is bringing this historical opera "The Sparks Fly Upward" to Cleveland this week. And, you can be anywhere on the planet and see this great piece of work. Let's go!
- What's really behind the cost of gasoline;
- Where it's headed and when it might come down;
- 10 cities that will pay you to move there;
- We're going to whine about wine prices;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, Target has a problem. Too much stuff!
For the interview you'll meet playwriter Cathy Lesser Mansfield who, several years ago, created The Sparks Fly Upward an amazing piece of work that focuses on the lives of three families caught up in The Holocaust. It is both a story about history and of hope. Here you'll learn about the relevance it has on our world today and the timing is so...perfect. This will be presented in Cleveland on June 9 through the 12th but, what is wonderful is that you can watch The Sparks Fly Upward from wherever on the planet you happen to be. To listen to our conversation click here.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Here you will meet playwriter Cathy Lesser Mansfield who, several years ago, created The Sparks Fly Upward an amazing piece of work that focuses on the lives of three families caught up in The Holocaust. It is both a story about history and of hope. Here you'll learn about the relevance it has on our world today and the timing is so...perfect. This will be presented in Cleveland on June 9 through the 12th but, what is wonderful is that you can watch The Sparks Fly Upward from wherever on the planet you happen to be. Tickets and more can be found here. It was such a joy to connect with Cathy again...and for good reason.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
There are some cities in the U.S. where the price of a home is actually…falling. It’s the business news headlines for Monday the 6th of June, thanks for being with us! And, here's what we've got for you today:
- The top 5 cities where housing costs are going down;
- The two-story Taco Bell drive through...amazing;
- Online grocery sales still strong;
- But, the competition is fierce;
- Unions cry foul on a Starbucks decision;
- The 10-year T-Bill and the markets;
- New stuff for the Apple Watch;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Live audio listening going down.
Those stories plus you'll meet businessman, author and keynote speaker Jack Stack who recently surprised some 500 people gathered at The Central Iowa Business Conference with two words. What are they and why should you pay attention? To listen, click here.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Today we learned that the U.S. added 390,000 jobs. Wall Street was hoping for much less… It’s the business news headlines for Friday the 3rd day of June, thanks for being with us everybody. This has been quite a week and we've felt it here. Just last night two young people lost their lives in a church parking lot in Ames, Iowa and the shooter then took his own life in what is being described as a "domestic situation". Gun violence continues to rock us and the entire nation. Sorry for the sidetrack but it's been a week. In the business news headlines:
- 390,000 jobs added in May - Wall Street wanted fewer;
- Does that add up? Some thoughts;
- Meanwhile there has been a surge in layoffs;
- But fewer people are filing for unemployment;
- Headed toward a recession or...not?
- Acquiring Kohls is, well, complicated;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Restaurants may be biting the hand that feeds them.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
ADP is issuing a warning about the May Job Numbers…it’s the business news headlines for Thursday the 2nd day of June…thanks for being with us. And, just a teaser, if you are under the age of 55 we suspect the last story today might not have the same impact on you than those traveling folks of the 60's and 70's. Here's what we've got:
- If the numbers hold it's a job failure;
- Oil prices climb;
- Wall Street shrugged off some news;
- Facebook is sending out checks;
- Some $5.8 billion in student debt forgiven;
- Time to bring back the "Brown Bag" for lunch?
- The Wall Street Report;
- Today we lost something iconic...no, really.
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Off mic he said to me, "I'm going to share with you what ails so many businesses, families and our nation and it can be wrapped up in two words, financial literacy." Meet Jack Stack: businessman, author, keynote speaker who, in the next several minutes, will share with you how you can build a thriving business by getting everybody on board...and it's not done by holding hands and singing Kumbaya. No, his tried and true method is to get everybody from the line worker to HR to engineering to marketing to the front office to better understand what's going on "inside the numbers" and how they can play a part in creating productivity and profit. And, it not only can help businesses but also families and that, he says, will cure so many of our nation's ills. Strap in for Jack Stack.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Soon it could be time to get “Back to the Future”… It’s the business news headlines for Wednesday the first day of June, thanks for being with us...and yes, we're talking cars...and more. Here's what we've got for you:
- A new EV with a history?
- The first of the month was bearish;
- Janet Yellen says she made a mistake;
- Oil prices climb and why;
- Elon Musk says RTO or goodbye;
- Paycheck to paycheck at $250K a year;
- New labor numbers are out;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Buy Now Pay Later - Be Very Careful.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
There’s been lots of fuss about the lack of baby formula…but that’s not all that is scarce on grocer shelves…. It’s the business news headlines for Tuesday the 31st and final day of May. Thanks for being with us everybody and here's what we've got for you today:
- More than baby formula missing from shelves;
- We have a list of missing stuff and...why;
- GM might just have changed charging EV's;
- Customer frustration and a tweet that should never be sent;
- Consumer spending is changing and that worries retail;
- The Wall Street Report;
- New numbers from the housing industry.
For the interview you'll meet Brenna Young who has reimagined herself, in true entrepreneurial spirit, from catering expert to an expert at navigating craft...boats. Her new business, Party on the Lake, is not only amazing but even more surprising when it's coming out of...Iowa. To listen, Click here.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
This truly is one of the more inventive business adventures we've ever featured. Brenna Young was on our newscast several years ago when she had a catering business. A couple of years ago she sold that and reimagined herself as a "Boat Captain for Hire". She went to the United States Coast Guard training facility and now can captain your boat...wherever. She recently traveled to Florida to better learn about navigating the Gulf of Mexico. Her business, Party on the Lake, is a real tribute to entrepreneurship. Listen as we talk about it.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
There are some signs that inflation is…cooling off. It’s the business news headlines for Friday the 27th day of May, thanks for being with us everybody and Happy Memorial Day Weekend. Here's what we've got for you:
- Data suggests that inflation really is cooling;
- Consumers are still consuming and how we know;
- Some disturbing news about...ketchup;
- She says these things you should never buy at Sam's Club;
- The baby formula crisis is getting worse;
- The history of a huge business blunder...really huge;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Elon Musk gets sued by Twitter shareholders and why.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
For weeks we’ve been told we’re headed for a recession and the Fed acted too late in tackling inflation. But…now? We've got a new story. It’s the business news headlines for Thursday the 26th day of May, thanks for being with us. Here's what we've got:
- Recession? Not so fast...
- This major burger chain could get a new owner;
- Yet another scarce item at the grocery store;
- Oh, and what is behind that shortage;
- Living Large - CEO pay vs. worker pay;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Bye-Bye office...forever.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
The word of the day is…Flexibility. It’s the business news headlines for Wednesday the 25th of May, thanks for being with us everybody. Here's what we've got for you plus, make sure you click through for the conversation about refugees and immigrants, World Refugee Day and some of the events happening near us...and perhaps near you. For the news:
- The key, according to the Fed is "flexibility";
- Food images and lawsuits...again;
- Canada - Concerned about the viability of the U.S.?
- Some new housing news and hope;
- Shareholders, racial justice and the environment;
- We seem to be still updating our homes;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The NFL seeking a new Super Bowl halftime sponsor and why.
