Insight On Business the News Hour
Episodes
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
The Business News Headlines 10 April 2024
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
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.
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.
Monday Apr 08, 2024
The Business News Headlines 8 April 2024
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Monday Apr 08, 2024
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.
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.
Friday Apr 05, 2024
The Business News Headlines 5 April 2024
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Friday Apr 05, 2024
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!
Thanks for being with us!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can 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.
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
The Business News Headlines and More 2 April 2024
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
The big business news of the day was the Jobs Report and once again it tells us what we know that the U.S. job market is red hot. It’s the business news headlines for Tuesday the 2nd day of April…thanks for being with us. In other news, EV sales continue to drop and we'll share why. A Mississippi catfish farm and discrimination made the news. We've got The Wall Street Report and Amazon is turning it’s back on “just walk out” technology and why. For the interview you’ll hear the story out of Galina Illinois where a very talented young photographer, Geoffrey Mikol who was born with Downs Syndrome has, with his parents, opened up the River Bend Gallery. It’s a great story…with no end in sight and if you want to listen, CLICK THIS LINK.
Thanks for being with us!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can 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.
Monday Apr 01, 2024
The Business News Headlines 1 April 2024
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Monday Apr 01, 2024
No April Fools Prank from us although there were plenty to go around. Welcome to April and the Business News Headlines. Today, we've got news about USPS and UPS…think partnership. In other news: Truth Social took a loss of over 58 million dollars last year…and the stock value has slid. We’ve got a story about Godzilla and King Kong for you. Millions of recalled Kia and Hyundai vehicles are still on the road. The AT&T data breach is a big deal for millions of people. The most important question job seekers should ask? We’ll share. We've got the Wall Street Report and why April first can be a marketing minefield. Let’s go!
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.
Monday Mar 25, 2024
The Business News Headlines 25 March 2024
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines. We've got plenty to cover from new news about Boeing to low stress jobs that pay well to "surprise outpatient" hospital fees. And, Wall Street took a breather today. 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. Here's what we've got for you today:
Does the IRS owe you money and how to find out;
A major shakeup in Boeing leadership and why;
If TikTok goes away what happens to businesses?
Trader Joe's raises prices and consumers go bananas;
Another look at inflation from the Fed;
Low stress jobs that pay well. We have a list;
The Wall Street Report;
Surprise outpatient hospital fees are mounting.
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.
Friday Mar 22, 2024
The Business News Headlines and More 22 March 2024
Friday Mar 22, 2024
Friday Mar 22, 2024
The Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines for this the 22nd day of March and coming to you from our remote studio in Mason City, Iowa. And, yes, it's turned much colder and snow, they say, is on the way. 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. Here's what we've got for you today:
Wall Street had a winning week;
Former President Trump to go public;
More AI news this time from Tennessee;
Reddit shares dipped today but still high;
McDonald's food to become too expensive?
Fewer remote jobs but, there is a but for employers;
The Wall Street Report;
And, Walmart is seeking wealthier shoppers.
Those stories and we cross the Atlantic to visit with our friend Nick Young of Nick Young's Tractor Parts. We're talking tractors, equipment, Brexit and agriculture in England. To hear that segment 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 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.
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
The Business News Headlines 19 March 2024
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Yep, the 19th day of March which also marks our son's Birthday. Happy Birthday Aaron! Welcome to the Business News Headlines for this Tuesday Afternoon. We kick things off talking about ice creme and not just any ice creme but Ben & Jerry's Ice Creme. 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:
Unilever to cut jobs and Ben & Jerry Ice Creme;
The Biden Administration to cut emission targets and why;
Will the "Green Thumbs" come back post pandemic?
The home for college football playoff games announced;
A major oil refinery is back, might that cut gas prices?
Boeing put production ahead of safety;
Might Macy's Department Store be sold;
The Wall Street Report;
Ya gotta wonder about...Wonder.
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.
Friday Mar 15, 2024
The Business News Headlines and More 15 March 2024
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Hello Friday and welcome to the Business News Headlines for this the 15th day of March. Just ahead some consumer news for you, a look at two big retail events and more. For the interview you'll hear from attorney and author Jo Kline about the disaster health care access has become and some thoughts about how you can help fix it. 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:
New news about consumers from the University of Michigan;
Meanwhile consumers are still spending and on what;
The economic impact of St. Patrick's Day;
Retail and Services are gearing up for the Solar Eclipse;
The lawsuit against the National Association or Realtors is over;
The Wall Street Report;
And...we need PLUMBERS and lots of them.
For the interview you'll meet author and attorney Jo Kline. Her book, Patient or Pawn outlines the epic failure of our health care system and what you can do to protect yourself. This is a must listen to segment that impacts everyone. To hear our 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 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.
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
The Business News Headlines 14 March 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
If you were with us yesterday you learned that the U.S. House passed a bill to ban TikTok in the U.S. That bill now goes to the Senate and if passed there President Biden said he would sign it into law. But if somebody buys the social media platform here in the U.S. it will stay live. Our first story today is about a familiar name linked to a possible buy. Say, 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:
He says he is putting together a group to buy TikTok;
President Biden is against selling U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel and why;
Megan the Duchess of Sussex has a new business and how we know;
The Wholesale Price Index tells us inflation is still here;
That fact puts the Fed is a tough spot;
Mortgage rates have fallen but, there is a but;
Top jobs five years post college? We have a list;
The Wall Street Report;
YouTube is doing something interesting but not about video.
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.