Insight On Business the News Hour
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Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
The Business News Headlines 5 March 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Think about this for a moment. The Biden White House wants to cap credit card late fees. Currently banks charge about $32 and the President wants to ratchet that down to $8. So who would be against it? We'll share in our first business news headline today. 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:
Bank Fees = Junk Fees? What Biden wants to do;
You are more cautious with your spending habits;
So, Target has come up with a plan to get you to spend more;
Speaking of spending...you'll be spending more to check a bag;
Some college athletes want to form a union...it's a first;
The Wall Street Report;
Union representation on the Starbucks Board? How that ended.
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 01, 2024
The Business News Headlines 1 March 2024
Friday Mar 01, 2024
Friday Mar 01, 2024
Welcome to a new month which will see not only St. Patrick's Day but also our youngest son celebrating his birthday. You go Aaron! Coming up in the Business News Headlines a story about the "Ghosts of Cable TV". It's a deep dive into the changing viewing habits of Americans and well worth your time. Then a reminder we're back with Insight on Business the News Hour, Week in Review at Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and yes, we stream. 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:
What happened to MTV, BET, HGTV and others?
It's a story about the "Ghosts of Cable TV";
Are our railroads...safe? Growing concern among many;
Public Money for Private Schools...the fight in Nebraska;
The Wall Street Report;
The hits keep coming...another EV manufacturing company.
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 Feb 27, 2024
The Business News Headlines 27 February 2024
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Welcome back to The Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 27th day of February as we get ready to "leap" into March. Sorry...had to. Are you ready for "surge pricing" at a popular burger chain? That story is up first today and if you give us less than 10 minutes you'll be up to speed on some of the big stories of the 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. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
What is "surge pricing" and will it work for burgers?
This is...weird: Consumers are not as "confident" and
They are now more worried about a recession;
The underlying issue with the Kroger/Albertsons merger;
Sony laying off workers in its gaming division;
Chatbots and Voting...what could go wrong...oy!
The Wall Street Report;
Tuition free medical school. Where and why...we'll share.
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.
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
The Business News Headlines 21 February 2024
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Hello Wednesday! It's the Business News Headlines for the 21st day of February and here in Central Iowa we saw 61 degrees. Not too shabby. We kick things off today with the Fed Meeting Minutes of January 30 & 31 and what impact that revelation had on Wall Street. 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:
The Fed Minutes gives Wall Street...pause;
Tight labor market, no workers, think...technology;
Wait, what? Worker productivity is up? Yes and why;
Got a private airplane? Write it off? Some things to think about;
Seems you CAN make a political statement at work;
Some news about Walgreens and the Dow;
The Wall Street Report;
Higher bag fees come to American Airlines 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.
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
The Business News Headlines and More 20 February 2024
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Great to be back with you following a day off for President's Day as we joined the markets and other financial folks by kicking back a bit. Coming up today we start things off with a story about a central bank cutting it's prime rate. No, not in the U.S. but in China and why the second largest economy on the planet did so. Also today, for the interview, you'll meet David Swartz from Swartz and Associates who specialize in helping commercial property owners appeal their assessments and...win. Finally, 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:
China cuts it's prime lending rate and why;
Big news from the world of credit cards;
Hard times? Recession? Nope say U.S. casinos;
Small business owners and their concerns for 2024;
Some E-15 news from corn producing states;
The Wall Street Report;
Retirements are kicking up and why that matters.
For the interview you'll meet David Swartz who, along with his brother, operates Swartz and Associates. Their skill is to successfully appeal commercial property tax assessments and their record for winning is pretty amazing. How and why? We asked and David answered. 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.
Friday Feb 16, 2024
The Business News Headlines 16 February 2024
Friday Feb 16, 2024
Friday Feb 16, 2024
Welcome to Friday and the Business News Headlines. A programing note we're back on News/Talk 1540 KXEL this Sunday at Noon Central and yes, we stream. Also, Monday is President's Day. That means the markets will be closed, there is no mail delivery, banks close up and guess what? We're also taking the day off. Wall Street reopens on Tuesday...and so do we. Finally, 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:
Wholesale prices increased in January but, there is a but;
Former President Trump hit with a $355 million fine;
Unity among Big Tech to fight "AI Trickery";
Consumers are still high on the U.S. economy;
Part of the reason is wage growth and slowing inflation;
The Wall Street Report;
You are "mad as hell" about fast food prices.
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 Feb 15, 2024
The Business News Headlines and More 15 February 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
While other nations struggle the U.S. continues to see an economy that marches on. Why that is makes for our first news story today. Also today you'll meet Janine Moore who has a long time history with the Iowa Beef Industry Council. We caught up with Janine during the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) meeting in Orlando earlier in the month. That and more in this edition of the Business News Headlines. 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:
The story of a strong economy and what drives it;
Fewer people have filed for unemployment...again;
Retail sales fell in January and why some are happy about it;
New news about Wells Fargo hit today;
Microsoft to make some XBox games available to others;
Women are driving the world of sports apparel;
The Wall Street Report;
New AI generated video...like what could go wrong?
For the interview you'll meet Janine Moore who with her husband run a small cow/calf herd in What Cheer, Iowa. She has been part of the Iowa Beef Industry Council and we talk about the beef industry, not only in Iowa but nationwide. Plus we also deal with the issue of expanded beef imports and why some exports have gotten more expensive for other nations. 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.
Monday Feb 12, 2024
The Business News Headlines and More 12 February 2024
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Now THAT was a super Super Bowl! And, yes, we all got our Tay Tay fix. One of the stories we've got for you is about the surge in online betting that took place this past weekend. It was really quite stunning. Also, stick around for our business conversation with Amy Doyle the Chief Operating Officer at Tero International. We're going to talk about honing your negotiating skills and why that matters. 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:
Companies are discontinuing products…we’ll share why;
Super Bowl online betting surged and how we know;
A crash-fatality study is shocking we'll name states;
Elon Musk heads back to court and why;
Some news about...Jesus we think you'll find interesting;
The Wall Street Report;
The "Right to Disconnect" explained and it's not...cable.
For the interview you'll meet Amy Doyle the COO of Tero International who will offer some very sound tips on honing your negotiating skills. Many of us frequently negotiate but what skills do successful negotiators employ. Amy has a list and you can hear that conversation by clicking 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 Feb 12, 2024
Honing Your Negotiating Skills with Amy Doyle
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Many of us negotiate on a regular basis but the individuals who generally win at the negotiating table make it a point to understand the skills necessary to be successful. Here Amy Doyle the COO of Tero International walks us through the give and take of becoming a successful negotiator and the first tip is to leave your agenda outside. We were totally into this conversation and think you'll also find it valuable. Meet Amy...
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 Feb 06, 2024
The Business News Headlines 6 February 2024
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines. We're covering everything from aircraft manufacturing to Super Bowl ads that now cost $7 million for thirty-seconds of airtime. Is it worth it? Also, allow a quick side rant: If you are a business that uses call centers to sell whatever it is you are selling...our advice to you is to hire folks that can speak...English. If you can't understand the caller why...call? Sure it might cost more but we bet you'll sell more. End of rant 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:
Boeing may have been neglecting safety says the FAA;
NOW is the time to pay down or pay off your credit cards.
And, we offer up some tips on how to get that done;
Meta says it will label AI generated stuff but, there is a but;
The economy in China is struggling while leadership there shrugs;
The Wall Street Report;
Super Bowl ads. Are they worth the money? You might be surprised.
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.