Those stories plus you'll meet Stephanie Moris from the Refugee Alliance of Central Iowa who is in to chat about some really interesting programing ahead of World Refugee Day that happens on June 20. While it's hyper-local you might find some inspiration and hope in what she share., To listen to that conversation click here.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Throughout the month of June many communities will be holding special events to mark World Refugee Day on June 20. Here the Refugee Alliance of Central Iowa has lots of ways to learn and to celebrate. From a special screening of "Flee" to a "Learning Walk" around Colby Park in Windsor Heights and a wonderful listing of restaurants and events that are taking place. Meet our friend Stephanie Moris who details what this month is all about. Enjoy...we did!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Back in the saddle but not back to our studios. This is coming to you from the Central Iowa Business Conference being held in Des Moines that, to our mind, should be re-branded to the Midwest Business Conference. In the coming days you'll hear from some of the people who attended with their unique business stories that span the nation. But first, here is what we've got for you today:
- Tech Stocks took a beating today;
- Pizza and the Kansas Supreme Court;
- The Juneteenth ice cream saga;
- Microchips a Macro Problem;
- Ukraine and the global economy;
- The future of Zoom?
- The Wall Street Report;
- The data on job quitters.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
It’s the Monday edition of the business news headlines which I wrote in a airport terminal and then do to a crash of a twin engine Cessna through the Clearwater/St. Petersburg Airport (nobody hurt) we had to wait hours for the FAA to open up the airport. Then over an hour later we finally took off. Not arriving in Iowa until 9:00PM. What a day and here's the news:
- The Markets bounced back;
- Not a good couple of weeks for Elon Musk;
- In case you've run out of stuff to worry about...
- Summer road trips in spite of higher gas prices;
- Another big chain leaves Russia;
- The IRS is raising interest rates;
- A major bank increased its minimum wage...a bunch;
- The Wall Street Report;
- How about "Mandatory Vacation"?
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Some investors are telling younger people…”Go and buy on the dip”. Will they…listen? It’s the business news headlines for Friday the 20th day of May…thanks everybody for being with us. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Go buy the dip they say and why;
- A scary retail trend is shaping up;
- Inflation hitting lower income families;
- This is a WILD court order and the impact...
- Target and retail miss-steps;
- Housing prices increase yet again;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Yet another scandal at Wells Fargo
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
If you are an investor you are scared…for a large percent of the population it’s pretty…meh. It’s the business news headlines for Thursday the 19th day of May…thanks for being with us as we regroup from our mobile studio in Florida. Here's what we've got for you:
- Just how many folks are into stocks;
- Nearly 2 million Americans did this so far this year;
- Restaurants and their Public Image...naming names;
- McDonald's has found a buyer for Russian locations;
- The Amazon of cars is in trouble. We'll detail;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Who really wants the 4-Day Work Week?
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
There has been much said about the Iowa Caucuses and should they or should they not remain first in the nation come 2024. Here is a non-political conversation about why Iowa should remain first in the nation coming from four individuals deeply involved in the effort. You'll hear from Scott Brennan from the Democratic National Committee, Joseph Jones from The Harkin Institute, Scott Raecker from the Robert D. and Billie Ray Center and Jay Byers from the Greater Des Moines Partnership the fourth largest chamber in the nation. We think you'll find this not only informative but also...fun.
Make sure you move forward for Part Two where Jay Byers offers up ten solid, and often funny, reasons to #KeepIowaFirst.
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Here is Part Two of our discussion about keeping the Iowa caucus first in the nation. We open up this segment with Jay Byers the President/CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership offering up ten well thought out, and sometimes fun. reasons for the Democratic National Committee to #KeepIowaFirst. You'll also hear from Joseph Jones from The Harkin Institute, Scott Raecker from the Robert D. and Billie Ray Center and Scott Brennan from the Democratic National Committee.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
There was some solid news today…from the world of retail and…manufacturing and it was welcome. It’s the business news headlines for Tuesday the 17th day of May coming to you from the beaches of Florida. Thanks everybody for being with us.
- Welcome news from the Commerce Department;
- The FBI issues warnings about two retail centers;
- The President and First Lady visit Buffalo;
- Investors warned about Truth Social;
- The erratic behavior of Elon Musk;
- Netflix lays off more people;
- Boeing got some bad news from China;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Who says investment people are not...fun?
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
It was a rocky start to the week as some weak data impacted Wall Street. It’s the business news headlines for Monday the 16th day of May…thanks for being with us everybody.
- The "Rocky Start" explained;
- After more than 30 years they are leaving;
- Over priced pizza? Who? We share names;
- The White House - Jeff Bezos and Taxes;
- A major sponsor wants OUT of Canton;
- Gun Sales and Gun Stocks;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Even at $200 a year this chain is worried about finding managers.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
There is always hope and just maybe investors will get a break come next week. It’s the business news headlines for Friday the 13th day of May…thanks for being with us and yes, we’re back in our studio after a whirlwind trip to D.C. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Investors are eyeing next week;
- It's been a wild week for Crypto;
- What 40K gas powered vehicles for the USPS?
- Musk says the Twitter deal is on hold and why;
- High gas prices putting a strain on consumers;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Could it really be the Great Recalibration?
Those stories PLUS you'll hear from Kevin Foley the Executive Director of the Des Moines International Airport. It's one of the reasons I was in D.C. and what he has to say impacts not only Central Iowa but the entire Midwest. To listen to that conversation, just click here.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
He is a returning guest talking about a reoccurring topic. Meet Kevin Foley the Executive Director of the Des Moines International Airport. We're in Washington, D.C. on a mission with the Greater Des Moines Partnership pitching the idea of funding for this massive project that will be an economic development driver for not only the Central Iowa but also the entire region. Here you'll learn about where people come from to fly out of Central Iowa and the experience going or coming. Plus some hard numbers moving forward to get this project...done. And, during the conversation I promised a link to the amazing story of Cheng Lor and his vision of airport hospitality. Here is that link.
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How many times do we have to run a story about restaurants and…tips? It’s the business news headlines for Thursday the 12th of May and coming to you once again from Washington, D.C. as we take part in the 2022 Greater Des Moines Partnership trip to the capital. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Yet another restaurant story of wage theft;
- The population growth of the U.S. is...slow;
- The three states people are leaving and why;
- Carvana laid off workers and today....
- He worked for a whole day and walks with $700k;
- Jerome Powell and the U.S. Senate;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Twitter is on a cost cutting run and why.
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Greetings from Washington D.C. on this beautiful spring day. We're here with the Greater Des Moines Partnership, the fourth largest chamber group in the country as roughly 185 participants attempt to talk business with key legislators and staff. Glad you're here with us. In the news:
- Inflation ticks down but...enough?
- Rep. Rodney Davis says, "Build it here."
- Work from home brands are struggling;
- Looks like Kohls may survive, for now;
- Ever hear of DeliverThat? You will today;
- A key abortion rights bill fails in the Senate;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Another layoff story. It's becoming a thing.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Nothing is forever….just ask Apple. It’s the business news headlines for Tuesday the 10th day of May, thanks everybody for being with us. And, make sure you click through for the interview with the CEO of Women Lead Change, Tiffany O'Donnell as we talk about a national survey dealing with challenges faced by women in and out of the workplace. Your voice matters. In the news:
- Apple pulls the plug after 20 years;
- The markets opened way up but...
