Books

"Out Of The Mud" with George Hanusa

He has a passion for writing and for history. Meet George Hanusa a 40+ year resident of the tiny town of Windsor Heights, Iowa and author of "Out Of The Mud - How a Rural Coal Mining Settlement Became the City of Windsor Heights". What is curious about Windsor Heights (Pop 4,900) is that it sits directly in the center of the Des Moines Metro surrounded by much larger communities. All of that could have been different had the community annexed what is now the City of Clive. Hanusa has written an unvarnished historical account of Windsor Heights complete with lots of photos and stories any lover of small town history will appreciate. The book is available at the Windsor Heights City Hall, the Windsor Heights Hy-Vee, Beaverdale Books and Plain Talk Books and Coffee.
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940, FM-104.5 and in HD at 103.3 HD2. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 

The Book - No Surrender by Jack Hatch

Even thought I've known him for years I start this interview with former Iowa State Senator Jack Hatch with the admission I didn't realize the depth of his life-long involvement in progressive causes. We move from that into a conversation about his new book, No Surrender - Building a Progressive Agenda for Iowa with the Five Securities. In it Sen. Hatch not only points out the major problems within the Democratic Party, he also lists ways in which his party can reclaim the populist agenda. Something, he says, his party has drifted from. Have a listen...
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940, FM-104.5 and in HD at 103.3 HD2. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 

Radio, Family, Dreams and Detours - Mike Pace

It's always fun to share the studio microphone with my friend Mike Pace. Here we chat for a moment about radio, some friends, family and his book Dreams and Detours something special for the holidays. You'll know the voice right away...enjoy.
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940, FM-104.5 and in HD at 103.3 HD2. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Group Dynamic Field Guide for Leaders - Alan Feirer

Our friend Alan Feirer came in to talk about his new book "Group Dynamic Field Guide -51 Ideas Leaders Can Use Today". We talk about why 51 ideas and not 52? How can leaders have a true impact on their staff? We also talk about the Annual Night of Gluttony...what?  Hang on, this will be fun.
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940, FM-104.5 and in HD at 103.3 HD2. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Media Advice for Non-Profits with Bob Leonard

Every non-profit group has a great story but far too often they can't get the media coverage to tell it. Meet Dr. Bob Leonard a media savvy educator who has a passion for non-profits. He has written a book "Sticky & Easy PR - How to Market Your Non-Profit to the News Media". Here we talk about some of the tips he share with non-profit boards and workers on how to get more exposure for their mission.
 Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.  

The Midwest Comicon with Matthew Morgan

The Midwest Comicon is back and landing in Des Moines November 5 - 6. We asked Matthew Morgan, from The Iowa League of Heroes to share with us what you can expect, who will be here and how some of the proceeds will go to help a local family. Good stuff! 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.   

Mike Pace talks about Hospice Care and More...

Our friend Mike Pace and his wife Gale have, for years, been supporting and volunteering for HCI Hospice. Today we invited Mike to our studio to talk about why, how his family has been touched by the hospice care of HCI and golf...no really...GOLF coming up in July and you are invited to join him.
 Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Larry Cotlar with Sports Stories and his New Book!

He's back for a return visit...Larry "The Cot Man" Cotlar with us in studio to chat a bit about sports legends, his book and his book signing that happens on Saturday at Barnes & Noble in West Des Moines. Listen and have some fun...bet he mentions some names that you recognize.
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Jean M. Baker on Letting Go

The book is "Letting Go the (Sometimes) Messy Art of Relinquishment" with its author Jean M. Baker. We talk about what keeps people from "letting go" what some might want to "let go" and more. Join us for this discussion. 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Larry Cotlar - The Biggest Rolodex in Sports

It was great having our friend Larry Cotlar back in studio this time to chat about his new book, "The Biggest Rolodex in Sports". We talk about his long, long radio career, why he wrote the book and chat about the many photos packed into his memoir. "The Cotman" returns!Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.