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Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
The Business News Headlines 8 November 2023
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 8th day of November and the day after some resounding victories from yesterday's elections. And wouldn't you know it...we don't do...politics. But we do cover some of the big business news stories of the day and kick things off today talking about the "neighborhood social media platform", Nextdoor which we are not on. But, 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:
Nextdoor cuts staff and why;
Yet another diabetes drug approved for weight loss;
GM recalls all of its autonomous vehicles and why;
Mansions in Santa Fe will pay more in taxes and why;
Mortgage rates drop;
And, how about this...rents do too;
The Wall Street Report;
Warner Brothers Discovery is hurting and why.
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 Nov 01, 2023
The Business News Headlines and More 1 November 2023
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Welcome to a brand new month and the Wednesday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Coming up today we'll cover the latest move by the Federal Reserve on interest rates, some job news and more. Our conversation is with Peggy Huppert the Executive Director of the National Alliance on Mental Health - Iowa Chapter. She's in to talk about the 2023 Annual Conference and make sure she invites you to participate and learn. You'll find that link to our conversation below. 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. Here's what we've got for you:
The Fed and Interest Rates;
The September Jobs Report is in;
Speaking of jobs what about clean energy gigs?
Denver gave homeless folks up to $1,000 a month...what happened?
The Wall Street Report;
So, are downtowns really coming back? One group says...yes.
For the interview you'll meet Peggy Huppert the Executive Director of NAMI-Iowa who is here to talk about the upcoming Annual Conference on Mental Health. What to expect and who is invited...you may be surprised. Also she shares a bit of personal information at the end of our conversation. To listen in 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 Nov 01, 2023
The Mental Health Conference with Peggy Huppert
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
There is an important conference happening in Iowa and you are invited to attend. Here you will meet Peggy Huppert the Executive Director of NAMI-Iowa as we talk about their 2023 Annual Conference scheduled for Wednesday, November 8. So much attention has been focused on mental health issues over the past several years and this event is one not to miss. Also Peggy shares a bit of personal news toward the end of our conversation. Here's Peggy...
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.
Monday Oct 09, 2023
The Business News Headlines & Women’s Health 9 October 2023
Monday Oct 09, 2023
Monday Oct 09, 2023
IT was a quick reversal on Wall Street today. When the markets opened the major indexes were all in the red as investors took stock of the fighting between Israel and the Hamas Terrorists. That concern turned as more domestic news made the headlines and we'll share those details. Also today you'll hear from Dr. Francesca Turner one of the founders of Iowans for Health Liberty. It's a short conversation but one we found impactful. Think women, OB/GYN and government. Meanwhile, 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 About Face on Wall Street;
Happy Thanksgiving to our Canadian friends;
Two Central Bank officials and rate hike news;
Mack Trucks and the UAW strike...an update;
Public School, Dancing and Religion...oh my!
The Swedish car that comes in a box?
The Wall Street Report;
More labor unrest this time at drug stores.
For the interview you'll meet Dr. Francesca Turner one of the founders of Iowans for Health Liberty. It's a must hear conversation that speaks to women, the practice of OB/GYN, funding and government interference. To listen to that interview 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.
Monday Oct 09, 2023
Iowans for Health Liberty with Dr. Francesca Turner
Monday Oct 09, 2023
Monday Oct 09, 2023
I attended a recent event where I heard Emily Boevers, MD speak about Iowans for Health Liberty. This is a group that I did not know existed but what she said had a profound impact on those attending. Here, I sit with the co-founder of the group, Francesca Turner DO to learn more about their goal of helping create a health care system for women that is free from government interference. You'll also learn about the need for OB/GYN practitioners throughout the Hawkeye State and some talk about...funding. Meet Dr. Turner:
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 Oct 06, 2023
The Business News Headlines 6 October 2023
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Friday Oct 06, 2023
All we can say is that the jobs report released today from the Bureau of Labor Statistics was, in a word, stunning! That report has a direct impact on Wall Street and perhaps the Central Bank. In this broadcast we'll share those stories and more. Meanwhile, 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 jaw-dropping jobs report in detail;
What it may mean for the Central Bank and inflation;
Credit and Credit Cards a new report from WalletHub;
A big announcement from the UAW strike made news;
Georgia and medical marijuana a first in the nation;
The Wall Street Report;
And, PayPal is headed to court...we'll share why.
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 Oct 05, 2023
The Business News Headlines 5 October 2023
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
We kick things off today reporting on a sluggish session on Wall Street. Why so sluggish? Investors are anxious about the non-farm jobs report that is due out tomorrow morning. Why? If the job market remains hot it's likely the Fed will continue to raise interest rates. Why is that? Take a listen to find out. Meanwhile, 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 danger in the jobs report;
The 30-year fixed rate is the highest in 23 years;
More changes over at X. Weary yet?
Bottled water and liver disease and a big fine;
Costco selling one-ounce gold bars...a bit strange;
EV's or Hybrids? The winner is...
The Wall Street Report;
New drugs that suppress food intake scares food manufacturers.
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 Oct 03, 2023
The Business News Headlines 3 October 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Welcome back and what a day for the equities. Once again they settled deep in the red and the Dow gave back all its gains for the year. What happened? We'll detail that during this broadcast. Meanwhile, 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 job market...still very HOT;
That's an issue for the Fed;
Fed Chair Jerome Powell gets a small business earful;
President Biden on the 10 targeted drugs;
Jamie Dimon becomes a soothsayer about the future;
The future of electric vehicles and...parking garages;
The Wall Street Report;
Got Netflix? Get ready to pay more but they have merch.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business 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 13, 2023
The Business News Headlines 13 September 2023
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
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.
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 Jul 27, 2023
The Business News Headlines & More 27 July 2023
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
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.
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.