- Sticker shock (really) at this restaurant;
- Amazon firing union organizers;
- The Consumer Price Index is due out;
- Costco is opening a bunch of new stores;
- Tesla is recalling a bunch of vehicles and why;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Tom Brady will have a new, and pricy, gig.
Those stories plus this conversation with Tiffany O'Donnell the CEO of Women Lead Change. It's all about a national survey that will lay out data on a host of topics and you can help in the effort. To listen and get the link to the survey just click here.
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Data drives decisions. It's something that Tiffany O'Donnell the CEO of Women Lead Change told me prior to this conversation about a national survey they are doing to dive further into the issues that surround how women are navigating a changed world of work. WLC has, once again, teamed up with the University of Illinois - Chicago for this important work Tiffany hopes will encourage business leaders address the issues that have proven to be barriers. And, you can help by taking this survey. Here is that link and here is our conversation:
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
It was another rough day on Wall Street as the markets seem to be headed into bear territory. It’s the business news headlines for Monday the 9th day of May…thanks for being with us everybody. And, stick around for our conversation with Karl Brauer from ISeeCars.com we're talking car prices, EV's and more. Here is what we've got for you today:
- The bears are out big time;
- This shortage is being called a national crisis;
- Will Lordstown Motors survive;
- Uber is cutting back and why is the question;
- President Biden and a big deal today;
- He quit rather than go back to the office;
- The Wall Street Report;
- This CEO says the days of the office are over.
Those stories plus for the interview you'll meet returning guest Karl Brauer who was featured on our Week in Review this past Sunday on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. We'll talk about the price of used cars, what is causing the shortage, how to find deals on iSeeCars.com and the EV story. If you like cars you'll enjoy this!
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He is a returning guest who knows tons about the car market. Karl Brauer is an analyst for ISeeCars.com that means he crunches the numbers and knows where the deals are and where they are not. Here we talk about the high cost of used cars, what's driving the market where the best deals are exactly how much more you'll pay today than a year ago and we ask about the future of electric vehicles. This aired originally during our Business Week in Review on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. If you are into cars...and who isn't...we think you'll enjoy this.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
In a word trading on Wall Street this week was…Turbulent. It’s the business news headlines for Friday the 6th day of May, thanks for being with us everybody. And, a reminder, we're back on Sunday at Noon Central with the Business Week in Review and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL...just in case you've missed some stuff. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Yes, it was...turbulent as the markets went south;
- Even in the tight job market a wave of layoffs;
- It was a great jobs report and we'll share the numbers;
- Boeing is moving and you won't guess to where;
- Vegans rejoice more places changing menus;
- A second Staten Island Amazon facility had a union vote;
- The Wall Street Report;
- A trend: New hires ghosting their employers on the first day.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Yesterday investors rocked Wall Street as the major indexes all finished well into the green. All of that ended today as we watched the bears come out. It's the business news headlines for Thursday the 5th of May. Thanks for being with us!
- It was a big U-Turn on Wall Street;
- Burger King sued over...photos;
- Getting more oil for the stockpiles;
- Bird Flu - Another hit to your wallet;
- The next CEO at Twitter? Yeah you guessed;
- New news about J&J Covid vaccine;
- Amazon looking for more tax breaks;
- Fresh news about first-class stamps;
- The Wall Street Report;
- People are quickly un-retiring in huge numbers.
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Give us about nine minutes and we promise you'll hear some things you might otherwise have missed. It's the business news headlines for Wednesday the 4th of May and here's what we've got for you:
- Jerome Powell made some news;
- Folks in Texas would like you to stay away;
- Why this company is selling 1/3 of their ships;
- Starbucks takes aim on union workers;
- Meanwhile workers hit back;
- Higher utility prices = big sales for solar;
- The future looks bleak for e-commerce;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Corporate America weighing in on abortion rights.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
The best word for the U.S. stock market today was, "wobble" as the major indexes rose and fell throughout the afternoon. But in the end it was all green. In other news here's what we've got for you today and make sure you click through for the interview about the Central Iowa Business Conference that is becoming a major Midwestern event.
- Car parts, pizza and a lottery win;
- Roe v. Wade and Canada;
- Apple to build an electric car;
- Some investment advice from Warren Buffett;
- Starbucks employees on a union roll;
- Meanwhile the company is fighting back with cash;
- More workers are quitting we've got new numbers;
- The Wall Street Report;
- California "pausing" on the 4-day work week.
Those stories and this conversation with Todd McDonald about the upcoming Central Iowa Business Conference and the major names that are coming to present in what is quickly becoming a major Midwestern event. To listen just click here.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
We're so pleased that the Central Iowa Business Conference (CIBC) is back and here to share the story about special guests, keynote speakers, break-out rooms and what to expect is our friend Todd McDonald from ATW Training Solutions. While the CIBC was created and hosted by the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce this truly is an all Iowa adventure. Attendees come from across the state to learn, network and get some solid business advice to take back home and put to work. Here is your invite to register today and enjoy this amazing event and all it offers.
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It was enough to make you dizzy as Wall Street rose and fell rose and fell and then...rose again. They use the word volatile to describe days like today. Here's what we've got and make sure you click through for the special two-part segment on The Business of Kosher. Let's go:
- The markets were nuts today;
- A reference to the economy and 1939;
- We bet Dollar General is having second thoughts;
- Another stimulus payment in your future?
- The Wall Street Report;
- Netflix takes the ax to the Royals.
Those stories and a conversation about the "Business of Kosher". What is Kosher? Why does it matter? How does something become Kosher? All of those questions asked and answered by my guest Rabbi Levi Goldstein who has been traveling the state for the Orthodox Union for the past eighteen years helping manufacturers become, well, Kosher.
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To Listen to Part Two Click here.
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Over the years I've been asked thousands of times, "What is Kosher and why is it important?" Today you'll hear from a returning guest Rabbi Levi Goldstein who, for eighteen years, has been traveling all across Iowa to visit companies who wish to have their products certified as Kosher through the Orthodox Union. What does all of this mean, why is it important, how come there are so many Kosher items available and what what is driving demand? Join us for this in depth conversation about "The Business of Kosher". And, make sure you click through for Part Two.
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Here, in Part Two of our discussion about Kosher we'll talk more about what goes into making sure a product is Kosher, the costs involved and why there are so many products that are certified Kosher. My guest is Rabbi Levi Goldstein who has been working with the Orthodox Union for the past 18 years. This is a topic so many people ask about we hope to help you better understand. This is Part Two!
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Can we maybe just not chat about the stock market today….right? It’s the business news headlines for Friday the 29th day of April…thanks for being with us and here is what we've got:
- Yes, Wall Street did tank today but...
- Inflation up but so too in consumer spending;
- What they are spending on is changing;
- Powerball, Millions and Taxes;
- Some big changes coming to Netflix;
- Are people weary of...Amazon?
- Just like that $238 million in student debt...gone;
- The Wall Street Report (we had to);
- Belt tightening over at Noom.
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The gross domestic product of the United States contracted by 1.4 in the first quarter of the year. But, there is a but and that story leads us off today. In addition stay with us because today is an International Day of Mourning remembering the workers who died due to illness or injury while on the job. You'll be hearing from Charlie Wishman the President of the Iowa Federation of Labor AFL-CIO about the day and the 71 Iowans remembered at multiple stops across the state. For the interview you'll been the great talent of John Busbee as we talk marketing and culture...yes, there is a connection. Let's go!
