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Meet Author Margie Odem of Mobile

It was a chance meeting at a Chick-fil-A in Mobile, Alabama. Margie Odom told me she has been in the food service business for over 35 years and loves her job. As we talked she told me she had just authored a book of inspirational poems. So, we sat down for five minutes so she could tell you about it. Her infectious personality comes through. Mountains, Valleys & Rivers to Cross with first time author Margie Odom. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.

The Business News Headlines 17 January 2019

Coming to you from Mobile, Alabama we're checking out the business news headlines from the day.  Coming up we'll share details on these stories:
The U.S. China trade war? Somebody may have blinked;
The 2017 Tax Cut and Jobs Act is hurting big banks;
Another bombshell from New York that impacts Washington D.C.;
Federal workers impacted by the shutdown can apply for unemployment but...there is a catch;
Retail experts say it's just a matter of time before these 4 famous retail giants...go away;
Wall Street - What happened and why.
Those stories plus a quick conversation with Mobile resident and first author Margie Odom. It just happened and we think it's a touching story. To hear that story, click here.
Also today Stephen Haas from DLS Worldwide is in the house talking about fright and fright delivery, driver-less semi's and the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association...think agriculture and the parts that keep equipment running. To hear that conversation click here.
Thanks for listening!
 

The Business News Headlines 11 January 2019

It was the first full week in several weeks and much of business seemed ready for the weekend. In the newscast tonight: 
The main word on Wall Street is "Uncertainty".
New home sales were down in November and December;
The shutdown and housing, another problem;
Bet you've never heard of Ollie's Bargain Outlet. You will today;
What happened on Wall Street and why. 
Those stories and some fun with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine. Each Friday we take a look at his  picks for Stuff to DO in the Metro and we'll start out talking...rodeo!  To hear that zany stuff...click here. 
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Stuff to DO With Cityview with Jeff Pitts

Each Friday afternoon we get a little silly and talk up entertainment events happening this weekend and into next week with Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine. We start with cowboys get into a film and a bunch more.  Stuff to DO in the #DSMUSA Metro this weekend into next week. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.

The Business News Headlines 4 January 2019

The Labor Department report today busted loose Wall Street...oh, and there was that Fed statement that kicked stuff into high gear. It's the Business News Hour Headlines for our first Friday of 2019. A click away you'll find:
Saks is closing a store in Manhattan..we thought you should know;
A billion dollar lawsuit gets the green light and what it's about will shock you;
800,000 federal workers are not getting paid but some in the White House may get a raise;
Marriott says the hack was not as bad as first reported but, it's still big;
Leaders in the German government got hacked;
Get your wallet open...cable prices are going up, again.
What happened on Wall Street and why.
Those stories PLUS we've got Jeff Pitts back from Cityview Magazine with Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. And to prove to you that we fail to take ourselves too seriously we even left in the bloopers at the end.  Enjoy! To hear all of that just click here. 
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Stuff to DO in the Metro with Cityview and Jeff Pitts

Each Friday we break out the "silly sauce" and have some fun with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine. We talk about things going on in the Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. It's our NOT SO SERIOUS SIDE. Anyway we talk about some sports, a movie, a play tryout, the art center, food and more. Plus to show you that even the pros make mistakes listen to the final 90 seconds...Hey...we tried to end the piece correctly. Have a great weekend! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.

Stuff to DO in the Metro with Cityview and Jeff Pitts

It's the weekend before Christmas and, frankly, there isn't much going on. Well, there is the Social Club and a couple of other events and of course HOCKEY. But, we had some fun anyway and you get to listen in. Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine... 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.

The Business Of A Managing Editor

Each week our lifestyle contributor, Jeff Pitts, leaves his world as the managing editor for Cityview Magazine to spend some fun times with us talking about Stuff to DO in the Metro. Today we decided to ask him about the business of being the managing editor of Cityview Magazine. What is it that he does, his crew does and how do they decide on what to cover and what to leave alone. Now a monthly magazine Cityview has been in this market for decades...  Meet Jeff Pitts. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.

Business News Headlines 20 December 2018

Yet another down day on Wall Street and the it looks like the bears have come out to play. Today, and just a click away we'll share these stories:
Uncertainty the bane of the markets;
The stock market vs. the job market...it's OK to worry;
Drug prices are going up in the new year. Who? We'll tell;
You hold the future of Sears in your hand;
Alexa what are the neighbors doing?;
Iowans are drinking plenty and their favorite booze is...
What happened today on Wall Street and why.
Those stories plus a conversation with the Managing Editor of Cityview Magazine, Jeff Pitts. Jeff, who usually is with us on Friday's sharing "Stuff to DO in the Metro" has been with the popular magazine for several years. We'll talk about editorial calendars and who does what behind the scenes. To listen to our conversation click here. 
Thanks for listening! 
 

Stuff to DO in the Metro with Cityview and Jeff Pitts

Each Friday we put cap on the week and have a little fun with Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine with Stuff to DO in the Metro this weekend into next week. Today we'll talk hockey, music, the Hammond B-3 organ (no, really) lots of holiday cheer and more. Click thought and join the, often silly, conversation. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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