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The Business News Headlines 21 March 2025

We start our Friday newscast with a story about job cuts at the Small Business Administration and we have to wonder, out loud, where all of these government workers are going to go and how these changes will impact the nation's unemployment levels that currently sit at 4.1%. Expect a spike.   A reminder that should you wish to to follow us you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today:
SBA downsizes and where the cuts are;
Free Eggs in NYC;
A Midwest convenience store chain calls it quits;
And they are not alone;
Costco is trying something innovative about tariffs;
Now FedEx is sounding the alarm on the U.S. economy;
China has all but stopped buying some U.S. products;
The Wall Street Report;
And what?  Porn on Spotify?
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.

The Business News Headlines 13 March 2025

You perhaps haven't thought much about the tourism business, more importantly the business we get from Canadian travelers. That is a story that kicks us off this evening and the loss is truly staggering. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 13th of March. Thanks for being here and a reminder that should you wish to to follow us you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and in under 10 minutes:
Canadian travelers are traveling but not to the U.S.
And the economics are staggering;
The markets cratered yet again and you know why;
Been getting weird text messages about toll road fees?
Another report that inflation is down but...yes, there is a but;
Taking the tariff fight to the EU will cost businesses in the U.S.;
The movie "Young Guns Three" is a thing says actor Emilio Estevez;
The Wall Street Report;
And a federal judge orders the rehiring of thousands of government workers.
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.

ICON is Economic Growth with Stephanie Oppel

Today you'll learn more about the ICON Water Trails project that will be a huge economic driver for Central Iowa.  Here we talk about the ten years ICON has been around, what they have accomplished and what FUN things are slated to become real in 2025 and 2026. Plus how local communities in the Greater Des Moines Metro are helping support the effort and enhance their own waterways.  My guest is Stephanie Oppel the leader of the ICON Water Trails a non-profit that is harnessing the rivers and streams of Central Iowa in what is a major economic development push.  Enjoy...we did!
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.

Getting Advertising Results with Gale McKinney

It is the hope of every business to be able to show real results for your advertising and marketing dollar. How do you get there?  How about doing business with folks you know and trust and who can take your message to the target market YOU want to reach.  Oh, and then having your trusted advertising partner follow up with concrete information. Is this a myth?  Nope, it's the way Gale McKinney from Twin Rivers Media works. Gale is the founder of The American Cattlemen Magazine and Podcast as well as The American Dairymen Magazine and The Iowa Sportsman Magazine. Here you will learn the value of targeted marketing and more.  Meet my friend...Gale: 
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.

The Business News Headlines and More 5 February 2025

Today we'll start things off talking about the LA wildfires and the problems local residents are having with their insurance companies and what California is trying to do to resolve so many issues. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 5th day of February...glad you are with us again.  Also, should you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and in under 11 minutes:
Homeowners and California insurance issues;
Tariff Talk: What will cost you more...soon;
Super Bowl ads are coming. How wacky can they get?
AI app DeepSeek and a company barred from doing business in the US;
Some labor news out of Whole Foods;
The Wall Street Report;
And, Starbucks is redoing their marketing message and why.
For the conversation you'll meet Paul Petrus the Senior Lead Facilitator for Best Corporate Events.. We met Paul in New Orleans last month and the work he did in two team building events was spectacular. If you have anything to do with planning your next corporate meeting make sure you check out Best Corporate Events.
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.

Meet Training Specialist Emily Lang

Some people are truly "gifted" in their ability to have fun yet communicate clearly and effectively. Meet Emily Lang a Training Specialist with Tero International. Here we talk about her time as an actor and how life on the stage helped prepare her for her role at Tero. We also talk about how to better communicate and how sales people can be trained to become so much better when they embrace the skill of building relationships.
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.

Rural America: Help Is On The Way

For this conversation my guest is Becky McCray part of the dynamic duo behind SaveYour dot Town. She and partner Deb Brown work with rural communities to help them find potential, exercise community thinking and build a robust town or village. In this conversation we’ll cover lots of problem areas and give some solid solutions to what much of rural America is facing.  Becky McCray one of the founders of SaveYour.Town. Enjoy, we sure did! 
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.

The Business News Headlines 6 January 2025

While not business news something amazing happened on Monday. Congress certified that Donald Trump won the 2024 election and...there was no...riot.  This is the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines and thanks for being here. We kick things off with a sticky legal issue brewing against the Biden Administration. And, if you want to follow us  on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and all in under 10 minutes:
Steel companies lawyer up;
Millions of Americans to get social security benefits;
How to solve the S.S. insolvency?  We'll take that on;
No more diversity efforts at the house that Ronald built;
The BIG show is upon us and what to expect at CES;
Big business sues California and why;
The Wall Street Report;
And, the merger of some streaming apps is a big deal.
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.

The Business News Headlines 26 December 2024

Yes, we like the markets, took some time off and watched some football on Netflix.  More on that coming up. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 26th day of December.  We hope you had a wonderful Christmas and now we get to wish you Happy Chanukah. And if you want to follow us  on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and all in under 10 minutes:
Holiday sales rose more than some expected;
But we don't get the disconnect about people and the economy;
It's been an impressive year for the markets and we'll share numbers;
How did EV's do this past year?  We'll share what we know worldwide;
The rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage climbed...again;
Unemployment numbers fall but, there is a but;
The Wall Street Report;
Congrats to Netflix and Christmas Day Football.
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.

The Business News Headlines 17 December 2024

We're back. Some technical issues took us off the air on Monday but all fixed and glad to be back with you and thank you for coming back. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 17th day of December.  And should you want to follow us  on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today:
You, the U.S. consumer continue to drive the economy;
The Fed will announce what many believe to be a rate cut tomorrow;
But, there is a but to all of that;
What do Americans think of the economy today and tomorrow?
And, yes we've got a question about that as well;
Amazon is breaking out the checkbook in Ohio;
The Wall Street Report;
Junk Fees are an issue now Washington wants to fix that.
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.