- The economy shrank but, there is a but;
- 120,000 pounds of ground beef recalled and why;
- Disney & DeSantis - We've got new...news;
- Taking a page out of Costco's playbook;
- McDonald's leaving Russia but it's very expensive;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Charlie Wishman about the Workers Memorial Day.
For the interview you'll meet John Busbee who is a marketer, writer, film producer and the founder of The Culture Buzz. What does marketing and culture have in common? You can hear that conversation by clicking this link.
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You're about to meet a fellow that has been creating for decades. While his first love is culture and the arts John Busbee has been responsible for national advertising, branding, writing, producing and putting products and services "top of mind" for consumers for a very long time. He is also the creator of a radio program The Culture Buzz which can be heard each Wednesday from 11:00AM to 1:00PM Central on tiny but mighty KFMG Radio. Join us for a fun and informative conversation. Oh, and check this out for his broadcast archives.
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For a while today it looked like the bargain hunters were taking advantage of the dip and the sell-off on Wall Street was over. At least for...awhile. Here's what we've got for you today:
- No fun on Wall Street;
- Rich people going all in for cash;
- Regional grocer Hy-Vee cuts jobs...again;
- Amazon to disrupt the convivence store world;
- Meta numbers are in and...
- It's here, now will buyers buy?
- Musk, Money and Taxes;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Female workers have had it.
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It was the worst day on Wall Street since October of 2020 as all three indexes ended the day and the week deeply in the red. We'll be sharing those numbers and what happened in just a bit. But first:
- The leading cause of child deaths is...
- The Ghost Drone is headed to Ukraine;
- Business at Verizon slumps and why;
- McDonald's customers re-thinking options;
- Anheuser Busch InBev to take a billion dollar hit;
- After weeks of deflection news about Koch and Russia;
- Janet Yellen on a possible recession;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Some companies to take attendance...what?
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Welcome to the business news headlines and make sure you click through for a conversation about the acquisition of Iowa Watch by the Midwest Center for Investitive Reporting and what that means for the two non-profits. My guests are Lyle Muller and Pam Dempsey. But, first the news:
- Higher Interest Rates;
- Netflix and Password Sharing;
- Debt Collection of Debt...not owed;
- Amazon taking on UPS and FedEx;
- That KitKat Bar...gonna cost you more;
- The company lost money but the stock goes up;
- The Wall Street Report;
- That didn't take long as CNN+ bites the dust.
For the interview you'll meet returning guest Lyle Muller from Iowa Watch which was just acquired by the Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting or Investigate Midwest. The Executive Director of the news agency is Pam Dempsey who joins us on this call. To listen to that conversation click here.
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It's a big deal when it comes to reporting issues important to the world of agriculture and issues that impact the rural Midwest and Nation. Investigate Midwest has acquired IowaWatch and its team, bringing together a combined 25 years of public service journalism to Iowa and the Midwest. IowaWatch (The Iowa Center for Public Affairs Journalism) will cease operations as a nonprofit and evolve into an expanded Iowa-based newsroom within Investigate Midwest (The Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting) under an agreement approved this month by the boards of directors of both nonprofit organizations. Here we talk about what that means with Lyle Muller the former Executive Director of Iowa Watch and Pam Dempsey the Executive Director of Investigate Midwest. And you can help support their work by offering up a donation. To do that...just follow this link.
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Welcome back to the business news headlines for Wednesday the 20th of April and yes, we'll have a 4/20 story for you. Also, make sure you click ahead for a conversation about issues that face so many parts of the country and what the Greater Des Moines Partnership is taking to Washington D.C. in May. But, first the news:
- The company lost $50b in value today;
- The 4/20 report on cannabis;
- The Biden Administration and student debt;
- An update on oil stocks;
- Uber Eats and "reverse discrimination";
- Unions and big tech companies is a story;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The most affordable city to buy a house...will surprise you.
For the interview you'll meet Andrea Woodard the Senior Vice President of Government Relations and Public Policy for the 4th largest chamber organization in the nation, The Greater Des Moines Partnership. Over 170 Central Iowa leaders are headed to Washington, D.C. in May. Why? To address some of the same issues your city and state are facing. To listen, just click here.
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We're going to get slightly "hyper-local" with this conversation about the Greater Des Moines (Iowa) Partnership and the upcoming business gathering in Washington, D.C. While, on the surface, this might seem to be about Central Iowa the issues raised by Andrea Woodard the Senior Vice President for Government Relations and Public Policy for the Partnership should resonate with every person listening to this conversation. We start off by sharing exactly what the Partnership is...and you might be surprised about what this organization brings to Iowa and the nation.
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The big news today was what happened on Wall Street as investors shook off inflation fears and worries about Ukraine. I'll have those numbers for you in just a bit. But to start things off here is what we've got for you:
- API entrepreneurs to get a boost;
- We've got news about Social Security;
- Heard about the Great, Great Resignation?
- Natural gas and oil were off on the day;
- Wanna make $20 an hour...we'll share where;
- Mail delivery times to get...cut;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Netflix shares tumble in after hours trading and why;
- The Whiteness of Abercrombie & Fitch.
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Welcome back from the holiday weekend. Our hope is that you had a couple of days filled with family and friends and a meaningful time together. Here's what we've got for you today:
- More Twitter drama from Jack Dorsey;
- Want to build something? Better use U.S. steel;
- Some things have gone DOWN in price, we have a list;
- Natural gas prices are up and temperatures are down;
- Taco Bell is bringing back a "fan favorite";
- Alex Jones and Infowars are in the news;
- Amazon and Unions...yet another story;
- The Wall Street Report;
- These people are not, ever, going back to work.
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Welcome back and while it is April 15 relax, your Federal Income Tax filing date is Monday the 18th at Midnight. Hey, we're here to help and here's what we've got for the business news headlines from today:
- Might the answer be apprenticeships;
- Did you notice gas prices are headed down;
- More Americans being locked out of vehicles;
- A new report out about Long COVID;
- Big union news out of California;
- The latest EV company is from Vietnam;
- No markets today, we're back on Monday;
- Keep that camera on...or else...say bosses.
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For some today is the end of the week just ahead of the Good Friday and Passover holidays. A programing note the markets are closed tomorrow so we'll not be reporting on the equities. Here's what we've got for you today:
- What's going on? Ask Elon;
- There is a shortage of baby formula;
- Banks are seeing a good thing in higher rates;
- But, of course you aren't;
- Higher costs are impacting diners;
- Amazon is asking for 5% more and for...
- The New York AG said to be investigating oil companies;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Paying less to remote workers...really?
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Thanks for coming by again today. It's been a busy news day from profits to the markets and make sure you click ahead for the conversation about the electrical grid in the State of Iowa. Some amazing facts that impact business recruitment and retention. But first the business news headlines:
- Who is really responsible for high fuel prices;
- Amazon has a new name for a streaming service;
- And...you'll be able to hear why;
- Yesterday it was Honda; today it's Toyota and EV's;
- Corporate profits are higher than...ever in history;
- Are those profits tied to...record inflation?
- The Wall Street Report;
- Women and "Office Housework". What?
