Insight On Business the News Hour
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Thursday Oct 19, 2023
The Business News Headlines 19 October 2023
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Kicking things off today are the remarks of Fed Chair Jerome Powell and what he had to say rocked Wall Street we'll cover all of that in this the report for Thursday the 19th day of October. And, yes, we're glad you're with us again today. 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:
Jerome Powell on the economy, jobs and inflation;
Home sales fell again in September. We've got the data;
A shocking story about IT workers and North Korea;
Americans are having fewer children. We'll take a deeper dive;
The Wall Street Report
The child-care crisis is here and what that could mean.
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 12, 2023
The Business News Headlines 12 October 2023
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Most of the morning investors on Wall Street were trying to make sense of the "mixed bag" inflation report. Then by the afternoon equities dropped like a rock only to make up some losses late in the day. We'll tell you all about it. 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:
Inflation: Up like a rocket, down with a parachute;
A Social Security bump is on the way...but, there is a but;
Speaking of money, let's talk Power Ball;
A UAW, Ford Motor Company update;
Executives want workers back in the office;
But, they may not understand the financials well;
The Wall Street Report;
Pilots wanted more money...and Delta seems to have 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
The Business News Headlines 19 September 2023
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Yesterday was a travel day for us as we made our way to Phoenix, Arizona for an assignment coming to you a bit later. And, yes, it's hot and sunny here. Meanwhile, we hear that back in Iowa that state received some much needed rain. 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:
More strikes? The UAW is demanding movement;
The Instacart IPO went pretty well;
Looking for a job? Some big hiring numbers were out today;
Google losing digital ad buys but to...who?
Social Security checks to get larger;
Citi Group to lay off more workers and why;
The Wall Street Report
The merger of two U.S. football leagues?
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 14, 2023
The Business News Headlines 14 September 2023
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Some new economic data rolled in today and that helped boost Wall Street. Welcome back to the business news headlines for Thursday the 14th day of September. We're glad you're with us again today. 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:
Consumers are STILL buying;
Hours away from a potential UAW strike. We have an update;
So many Americans are convinced that the economy stinks;
But, can you then explain why casinos are having a record year?
Gen Z is said to be giving up on the "American Dream";
The Wall Street Report;
Heard of FOBO? It has to do with your career.
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 Sep 12, 2023
The Business News Headlines & More 12 September 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
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.
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 Sep 12, 2023
International Economic Development Council with Claudia Bellony
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
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.
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 Sep 11, 2023
The Business News Headlines 11 September 2023
Monday Sep 11, 2023
Monday Sep 11, 2023
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.
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.
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
The Business News Headlines and More 29 August 2023
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
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.
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 29, 2023
Active Listening a Skill for Leaders with Ro Crosbie
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
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...
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.