Insight On Business the News Hour
Episodes
Friday Aug 25, 2023
The Business News Headlines & More 25 August 2023
Friday Aug 25, 2023
Friday Aug 25, 2023
We kick things off with Fed Chair Jerome Powell who says the economy is too strong…more rate hikes on the way. It’s the business news Headlines for Friday the 25th day of August…thanks for being with us. Stick around for the interview featuring the very busy and bright and frank Abena Imhotep. Click the link below. 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:
What the Fed Chair said...and it's impact;
You are spending but not at department stores;
However, Doller Tree says, "Thank you!";
Target is being pressured to end work from home;
Guess how much Heineken got for selling its Russian business?
The Wall Street Report;
Could We Work be headed to bankruptcy?
Those stories plus a conversation with writer, podcaster, consultant and educator Abena Imhotep. Do not expect a "shrinking violet" in this conversation about a host of issues that she works on...daily. 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 Jul 05, 2023
The Business News Headlines and More 5 July 2023
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Welcome back to those of you who celebrated the Canada Day weekend as well as the Independence Day weekend in the U.S. We hope your holiday was safe and meaningful. Today, along with the business news headlines you'll hear from a master photographer Brent Isenberger about changes in his business, why it's critical to hire great "product shooters" for advertising and branding and a strange issue he's been seeing when it comes to new people in his industry. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
New Data from Nielsen on "How America Listens";
Fed minutes reveal additional rate hikes;
Everyday Americans are no longer giving to charity and why;
The feud between Meta and Canada gets hotter;
New laws targeting foreign ownership of farmland;
Jet Blue not going to challenge a recent ruling;
The Wall Street Report;
Meta about to launch a Twitter rival? Yep...
Those stories plus you'll meet professional photographer and videographer Brent Isenberger as he talks about the many changes in his industry and a disturbing trend he's seen among new people in his business. To listen to that segment click right 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.
Wednesday May 03, 2023
The Business News Headlines 3 May 2023
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Chalk this one up for the record books. Today the Federal Reserve increased the primary lending rate by a quarter of a percent the highest that rate has been in fifteen years. Did it have an impact on the stock market? You bet and we'll detail that first. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
The Fed and The Markets;
Interest Rates and Credit Cards...some thoughts;
More secure than a password? Yes, says Google;
Who listens to podcasts? We'll take a deep dive;
Some big restaurant news to share with you;
The Wall Street Report;
What's happened to oil prices? It's amazing;
Uber wants more "butts in the seats" so...
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.
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
The Business News Headlines 1 March 2023
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Welcome to the first day of March! This is the month that can bring anything from downpours to a foot of snow to sixty degree weather. Meanwhile, can somebody over at LinkedIn tell us why our video tease has started to post sideways? Back to today: We're kicking things off with a story about advertising, podcasting and that odd thing that happened in January. In addition a couple of retail stories and a recall notice. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
The odd advertising thing that happened in January;
More mortgage application news;
Gender pay gap...call it what it is; discrimination;
Some frightening vehicle recall news;
New pricing coming to Dollar Tree;
More sketchy news from Kohls;
Promise if you "Red Line" you will get caught;
The Wall Street Report;
Some airline pilots get a big raise...how big?
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.
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Meet Commercial Music Producer James Goodlett
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Here you’ll meet music creator and producer James Goodlett…but don’t expect to dance or sing along to his creations… He produces commercial music for film, podcasts, video bloggers, radio and TV Commercials and it’s some of the best original music out there. And, yes, we'll offer a sample of his work in this interview. Also James is now teaching others how to expand their creative library. Here is that link. James Goodlett from Jam Good Productions...and his story.
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.
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
The Business News Headlines 11 October 2022
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
Welcome back to the business news headlines! Here is some news you didn't want to hear, the Threat of a railroad strike is back. Now it looks like there are thousands without jobs following hurricane Ian and the markets ended the day…mixed in a wild session. It’s the business news headlines for Tuesday the 11th day of October, thanks for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
A railroad strike is back on the calendar;
Thousands without jobs in Florida;
A mixed session on Wall Street;
Oil down today;
The Fed and 3 things that would make them pivot;
A new rule could do away with gig workers;
Remember when chips were scarce?
Amazon Prime Day gets a "meh" from consumers;
The Wall Street Report;
Saying goodbye to a broadcasting legend.
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.
Monday Oct 10, 2022
The Business News Headlines 10 October 2022
Monday Oct 10, 2022
Monday Oct 10, 2022
Welcome to a brand new business week! If you scouted the business news headlines it was pretty much…doom and gloom. From Bank of America and job losses to JP Morgan warning of a recession. It’s been a day. This is Insight on Business and the Business News headlines for Monday the 10th day of October, thanks everybody for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
Bank of America and Job Losses;
JP Morgan Chase warns of a recession;
The markets ended lower but it could have been worse;
We'll take a deeper dive into the jobs report;
Social Security raises and why it matters;
A McDonald's manager goes viral about kiosks;
The Wall Street Report;
Some layoffs at Spotify think podcasts.
Those stories and the interview is with Kirsten Anderson who has just released a book, "More Than Words" which she hopes will help people who, like her, face sexual harassment in the workplace. Kirsten made the news a couple of years ago when she won a $1.75 million dollar settlement with Iowa over harassment issues at the Iowa Legislature. To listen to our conversation just 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.
Thursday Aug 11, 2022
Okoboji Writers Retreat 2.0 with Julie Gammack
Thursday Aug 11, 2022
Thursday Aug 11, 2022
Last year when my friend, journalist and entrepreneur, Julie Gammack called to invite me to attend the Okoboji Writers Retreat I was happy to say "Yes!". I figured that maybe 50 writers, speakers, creators might show up. Uhm...I was wrong. Over 120 folks showed up to listen, learn and get motivated to create. Now it's time for the Okoboji Writers Retreat 2.0 and it's a big deal. Here Julie will explain what to expect and some of the folks who will be attending. And she leaves us with a tease of something else she is working on. Listen in and consider joining us in September. Oh and this is NOT a stuffy event...we have a blast!
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.
Monday Aug 08, 2022
The Business News Headlines 8 August 2022
Monday Aug 08, 2022
Monday Aug 08, 2022
While it's not really business news this story could impact a decision to move to a state or...not. We're talking murder rates. It's the business news headlines for Monday the 8th day of August, thanks for being here. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
States that lead in the rate of murders in ten years;
You'll find that story amazing and not what you are expecting;
The price of oil went up today;
No, you can't switch "Made In" labels as this company learned;
Two talking points from the Inflation Reduction Act;
A big increase in social security payments?
Some surprising inflation news from the New York Fed;
The Wall Street Report;
Serious concerns about the housing market.
For the interview we took this one on the road. My guest is Ken Chester the founder and host of Roadworthy Drive and we did it while we were rolling down the road. Hey we were talking about cars, technology and transportation so...why not. To listen to that conversation, 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.
Monday Aug 08, 2022
Talkin’ Cars - On the Road with Ken Chester
Monday Aug 08, 2022
Monday Aug 08, 2022
Ken Chester is the founder and host of the nationally known broadcast Roadworthy Drive that deals with all forms of transportation and technology. Here is a first: We're driving back from an event honoring the 80th Birthday of News/Talk 1540 KXEL (where we are both privileged to be carried) and I asked Ken if we could do the interview as we rolled down the road. Why not? We're talking about transportation and vehicles and while there may be a law against texting and driving...we couldn't find one about driving and recording. Here is our "mobile conversation":
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.