For the interview you'll meet Bob Rafferty from the group, Iowa Business for Clean Energy. The conversation centers on the electric grid in the Hawkeye State plus why some cities pay as much as 50% more for electricity than others, what about clean energy and how do we get there? The bottom line is, as he says, nothing will be done for our antique system until business gets involved. So, there is a special event hosted by his group on April 28th and business is invited. To listen to that conversation click here.
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We'll bet its not something that you think about...but you should. We're talking about the electrical grid in the State of Iowa. Is it reliable, what are we doing to modernize the grid what about clean energy, how do we store and distribute energy into the future? Big questions for businesses across the state. Meet Bob Rafferty the Executive Director of Iowa Business for Clean Energy as those questions are asked and answered. In addition Bob talk about an upcoming seminar that business leaders should know about and attend. Here is that important conversation.
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Welcome back and to the business news headlines for Tuesday the 12th day of April And, make sure you click ahead for a fascinating conversation about the changing restaurant industry. From supply chain issues to employees to menus to technology that actually enhances the customer experience. This is good stuff. But, first the news:
- The Consumer Price Index and...
- That created some waves;
- The word of the day: "Bamboo";
- Kohl's sold a building and why;
- How about some slightly used yoga pants;
- A major auto make to invest $40 billion in...
- The Wall Street Report;
- Big changes coming to Baskin-Robbins.
Plus, for the interview you'll meet restaurant managing partner Carl Wertzberger as we discuss changes he's had to make to stay competitive during COVID and even today. It all has to do with thinking "out of the box" while working with technology to enhance the customer experience. Good stuff and you can hear that by clicking here.
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We've all seen it and most of us have been deeply impacted. We're talking about change. There has been massive adjustments in how and where we work. What we wear, what we eat and where we eat. The restaurant industry has not been immune. Here, in a wide ranging conversation, restauranter Carl Wertzberger talks about overcoming supply chain issues, menu pricing, work flow and using technology to enhance the customer experience. Even though his restaurant Gilroy's Kitchen + Pub + Patio is located in West Des Moines, Iowa what he shares is an amazing story of change in an industry that has had to adjust to stay alive and...expand.
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Welcome back to another work week. A reminder that the markets will be closed on Friday for the Good Friday and start of Passover. Today our first story is a shocking bit of news as we focus on folks that, even today, make less than fifteen-dollars an hour.
- 50% of women of color make less than $15 an hour;
- The link to Jim Crow?
- Gas prices are trending lower and why;
- Another tech giant to offer a stock split;
- Recreational pot sales in New Jersey? Could be.
- Starbucks seeking a lawyer in union relations;
- McDonald's closing stores and the impact on the bottom line;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Etsy sellers on strike and why.
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While the world reels from the carnage happening in Ukraine and the targeting of civilians by the Russian military that same conflict may have a sobering impact on the U.S. economy moving forward. And that is what gets us going on this Friday Edition of the business news headlines.
- They say a recession is coming;
- Meanwhile he says, not so fast;
- Retailers and "Money Traps" we have a list;
- Pushback against warehouse construction;
- Tech jobs without massive student debt;
- The Wall Street Report;
- So many concerts by so many artists but...
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It truly was an historic day in the United States and that leads off our newscast today. Also, make sure you click through for the interview as we visit with a young marketer who moved from South Africa to Italy and gives us an update about Italian manufacturer Agri Parts. But, first the news:
- The Supreme Court and KBJ;
- Covid-19 and Washington, D.C.;
- Buying a home in Canada...hold on;
- The biggest overhaul of the USPS...ever;
- Oil was off and than up today;
- The NLRB back in the news with a big change;
- Big Oil and paychecks made the news;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Where are the workers? Are they now entrepreneurs?
And, for the interview you'll meet Caterina Ciani the marketing person for Agri Parts. Caterina moved from South Africa to Italy and landed a job with Agri Parts. We talk a bit about this manufacturing hub in the northern part of the country, plus the family business aspect of the company and the issue of high quality parts for agriculture. To listen to that conversation CLICK HERE.
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The wonders of technology can put people together from all over the planet. Today we're in Bologna, Italy with my guest Caterina Ciani the marketing person for Agri Parts. Caterina moved from South Africa to Italy and landed a job with Agri Parts. We talk a bit about this manufacturing hub in the northern part of the country, plus the family business aspect of the company and the issue of high quality parts for agriculture. We'll also chat a bit about how the company has been able to drive new sales records. A delightful conversation...join us.
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Welcome to the Wednesday Edition of the business news headlines as we kick off the newscast today with some consumer news that...we think you can use especially in light of the higher cost of everything. Let's go!
- The credit card myth that costs you a bunch;
- Oil executives were in the hot seat today;
- If keeping score WTI Crude fell by 4.99 a barrel;
- The reason? More nations releasing oil reserves;
- The Fed Minutes and what they mean;
- The Rhoads Scholar turned union activist;
- Record numbers filing for the right to have a union;
- Inflation be damned...you're still buying stuff;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Janet Yellen and some sobering news.
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When "Big Oil" was asked to forgo bonuses and shareholder rewards to help Americans deal with the pain at the pump "Big Oil" said it was just a gimmick. Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the business news headlines and here is what we've got for you:
- Not interested...it's a "gimmick";
- A Gas Stimulus Update;
- A tough day on Wall Street;
- A 19 year-old union organizer...fired;
- Have you heard about...Cracker Jill?
- The Wall Street Report;
- Only a third of the work day is spent on...work?
For the interview: Not long ago I was invited to take part in one of the more than fifty Tero Clinics created by Tero International. I was asked to fill out a personal assessment and then, several weeks later, directed to attend a 90-minute Zoom event. Here Liz Cooney, the Director of Training for Tero International and I talk about that experience which, quite frankly, blew me away. To listen to that conversation click here.
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Not long ago I was invited to take part in one of the more than fifty Tero Clinics created by Tero International. I was asked to fill out a personal assessment and then, several weeks later, directed to attend a 90-minute Zoom event. Here Liz Cooney, the Director of Training for Tero International and I talk about that experience which, quite frankly, blew me away. Click through to learn with Everything DISC is all about, the way it is presented and the eye-opening impact it had. This simple yet powerful model describes four basic styles: Dominance, Influence, Conscientiousness and Steadiness. Know yours and be able to deal with others. Fascinating.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Midweek and the unprovoked attack on Ukraine continues. Early today President Zelensky addressed the United States Congress with an emotional plea for more aid. Immediately afterward President Biden shared new directives of lethal aid being sent immediately. Meanwhile the business news headlines:
- Dire predictions on the price of oil;
- But, oil prices sink two days in a row;
- Oil and gas companies taken to the Biden woodshed;
- The Fed hikes interest rates and what that means for you;
- Vehicle production losses and Ukraine...why?
- More pain about to hit wealthy Russians;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Meal kits sent to homes struggle and why.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome back and we're glad you're with us again today everybody. It's the 15th day of March and we've got some of the hottest business news stories for you. Plus, click ahead for the interview about Tupelo Honey a restaurant that has, now, 19 locations in second tier cities. Why is that and what is the culture behind the company. It will surprise you. But first the news:
- The U.S. Senate passed a bill...no, really;
- The price of oil came crashing down today;
- Running for the Fed? Don't mention climate;
- "Pssst, hey buddy, wanna buy some plastic knives?"
