Insight On Business the News Hour
Insight on Business the News Hour is a daily look at the business news of the nation/region and long form business interviews.
Insight on Business the News Hour is a daily look at the business news of the nation/region and long form business interviews.
Episodes
2 hours ago
The Business News Headlines 28 October 2026
2 hours ago
2 hours ago
9 min
Today the Fed said, "Let it ride" and decided to keep the rates steady at about 3.9%. That story is where we start this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 28th day of October, thanks for being with us. In other news, aging stores and sky high beef prices has Wendy’s in a pickle. The UK is trying to do something about the high cost of heating fuel and we’ll share the story. We’ve got some news out of the Big 10 this afternoon. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and the starting time for the WNBA finials has fans furious and some big names are asking 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 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.
2 hours ago
9 min
2 days ago
2 days ago
9 min
Tomorrow the Fed meets and what might be the outcome? We have five things to watch for. This is The Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 27th day of October, thanks for being with us. In other news, consumer confidence in the U.S. got a boost last month…and why. Cyberscams are catching millions of people and the thieves are making a fortune. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and we’ve got new news from…Apple.
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.
2 days ago
9 min
3 days ago
3 days ago
10 min
It could be the BIGGEST IPO in history and that is where we begin this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 26th day of October, thank you for being with us. In other news, the word “affordability” made the news again today. Cybersecurity issues hit a major hospital group in New Mexico. United Airlines and what is being called a “unruly” passenger incident makes the Monday news. If you enjoy beef we’ve got a story that might make your day. Coming up numbers from The Wall Street Report and today is a HUGE sports day as action in five different sports takes center stage.
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.
3 days ago
10 min
6 days ago
6 days ago
9 min
Today the Dow sank like a rock as investors watched the price of oil skyrocket and that is where we start this evening. This is The Business News Headlines for Friday the 23rd day of October and thank you for being with us. In other news, the first shipment of Russian diesel has left port headed to the U.S. The data center debate rages on and now companies are starting to alter their stories. In sports, the Atlanta Falcons are getting some flack for using a throw-back logo. Halloween is coming and some are seeking ways to keep costumes out of the landfill. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and the new Apple Duo is out and it’s getting lots of looks.
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.
6 days ago
9 min
Oct 21, 2026
The Business News Headlines 21 October 2026
Oct 21, 2026
Oct 21, 2026
10 min
Meta gets hit with a multi-billion dollar judgement and that is where we'll start this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 21st day of October, thank you for being with us. In other news, a First Nation Tribe in Canada is going high tech to preserve their heritage. More AI trouble as governments shut down websites. Some news from my home town: Detroit will get a much needed facelift and we’ll share that story. It’s not just gas and groceries that is expensive…how about child care? We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and a gaming company to close down a factory and layoff some 400 people.
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.
Oct 21, 2026
10 min
Oct 20, 2026
The Business News Headlines 20 October 2026
Oct 20, 2026
Oct 20, 2026
8 min
Good news for Boeing, the FAA has approved the new 737 Max 10 to be sold to airlines and why this is so important for the company. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 20th day of October and thanks for being with us. In other news, after a string of errors SpaceX today turned in a profit and we’ll share the numbers. A New Jersey food importer has sued the Trump Administration and yes, it has to do with tariffs. Netflix posts a profit but, there is a but. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and we’ve got news from Walmart and Sam’s Club.
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.
Oct 20, 2026
8 min
Oct 20, 2026
Oct 20, 2026
11 min
We're in with a quick conversation about our friend author Ken Chester who will be at Beaverdale Books in Des Moines this evening the 20th of October between 6:30 and 8:00. He will be there to discuss his book The Two Hour Entrepreneur. If you have EVER wanted to start a business but you don't seem to have the time let Ken show you how to get it done with just two hours each week. Take some time and visit with Ken this evening!
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.
Oct 20, 2026
11 min
Oct 19, 2026
The Business News Headlines 19 October 2026
Oct 19, 2026
Oct 19, 2026
9 min
This should be interesting. The Supreme Court will hear a case about an 1868 law passed by congress that has to do with making booze at home. That's where we start this evening on the 19th day of October and thanks for being with us. In other news, the economy in China grew due to massive exports. Today another story about consumer concern over AI pricing of goods We’ll have to groceries. Elon Musk to give away shares of Space X and we’ll tell you about it. We will also check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and the Eagles football team is facing some backlash for the way it treated quarterback Jalin Hurts.
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.
Oct 19, 2026
9 min
Oct 16, 2026
The Business News Headlines 16 October 2026
Oct 16, 2026
Oct 16, 2026
10 min
Will the Fed raise rates at their next meeting? Fed Chair Kevin Warsh gives zero clues and that's where we start this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 16th day of October and thank you for being here again. In other news, the markets fall again and China moves to curb tech exports including AI. The President and his expanded portfolio of drug companies come under scrutiny. In Illinois a medical debt relief program has been working and we’ll share how well. Some baseball news about something that has not happened since 1991. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and you know that Apple folding phone? We have new news.
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.
Oct 16, 2026
10 min
Oct 15, 2026
The Business News Headlines 15 October 2026
Oct 15, 2026
Oct 15, 2026
10 min
We hate to be the folks to bring you some bad news but, get ready to pay more for the stuff you'll be buying. That is where we start this evening on Thursday the 15th day of October. Thanks for being with us. In other news, retail sales climbed in September but, there is a but. Have you heard of “peptides”? You will today. A trade group is forecasting a healthy holiday retail season. What else would you expect? We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street report and we’ll also have an interesting baseball/healthcare story about the Milwaukee Brewers.
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.
Oct 15, 2026
10 min





