Insight On Business the News Hour
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Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
The Business News Headlines 15 August 2023
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
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.
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
The Business News Headlines 8 August 2023
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
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.
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
The Business News Headlines 19 July 2023
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
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!
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
The Business News Headlines 18 July 2023
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
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.
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
The Business News Headlines 12 July 2023
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
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.
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Friday Jul 07, 2023
The Business News Headlines 7 July 2023
Friday Jul 07, 2023
Friday Jul 07, 2023
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.
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Friday Jun 30, 2023
The Business News Headlines 30 June 2023
Friday Jun 30, 2023
Friday Jun 30, 2023
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.
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.
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
The Business News Headlines 22 June 2023
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
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...
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.
Friday Jun 02, 2023
The Business News Headlines 2 May 2023
Friday Jun 02, 2023
Friday Jun 02, 2023
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.
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.
Friday May 19, 2023
The Business News Headlines 19 May 2023
Friday May 19, 2023
Friday May 19, 2023
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.
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.