- If Amazon and Alphabet go to the Dow who's kicked off;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Trading in full time jobs for part time and making more money.
And, click ahead for the interview featuring Steve Frabitore the Owner / CEO of Tupelo Honey as well as Executive Chef and V.P. of Culinary Eric Gabrynowicz. While a new restaurant opening isn't breaking news what this team is doing is breaking some long standing rules...and winning. To listen just click here.
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Several weeks ago we were hit up with a presser about a new restaurant opening in Iowa. While that is not something new or different the "back story" was. Here you will meet the people behind Tupelo Honey, we know a very different name. But that's not all that is very different about this group of restaurants that started in Ashville, North Carolina. Here you will meet Owner/CEO Steve Frabitore and Executive Chef and V.P. of Culinary Eric Gabrynowicz. We promise you that you'll be blown away by their take on "Southern Hospitality", the food, the culture and the pay/ benefits afforded to their staff. No, really...
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome to a brand new business week and the business news headlines for Monday the 14th of March. Just ahead some of the top business news stories of the day and a look at what happened on Wall Street. And, stick around for a conversation about motivation from a young woman who is quickly rising in the ranks of the professionals at Tero International, Alison Haider. But, first the news:
- Black owned business growth is stunning;
- Today oil briefly was trading under $100 a barrel;
- Rocky times on Wall Street...again;
- Will Russia default on its loans?
- Some new Taco Bell news;
- Cities who are winners in the new economy;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Where do college grads want to live? Another list.
Those stories plus we'll reintroduce you to Alison Haider who, just a few months ago was a part-time worker at Tero International but has quickly proven herself and has gone full time. What is it she does and what might this young women have to say about motivation? All asked and answered. Here is that conversation.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Back in December we welcomed Alison Haider as a new hire and part-time worker at Tero International. Since then things have...changed. Alison is now a full time learning specialist. What does that mean? We'll dive into that and also talk about motivation. What works? How can we tap into our inner motivation when working virtually? And, have you heard of a "body double"? You will today. That and we'll mention the book Your Invisible Toolbox as a motivation guide. That and more with our friend Alison.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome back to Insight on Business and the business news headlines for Friday the 11th of March. And, yes the war in Ukraine continues to dominate the news cycle and worries on Wall Street. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The White House issued new sanctions;
- High fuel prices have oil producers worried;
- Tesla has some bad news for consumers;
- A number of Chinese companies face delisting;
- A beauty brand is hoping to jump start sales;
- This bank got caught shredding documents;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Consumers and Inflation some numbers.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
The West is still grappling with the unwavering attack on civilian parts of Ukraine by the Russian army. High level negotiations failed to secure safe passage out of besieged Ukrainian cities and it all rocked the world. That's where things were today and it is in a word. Awful. There was other news:
- We have an $8 billion problem with cheats;
- The markets fell on inflation numbers;
- The collapse of a cease fire dented everything;
- A drop in oil prices did little to help Wall Street;
- A big stock split is coming and you know the company;
- So if your company leaves Russia we'll just seize it;
- Will Buzz Feed News ever...grow;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The biggest two words of 2021 were "I quit" why and then what?
And, perhaps part of the answer to retention, based on why workers said they quit, might just be this conversation with Ro Crosbie from Tero International. If people are quitting because they do not feel valued or appreciated how can a company fix that? She has an answer. To listen to that re-boot just click here.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
As the fighting in Ukraine intensifies with now the shelling of a children's hospital in Mariupol and the civilian death toll there reaches 1,170. The world watches in horror as the Russian Army has clearly shifted to a war of terror. Meanwhile these stories are what we have for you today:
- Oil prices retreated and the markets boomed;
- Why does the U.S. import oil and how much;
- When making decisions follow President Zelensky;
- We're talking....pizza and consumers turned off by it;
- Seizing yachts is one thing but what to do with them...
- The Wall Street Report;
- Never say...never says Netflix.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Tuesday was much like Monday as the world watched what is going on with the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Today President Zelensky of Ukraine spoke by video link to the British Parliament who gave the besieged leader a standing ovation. Meanwhile here in the U.S. congressional leader have agreed to spend nearly $13.9 billion in aid directly to Ukraine. And, here is what we've got for you today:
- Oil and a volatile market day;
- The U.S. will stop buying Russian oil;
- President Biden pushes back against critics;
- McDonald's finally takes a stand;
- But, they are not alone others make the same announcement;
- Some tips on saving fuel;
- A new player in the foot ware world;
- Apple introduces a cheaper iPhone;
- Amazon to gig-workers: "You now work for us.";
- The Wall Street Report;
- Needed: Experts to advise companies on remote work.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Again today, as it has for the past twelve days, the war in Ukraine dominated the news cycle. The impact on global markets and the price of oil sent shudders through the various markets. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The Bears are out;
- Boycott...McDonald's?
- Inflation here and there;
- Wisconsin to help restaurants;
- Kohls to open up 100 small stores and more;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Congress and Russia...some big news.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Once again the war in Ukraine dominated the news cycle as the fighting enters the second week. Much of what has happened over the past twenty-four hours has had a direct impact on global investments and we'll detail some of that for you here in the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines:
- Elon Musk issues a warning to Ukrainians;
- JP Morgan says the Russian economy will tank;
- Along with U.S. stocks, Europe is having a tough week;
- The surprising job numbers from today;
- But they didn't lift the spirits of investors;
- Apple to confront its civil rights history;
- The Wall Street Report;
- How about some good news for Disney+ folk?
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
While we're not much for numbers this episode of the business news marks the 4,100th such report. You might say we've been doing this for some time. Today, on this third day of March this is what we've got for you:
- Retail is experiencing a rush toward unions;
- Stocks tumbled again today and why;
- What might you buy if you had the price of a barrel of oil?
- We think you'll enjoy that piece;
- This furniture store shutting down all Russian locations;
- Fewer Americans applying for first time unemployment;
- A look at the nations economic growth;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The cost of a "cheap date" in many cities in the world.
Those stories plus you'll meet Steve Havemann who sits on the National Board of the Society of St. Vincent DePaul. A chance meeting allowed this to happen and it's quite the story. Plus, Steve is the grandson of famed speaker and author Joe Batten. That and so much more is right here!
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They say that being "in the moment" is important because you never know what opportunity might pop up. That is exactly what happened when I answered an email sent to our city by Steve Havemann from the Society of St. Vincent DePaul. Several years ago I spoke to a local chamber and met a volunteer of the organization so I was somewhat aware of what they do...but wanted more. Steve is the Executive Director of the Des Moines Society and also sits on the national board so we take a broad view of their work and then talk about his famous grandfather, Joe D. Batten the author of the amazing book "Tough Minded Leadership" and others. Here is a link to those books...and the final one co-written by Steve. What a great story from all sides and grateful I was paying attention.
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It was another full day about news out of Ukraine as the Russian invaders pressed several key cities. Commentators are starting to question that logic as street to street fighting takes a bigger toll on the invaders. We'll see. In the news today? Here's what we've got for you:
- What is this the "KleptoCapture"?
- U.S. stocks rebounded today on several news stories;
- The Russian Stock Market closed, again, today;
- The major companies what are leaving Russia is amazing;
- GM quits its stake in Lordstown Motors and what that means;
- Ford just slapped Tesla, big time;
- The Wall Street Report
- More benefits even before starting work.
