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Friday Dec 17, 2021
Stuff to DO with Jeff Pitts and Cityview
Friday Dec 17, 2021
Friday Dec 17, 2021
What just a week before Christmas? Yikes! If you haven't been out to see the lights, see a great play, ballet or...a bit of hockey we're here to push you along. With me, as he is each Friday is Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine with his list of "Stuff to Do" in the greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. Click through and find out who made the cut this week.
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 Dec 10, 2021
The Business News Headlines 10 December 2021
Friday Dec 10, 2021
Friday Dec 10, 2021
The end of another business week and we start the newscast with a number that we thought would do more damage. For the interview...it's the Weekend so Jeff Pitts from Cityview is in the chat it up about stuff to do in the Des Moines Metro. But, first the news:
The inflation number didn't rattle Wall Street;
So what's driving inflation? We've got a list;
The company says he needs a break;
The food server fired after getting a $4,400 tip;
McDonald's spending on...diversity;
GM says the new electric Silverado will be "un-matched";
The Wall Street Report;
Oh, oh...Mr. Big and Peloton.
And yep, Jeff Pitts from Cityview is in to chat it up about arts, culture, sports, music and more. To listen to that...just 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.
Friday Dec 10, 2021
Stuff to DO in the DSM Metro with Jeff Pitts of Cityview
Friday Dec 10, 2021
Friday Dec 10, 2021
Welcome to the weekend! And, just like we do at the end of each business week our friend Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine is in to chat it up about stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Even if you don't live close you'll get a "flavor" of the lifestyle events going down this weekend into next week. Like the East Village Promenade the Nutcracker ballet, Jordan Smith over in Pella, The Tall Grass Theater, "Geezers" in Ankeny, a bunch of basketball, the Iowa Stars take on Milwaukee, Lights, Trivia and a John Walters book signing at Beaverdale Books....whew!
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 Nov 26, 2021
The Business News Headlines 26 November 2021
Friday Nov 26, 2021
Friday Nov 26, 2021
The day after Thanksgiving in the U.S. and the stock market had its worst day since October of 2020 as a new COVID variant roiled the markets. And, because it's Friday, make sure you click through for Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. But, first the news:
The markets react to more COVID news;
Pfizer stock surges and why;
Fast food restaurants getting rid of dining rooms;
The FBI weighs in on scams;
Oil prices took a beating today;
The Wall Street Report;
Some Black Friday surprises.
Those stories and Jeff Pitts from Cityview. To hear us talking about cool stuff to do just click here and thanks for listening!
Friday Nov 19, 2021
The Business News Headlines 19 November 2021
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Welcome to Friday! The Blue Chips had a rough day today and we'll share why. Also, because it is Friday, Jeff Pitts is in to check out a list of Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. Enjoy! But, first the news:
Tough day the the Dow...blame COVID;
Gas and Oil companies faltered today;
Some thoughts on the red-hot housing market;
Is truck driving...worth it?
Who, really, is responsible for the high cost of insulin?
Seems a joint EV deal between Ford and Rivian is dead;
Another Detroit automaker is pushing vaccines;
The Wall Street Report;
And, might inflation be your...friend?
Those stories plus Jeff Pitts from Cityview is in....to listen to that conversation about Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro just click here!
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Stuff to DO with Cityview & Jeff Pitts
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Each Friday we spend some time riffing about "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro with Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine and today we've got lots of stuff to talk about. From The Iowa Wild hitting the ice on Friday to Shakespere at Simpson College some quilt talk, violins, threads at the Historic Franklin Jr. High, Gladys Knight and the Pips at Hoyt Sherman...wow! Some sports talk about basketball, football and a whole bunch more. Get local with us...and have some fun.
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 Nov 12, 2021
The Business News Headlines 12 November 2021
Friday Nov 12, 2021
Friday Nov 12, 2021
The end of another business week and thanks for being with us. After the news make sure you click through for our hyper local look at Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. Here's what we've got for you today:
Oil prices fall...gas too? And why;
How much might you save with an EV;
More "Tuna Talk" about Subway;
The IRS has new deduction numbers;
The Wall Street Report;
A closer look at job quit numbers.
It's another Friday and Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine is in the chat it up about stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro. We've got a play in Altoona (Think Adams Family) and a play at the Des Moines Playhouse. Some sports with Iowa State, Drake, the Des Moines Bucs. Cody Jenkins is in Ames. The Cake is at the Stoner Theater. David Nail is in Pella and the Iowa Wolves are in action next week. Click through and have some fun already!
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 Nov 12, 2021
Stuff to DO with Cityview and Jeff Pitts
Friday Nov 12, 2021
Friday Nov 12, 2021
It's another Friday and Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine is in the chat it up about stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro. We've got a play in Altoona (Think Adams Family) and a play at the Des Moines Playhouse. Some sports with Iowa State, Drake, the Des Moines Bucs. Cody Jenkins is in Ames. The Cake is at the Stoner Theater. David Nail is in Pella and the Iowa Wolves are in action next week. Click through and have some fun already!
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 Nov 05, 2021
Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro with Cityview and Jeff Pitts!
Friday Nov 05, 2021
Friday Nov 05, 2021
And...it's the first Friday of the month and back with us is Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine with all sorts of "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro. It is "post-Halloween" so we do discuss candy...of course. That and more Friday Fun is just a click away. From sports to art, entertainment and a few laughs. Enjoy and get this weekend started!
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 Oct 29, 2021
Stuff to DO with Cityview and Jeff Pitts
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Each Friday Jeff Pitts who is the managing editor for Cityview Magazine comes to the studio to chat it up about "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. We have a Fun Friday chatting it up about some great events like the Drake Observatory Lecture series on Friday Night. Then there is KISS from the Des Moines Ballet. Can't you see Gene Simons in a tutu? The Addams Family is in Altoona. The Downtown Farmers Market and Halloween. We've got the Cityview "21 From 2021" event happening in Windsor Heights. Straight No Chaser is in town, wrestling, Beggars Night and more. Have some fun already, you deserve 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.