Insight On Business the News Hour
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Friday Sep 15, 2023
The Business News Headlines and History 15 September 2023
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Welcome to the Early Edition of the Business News Headlines for Friday the 15th day of September and in a moment we'll share why we are doing an "early edition". Also, make sure you click ahead for the conversation about the historic 1850 Homestead. It's a fun family story about Norway, Illinois, Iowa and a beautiful barn that has opened for public and private events. 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:
How many UAW workers walked off the job? We'll share;
A social media giant has been hit with a massive fine and why;
Some Boston Market locations have re-opened and why they were closed;
Starbucks to change their cups...will you go along with it?
Disney, a pastor and "resisting authority". No, really;
A quick programming note;
It's called "retail shrink" and the numbers are massive.
For the interview you'll meet Margret Freeland Nelson whose family owned the 1850 Homestead location for generations, Kay Thompson who with her husband now own the barn and Michelle Reisberg who, along with her husband, manage the site that is now open for public and private events. It's quite the story. To listen, click this link.
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.
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
The Business News Headlines & More 7 September 2023
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
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.
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 Sep 06, 2023
The Business News Headlines 6 September 2023
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
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.
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.
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
The Business News Headlines 31 August 2023
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
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.
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.
Thursday Aug 24, 2023
The Business News Headlines 24 August 2023
Thursday Aug 24, 2023
Thursday Aug 24, 2023
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?
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 Aug 18, 2023
The Business News Headlines & More 18 August 2023
Friday Aug 18, 2023
Friday Aug 18, 2023
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.
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 Aug 16, 2023
The Business News Headlines 16 August 2023
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
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!
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.
Friday Aug 04, 2023
The Business News Headlines and More 4 August 2023
Friday Aug 04, 2023
Friday Aug 04, 2023
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.
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 Aug 04, 2023
4th Annual Sista Soul Fest with Loretta Windsor
Friday Aug 04, 2023
Friday Aug 04, 2023
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.
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.