Those stories and you'll meet John Dyke the CEO of All States Ag Parts. Learn about the beginnings of the company, how they have grown, his thoughts about employees and where the company is headed next. To listen just click here.
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Here is a story about the growth of an industry. My guest is John Dyke the CEO of All State Ag Parts a company with deep roots in the U.S. and Canada. Learn about the humble beginnings of what was a family start-up and has now grown into an international giant. You'll also learn about John's commitment to his employees and where the company is headed next...think infrastructure. Here is that conversation:
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Yet another day where the Russian invasion of Ukraine has dominated the news. While many thought Ukraine would be overrun in the first day of the invasion the people there have slowed the advance of a huge Russian convoy and are reporting the destruction of weapons and mounting Russian troops. Meanwhile Russia has continued its attack on civilian targets. With all of that happening here is what we've got for you today:
- That burning cargo ship with fancy cars...sunk;
- Markets in the U.S. and Europe tanked again and in Russia;
- The price of oil is now over $100 a barrel;
- FedEx and UPS have an announcement;
- The "hack" can work both ways;
- Cable companies under increased pressure and why;
- Ford has some news for Russia;
- The next big thing in snack foods?
- The Wall Street Report;
- Big companies want to return to the office but there is a...but.
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Russia continued to dominate the news cycle all weekend long and again today. The people of Ukraine are seeing more and more nations come to their defense with everything from ammunition to high tech equipment. Here is what we've got for you today:
- This retailer just raised starting pay to $24 an hour;
- Sanctions and aid to Ukraine is nearly global;
- The five worst jobs in the U.S. and the "Misery Index";
- Removing Russian Vodka? What that really means;
- The Wall Street Report
- Work From Home and the pain it will bring cities.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
As the war rages in Ukraine world leaders including Pope Frances appeals for peace. Meanwhile investors in the U.S. are feeling confident that the sanctions may help and the markets reacted. Here is what we've got for you today:
- You may have tightened your belt but corporate America?
- Corporate profits are larger than ever;
- The danger of building your business on Facebook;
- The restaurant industry...forever changed?
- The Musk brothers back in the news;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Google is wooing folks back the office but...
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Russia violently attacked a the nation of Ukraine. It is now Putin's War and the world was quick to condemn the action. In the first few hours rocket were launched targeting hospitals...it's that kind of war these Russians are waging and yes it had a marked impact on the markets. Here is what we've got for you today:
- The timing of Putin's War;
- Biden calms the markets;
- The "Quit Rate" and the sectors impacted;
- Burger King - Offer less, charge more;
- Dollar General has an OSHA problem;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, COVID isn't done...yet.
Those stories plus a conversation about the Great Resignation and ways in which business can turn the tide. While money is important studies indicate that professional development can also be helpful for retention and productivity. My guest is Ro Crosbie the founder and president of Tero International. To listen in, just click here!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Just this week we had a news story about how businesses are attempting to meet the wage issues of their employees in light of inflationary pressures. Some are instituting more than one annual performance evaluation hoping to increase wages twice a year. But is money always the answer? My guest is Ro Crosbie the founder and president of Tero International and we're talking about the "The Roll of Professional Development During the Great Resignation". Here she offers some solid evidence that businesses that continue to develop their talent have much better retention and productivity. Here is that conversation.
Thanks for listening! The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
The big question of the day is, "Should farmers be worried about this year?" With rising input costs some are saying it could be a tough year. But, not everybody is buying it. Also, stick with us for our interview with the Turkish company KEBA who is expanding here in the U.S. at a rapid rate. For today...here's what we've got:
- The Farm Economy...in trouble?
- Wall Street put yesterday in the rearview mirror;
- Tensions among truck drivers in Canada;
- Bank of America and oil prices;
- Will you get your pizza? Omicron shakes up delivery;
- More chip troubles this time with Ford;
- What? Some positive news about the U.S. Postal Service?
- The Wall Street Report;
- American are piling on the debt.
Those stories plus you'll meet John Badur and Hein Soesan from the Turkish company KEBA. We met recently in Kansas City and had a good time talking about their business and...why quality will...as they say...win. To Listen Click Here!
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It's an international family story. Here you will meet John Badur whose family started the Turkish company KEBA. Over the years the company has grown and while John is in the Chicago area veteran sales professional Hein Soesan, from the Netherlands, takes care of European accounts. It's really a neat story and we had fun during the interview. Meet John and Hein and learn how the company came to be known as...KEBA where they say, "Quality Will Win".
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Two words would describe what went on with the stock market today: "Sluggish" and "Choppy" come to mind. That story and more plus click through for a conversation about young people, voting and a place called Tapestry Farms. Our guest from St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa is Adyson McKinney. But first:
- Choppy and Sluggish;
- A Vegas icon sold;
- Talking taxes and the expense we all go through;
- Facing a shortage of 100,000 truck drivers you would think...
- Super Bowl Ads - What might we expect;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Amazon just doubled some salary levels...no, really!
Those stories and you'll meet Adyson McKinney who will be talking up voting, education, and giving to an interesting non-profit. To listen in, just click here!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Not long ago I was made aware of a student led program coming out of St. Ambrose University based in Davenport, Iowa. Adyson McKinney is the president of the Student Democrats and this bright young woman is with us to talk about questions young voters have and a program scheduled for Friday the 11th of February that doubles as a fund-raiser for Tapestry Farms...which in itself is an amazing story. Click through to meet Adyson.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
The weekend is upon us. Today the newscast comes from a very cold Mason City, Iowa where the wind is howling and it's three degrees. Today, along with the business news headlines you'll hear from Jeff Pitts in his last broadcast for us. He's been a rock for nearly six years and we appreciated his loyalty. But he's moving on from his gig with Cityview. You might say this is another example of the Great Resignation and we wish him well. In the news:
- A mixed bag on Wall Street but...Oil?
- The Jobs Report was amazing, no...really;
- One company expects consumers to back off spending;
- Some big news out of Lowes today;
- Are the days of Mega-Malls over;
- Could a union be coming to a Google player;
- Speaking of unions a do-over vote in Alabama;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, are PIP's bad? No not Gladys Knight.
And here's Jeff with Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
For nearly six years Jeff Pitts the Managing Editor for Cityview Magazine has been chatting up "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro every Friday. Every Friday without fail. That is a bunch of time being together and what started out as "fun" has blossomed into a friendship. This is his final broadcast for Cityview. Jeff has decided to go do "something else". Not exactly sure what that might be but he too is now part of the "Great Resignation" that is going on all across the country. The good news is that we'll still visit from time to time. Thank you Jeff for being such a loyal sidekick for so very long. Now, on to the FUN Stuff this weekend into next week:
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Wall Street reversed course today and in a big way. Much of the sell off was in the technology sector and, get this, today Meta (Formally Facebook) lost $252 billion in value. That was the worse wipeout in...history. Here's what we've got for you today and on the Birthday of the IOB Voice, Hunter Pease:
- Jimmy Johns and a trend;
- A deeper dive in rising food prices;
- A tough day on Wall Street;
- Wait! What? Square burgers from...
