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.
Podcast Description
Insight on Business the News Hour is a daily look at the business news of the nation/region and long form business interviews.
Episodes
4 days ago
The Business News Headlines 23 July 2026
4 days ago
4 days ago
10 min
With the price of oil surging it's clear that you, the consumer, will be paying more and today we'll take a deep dive into what you may expect. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 23rd of July, thanks for being with us again. In other news, the tariffs placed on Canada are they real or some sort of tool? What President Trump is saying about AI and high utility bills. We’ll check the dismal number in The Wall Street Report and because there is a lack of good news today…we’ll double down on the notion that AI spending may be over priced.
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.
5 days ago
5 days ago
14 min
What happens when an AI agent goes rogue? OpenAI has some explaining to do and that is where we start this afternoon. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 22nd day of July, thanks for being with us. In other news, Google parent Alphabet exceeded profit expectations. Meanwhile, Tesla profits fall and why that happened. A new bridge will open and why the United States has been disinvited to the party. We think you’ll enjoy this story. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and for the conversation you’ll meet Glen Leaders the owner of Leaders Tractor and Combine Salvage based in Iowa. We did this interview while on a bus headed for the Oregon coast.
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.
5 days ago
5 days ago
2 min
Many of you know that along with Insight on Business I work with the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association (NTPDA) and have been a member for over twenty years. Here is a very brief cut about the NTPDA Scholarship Program and the impact it has on the lives of those who receive $5,000 to $3,000 in a scholarship. Good stuff here.
6 days ago
The Business News Headlines 21 July 2026
6 days ago
6 days ago
10 min
Here we go...again. Our friends in Canada are being targeted by President Trump and that is where we start this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 21st day of July, thanks for being with us. In other news, businesses may feel free to discriminate against women, men, folks from various ethnic groups. How? We’ll share. There is a new ban on social media use that has made the news. ESPN is cutting staff and we’ll share why. In yet another sports story we’ll tell you about Progressive and the yet to start WNBA Cleveland team. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and what’s going on with Kraft/Heinz and Disney? We’ll share the 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.
7 days ago
The Business News Headlines 20 July 2026
7 days ago
7 days ago
9 min
Once again gas prices climb above $4.00 a gallon and that is where we start this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 20th day of July and we're grateful to be back in the studio following business work in Oregon. Thank you for being with us. . In other news, a judge says that Paramount and Warner Brothers must halt the merger for two weeks and why. The FDA is still focused on lettuce even after a false positive report. People defaulting on student loans…surge. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and finally was the World Cup a financial success even though it faced economic headwinds? We’ll share the numbers.
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.
Jul 16, 2026
The Business News Headlines 16 July 2026
Jul 16, 2026
Jul 16, 2026
8 min
Tariff Talk is coming back as President Trump seeks to try, try, try again. That is where we kick this off this evening and welcome to the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 16th day of July. In other news, US consumers slowed their spending in June and well give you the figures. Meta, AI and a lawsuit hit the wires today. The FDA approves a first of its kind cholesterol pill and we’ll share the details. We’ll check the numbers in the Wall Street Report and why gold has been falling like a rock. This is the Business News Headlines…let’s go.
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.
Jul 14, 2026
The Business News Headlines 14 July 2026
Jul 14, 2026
Jul 14, 2026
11 min
Some surprising news about inflation kicks us off this evening. This is The Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 14th day of July, thanks for being with us. In other news Fed Chair Warsh had some comments about inflation and we’ll share. Big banks say thank you as they registered big profits. Subaru is recalling thousands of vehicles and we’ll share why. A bipartisan group of legislators have introduced a resolution to keep Social Security solvent. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and why IBM shares sank by 25% today.
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.
Jul 14, 2026
The Power of Feedback Done Right with Emily Lang
Jul 14, 2026
Jul 14, 2026
16 min
Everyone of us offers feedback. It can be personal feedback or feedback we use in our businesses. How to do it correctly so that what you are offering has results. Meet Emily Lang from Tero International who will explain why following the A, B, C of feedback is so critical for optimal results. Here's Emily...
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.
Jul 13, 2026
Jul 13, 2026
24 min
Well now, we're finding out what this rush to build data centers is going to end up costing you...more. That's where we start this afternoon and welcome to July 13. In other news, 12 states sue to block the Paramount/Warner Brothers Deal and why. It took some time but a multi-million dollar settlement takes place over a gigantic Kansas oil spill. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and for the conversation we’ll be talking with Emily Lang from Tero International about how to become an expert in delivering feedback…it is something that we all do and this conversation should help you learn more about doing feedback…right.
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.
Jul 10, 2026
The Business News Headlines and Art 10 July 2026
Jul 10, 2026
Jul 10, 2026
28 min
President Trump won't sign the bill but it will become law anyway and that is where we start this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 10th day of July, thanks for being with us again. In other news, Volkswagen reported weak sales and will cut models. In yet another vehicle story KIA again recalls over 400,000 Tellurides’ think…fire. Meanwhile in Cuba entrepreneurs are using solar to power their unique vehicles and why. The harrowing story about a man who was nearly sucked out of a broken jet window…on its way to Germany. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and for the conversation you’ll meet Carmen Satre as we talk about her very famous husband and his artwork. But, first the 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.





