Insight On Business the News Hour
Episodes
Friday Mar 24, 2023
The Business News Headlines 24 March 2023
Friday Mar 24, 2023
Friday Mar 24, 2023
Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines, grateful that you've decided to spend a little time with us as we share some of the top business news headlines of the day. Also, a reminder that we're back with the Business Week in Review this Sunday at Noon Central and only on News Talk 1540 KXEL...and, yes, we do stream. 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:
Michigan made history today...think "Right to Work";
In another union story we're talking about Disney;
What's going on and what will become of mortgage rates?
Is all of this with TicTok real or...theater?
Some news from Rivian;
The five most expensive TV ad campaigns ever...we have a list;
The Wall Street Report;
The return to the office debate...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 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 Feb 22, 2023
Meet Creator Trevonte Diggs from Tero International
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
There are amazing people all around us and today you're about to meet yet another. This is Trevonte Diggs the video producer at Tero International. A college basketball standout Trevonte was all set to play ball in Europe when the pandemic struck. Change of course had him doing work for a CBS affiliate and then on to Tero. Trevonte is also an entrepreneur who creates videos for non-profits and businesses. Have a peek at his, stunning, site, Innovative Consulting.
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 13, 2023
The Business News Headlines 13 February 2023
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Welcome back to a brand new week of the Business News Headlines. Hope you had an excellent weekend and what a thrilling Super Bowl. Yes, we were glued to the tube yesterday afternoon. And, coming up in today's newscast we'll take a look at some of the ads that ran yesterday. The winners and some odd pieces of work. 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:
Revenue for Twitter takes a beating and that explains so much;
A major automaker to build a 3.5 billion dollar battery factory;
More vehicle news: Some smart decisions from Detroit;
More recession talk but, not what you might think;
Women's underwear; why is it more expensive than men's?
More layoff news from Big Tech;
More grocery war news;
The Wall Street Report;
The Super Bowl ads that caught our attention.
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 Feb 09, 2023
The Economy, Mortgages, Business and More with John Cannon
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Strap in...we're going to take a deep dive into the economy, the home mortgage market, the jobs issue and more. My guest is a former broadcaster who now is a Mortgage Consultant for individuals seeking to purchase or refinance a home. He is also licensed in all 50 states. John Cannon has had a long career in several states and now works with Wintrust Mortgage. His insight into a host of topics is spot on. Get to know John Cannon.
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 Feb 08, 2023
The Business News Headlines 8 February 2023
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Welcome to the mid-week edition of the business news headlines...glad you're with us. Give us about twelve minutes and you'll be up to speed on some of the big business news stories of the day. A couple of deep dives and some quick news pieces just a click away. 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:
Big Oil wins but there is a major loser;
Zoom takes a hit but what the CEO did is interesting;
Super Bowl food, cheaper except for one important item;
The odd way to gauge inflation from Minnesota;
The Biden Tax on stock buy-backs could help Wall Street;
Wait! What some of the smartest people say about inflation;
The Disney restructuring is costing jobs;
The Wall Street Report;
What the IRS says about filing...early.
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 Jan 05, 2023
The Business News Headlines 5 January 2023
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Getting us one day closer to the weekend this is the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines and we've got much to cover starting out with what is good for the economy does not seem so good for Wall Street and why it tanked this afternoon. 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:
Good for people but not Wall Street (hint: Jobs);
The future for this "once darling" retail chain in doubt;
Oh how the mighty have fallen post pandemic;
Ten. It's a round number when will we see eleven?
Yes, we are talking politics again...so sad;
Walgreens may have cried a bit too much?
Vince McMahon to return to the WWE?
The Wall Street Report;
The wonder of...pickleball.
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 18, 2022
The Business News Headlines 18 October 2022
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
It was a stunning reversal from last week on Wall Street and we'll share why. Meanwhile, in upstate New York Amazon workers turn down a union….some big profit numbers boost Wall Street and some McDonald’s are now selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts. It’s the business news headlines for Tuesday the 18th 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:
Workers say "nyet" to a new Amazon union;
Blue Chips earnings boost Wall Street;
McDonald's selling a rival food product;
More NFL coming to Amazon on Black Friday;
WeWork closes another big office;
He says a recession is in the bag 100%;
"Fix It or Forget It" say homebuyers;
A mortgage rate story...how high can it go?
The Wall Street Report;
The employee "churn" at Amazon is...astounding.
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.
Friday Sep 23, 2022
The Business News Headlines 23 September 2022
Friday Sep 23, 2022
Friday Sep 23, 2022
It's the Friday Edition of the business news headlines welcome back! It was a dismal week on Wall Street as the Dow sunk to it’s lowest level since 2020. Oil is also way off the mark and General Motors investing big…again in electric vehicles. It’s the business news Headlines for Friday the 23rd day of September, thanks for being with us everybody. 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 Dow sinks yet again and why;
Oil settles lower but gas prices are still high...why?
General Motors to invest millions in new EV upgrades;
The top 5 housing markets that have cooled the most;
The 4-Day Work Week. What the numbers say about it;
The Super Bowl has a new halftime sponsor;
The Wall Street Report;
Some are happy with their wages. Who might they be?
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 Sep 15, 2022
The Business News Headlines 15 September 2022
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Welcome back! While it’s safe to say there will be no rail strike…tomorrow we’re not yet out of the woods. Wall Street fell today but you folks are still buying stuff…surprising retail sales numbers are in the news. Those stories and more in this edition of Insight on Business – News Headlines for Thursday the 15th day of September…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:
The railroad strike: We're still not out of the woods;
The markets fell again today as did oil;
Some surprising retail sales numbers;
Thursday Night Football with a twist;
Verizon is losing customers and why;
The Wall Street Report;
Might there be a "White Collar" recession?
Those stories and something "hyper-local" as I visit with Tyler Granger about the upcoming Windsor Heights, Iowa Book Fair. Why do this on a national news program? Because we thought it's a great idea and something that can be done...anywhere to celebrate local writers. To listen to that conversation with Tyler and Julie Granger 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.
Friday Aug 12, 2022
The Business News Headlines 12 August 2022
Friday Aug 12, 2022
Friday Aug 12, 2022
We kick things off today about a wild story dealing with some retail stores overcharging customers at check out. Also, today is the second day of the great Iowa State Fair and there is news out, at the end of the broadcast about the future of Major League Baseball at The Field of Dreams also in...Iowa. 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:
Retail over-charging and getting caught;
"Surprise!" says General Motors;
Job cuts happening at Best Buy;
Not to be outdone so too at Peloton;
Union News from Trader Joes;
How about a Ring reality TV show?
What's in the Inflation Reduction Act?
The Wall Street Report;
And, Quiet Quitting is having a moment.
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.