- Amazon Prime announces a price increase;
- Spotify is getting some serious attention;
- The Wall Street Report;
- What did Malinda French Gates do? We'll tell.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Four a fourth day in a row we watched the major indexes gain on Wall Street and while there were some scary moments as the Nasdaq flirted with the flatline, in the end, it was all green. Here's what we have for you today:
- Yes, the markets gained again;
- Oil also shot up today;
- This job pays $145,000 and there are 14,000 openings;
- Folks in Wisconsin are crying foul and they are hot;
- PayPal flushes 4.5 million "bad actors";
- That cup of joe is gonna cost you more;
- Google and 4th Quarter Earnings....WOW;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And Meta's (Facebook) stock tanked and why.
Those stories PLUS for the interview you'll meet Todd Hickman from the Fastline Marketing Group based in Buckner, Kentucky. We'll be talking marketing to the agricultural community and answer that question about "print being dead". Far from it...but it also depends on what you're doing with it and who your target...is. To listen just click here.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
There is a major discussion going on among many that print is...dead. While it's true that a number of newspapers have ceased to publish it's also true that if your print publication has a niche audience you can win. Here I visit with Todd Hickman from the Fastline Marketing Group based in Buckner, Kentucky. For decades the company has produced magazines that feature agricultural equipment. What's changed and why? Join us in this conversation from Kansas City.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
On Wall Street the session was in a word, "Choppy" but in the end the three major indexes were able to pull out another winning day. It's the business news headlines for Tuesday the first of February. Thanks for being with us and here's what we've got today:
- Three in a row;
- Again, be careful what you post;
- Some union news out of the oilfields;
- What, just what were you thinking...Tesla?
- GM talked profits and chips today;
- We've got some Supreme Court news;
- Uhm...some Valentine's Day news;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And the GOAT makes it official.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
The markets opened mixed on this the final day of trading for January but by the closing bell they were well into the green. Thanks for coming back for the business news headlines for this Monday in January. Here's what we've got for you:
- The rally continues;
- Morgan Stanley has manufacturing concerns;
- Restaurant workers told to pay back unemployment;
- Lowes making some big changes...think...pets;
- McDonald's is about to change direction;
- Domino's Pizza will pay you to skip delivery;
- Walmart is dating Angi;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Joe Rogan says he is sorry...oh...my!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines! Like we say around here, "Only two more working days until...Monday!" In the news...the bulls came out to play today and...did they ever. Let's go!
- The markets turn green and wow;
- Could you rethink Crypto:
- Businesses are bouncing back faster;
- Consumers, the Economy and something is wrong;
- Walmart has some big news;
- The Wall Street Repoort;
- Wages an "Open Book" in NYC...no, really!
Those stories PLUS you get to hear from Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine about Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. To listen, just CLICK THIS LINK.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
It's FRIDAY and each Friday we sit down with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine and chat it up about Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. On tap today is the CIRCUS...yes! Today through Sunday. And some circus talk from long agon in Detroit and those drum sticks. Sports with the Iowa Wolves and the Iowa Wild. New stuff at the DSM Playhouse. Golden Girls from Des Moines Performing Arts. Some symphony news. Botanical Blues on Sunday. A Valentine's Day PSA...guys...you listening? Iowa State plays Kansas...a big game and the Iowa Ag Expo is in town next week. Watch out for plenty of pickups! Have some fun with us!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
We kick off our newscast with some surprising numbers when it comes to Ukraine and agriculture. It's the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines for this the 27th day of January. Thanks as always for being with us. In the news today:
- Ukraine and agriculture: some surprises;
- The market rally that fizzled;
- Oil is up again, big time;
- Gasoline climbs as does natural gas;
- The good news about the U.S. GDP;
- Unemployment numbers go down;
- What an interest rate hike means to you;
- Some good news from Southwest Airlines;
- The Wall Street Report;
- President Biden and a SCOTUS promise.
Those stories plus a conversation with Mike Winter the president of Worthington Ag Parts, Inc. How from its humble beginnings nearly 60 years ago has become a major player in agricultural parts not only here but worldwide. To listen click this link.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
From very humble beginnings nearly sixty years ago, Worthington Tractor Parts Inc. has evolved into a company that sees its subsidiaries doing business not only in the Western Hemisphere but also in Australia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Italy and more. My guest is Mike Winter the President of this vast company. Here we talk about the early days, the business growth, what they offer to their customers and some interesting details about a corn-head many farmers laughed at back in the 1980's...but no longer. Oh, one other thing, Mike gave us an exclusive about a new development that deals with Capello Corn Heads and the U.S.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
We thought, at the opening bell on Wall Street that we'd report the results of a rally. But, that was not to be. Fed Chair Jerome Powell said some hawkish things about interest rates and that drove the markets lower on the day. Let's kick off with that report:
- Is a rate hike of .25% too much?
- Now you can worry about counterfeit stamps;
- Heating bills are heating up and why;
- Some strange things coming to McDonald's;
- More oil coming out of reserves;
- Still workers not ready to head back to the office;
- N-95 face masks are getting to retailers but;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Podcasting is hot and so is the revenue...ask Amazon.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
It was another day of wild fluctuations on Wall Street and for the second day in a row the Dow swung down and up buy more than 1,000 points. What's going on that's in our first story here with the business news headlines:
- Why the wild ride on Wall Street?
- A weird story about Walmart and Dyson;
- No "Five Star Reviews" = No Job;
- Burger King vs. McDonalds a global story;
- President Biden and a $20 billion U.S. deal;
- Digital currency coming to the U.S.?
- The Wall Street Report;
- Ever heard of "Proximity Bias"?
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Grateful to be back in the studio after being on assignment in Kansas City for several days last week. And, no...I did not get to go to the Bills - Chiefs game last evening. Like you I watched from home and what a game it was. Now we're back and this is what we've got for you today:
- U.S. Troops could be sent to Europe;
- The stock market U-Turn;
- The IRS with even more tips;
- Something is gone at McDonalds did you notice;
- Is the McPlant a McGimmick;
- Ford is cutting off order for a vehicle;
- Rent to Own is a hot new market;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Is the resume really...necessary? Some tips.
Those stories plus a conversation about the trucking industry. Here we visit with John Roehl from T-Force Worldwide a third party logistics provider doing business globally. So many questions and so many answers plus some thoughts on how to engage younger people into the profession. You can listen by clicking through here.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
We've all been witness to what has been happening with regard to supply chain issues. Much of what has been going on deals with the trucking industry, dock workers, mega container ships. There are multiple issues. Here we visit with John Roehl from T-Force Worldwide a third party logistics provider doing business globally. So many questions and so many answers plus some thoughts on how to engage younger people into the profession. This is well worth your time....
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Welcome to Friday and yet another broadcast from Kansas City, Missouri a town that is all excited about Sunday football. The name Patrick Mahomes is on the lips of nearly everybody here. But, we've got business to share. Today:
- After decades a logo change. We're not fans;
- Retail stress hits yet another Dollar Tree store;
- Netflix numbers disappoint;
- More union action is happening;
- Rising tensions and airlines and China;
- Price gouging and COVID test kits?
- Theater owners say people are coming back;
- The industries people are quitting the most;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Let's talk about that 9$ buritto.
Those stories PLUS Jeff Pitts of Cityview Magazine and Stuff to do in the greater DSM Metro. To listen to that conversation just click here.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.