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The Business News Headlines and More 8 January 2024

Welcome to a brand new week and the business news headlines for this the 8th day of January which also is the opening day of the Iowa Legislature.  To that end make sure you click ahead for the interview with Joe Murphy the President of the Iowa Business Council which is made up of some of the largest corporations in the state. And, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
Tech stocks ruled and crude fizzled;
A federal funding deal and it matters;
Tiger Woods and Nike part company;
Gadgets will be on display in Las Vegas;
Treasury Secretary Yellen on "shell companies";
European supermarkets and "Shrinkflation" issues;
The Wall Street Report;
A record number of empty offices in major cities.
Now, make sure you click ahead and listen as we talk legislative priorities with Joe Murphy from the Iowa Business Council.  To listen to that conversation click this link.
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 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.

Legislative Priorities from the Iowa Business Council with Joe Murphy

The Iowa Legislature has begun the 2024 session and we sat down with our friend Joe Murphy the President of the Iowa Business Council to talk about this groups legislative priorities. As in past years tax rates remain at the top of the list but we were surprised at some of the other issues that the largest corporations in the state see as essential. It's a good conversation. Also if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's Joe: 
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 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 Ringing The Peace Bell with Yoko Tanaka

Welcome to 2024 and the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 2nd day of January. Happy New Year to you and yours and thanks for being with us again in the new year.  Just ahead some of the big business news stories of the day plus an interesting conversation with Yoko Tanaka the Executive Director of the Japan America Society of Iowa and what we were doing early this past Sunday Morning in the freezing cold with dozens of others. I promise you'll learn something. Also if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
Workers in 22 states get a pay bump;
Price Cuts and EV sales made the news;
Nebraska Governor Pillen gets pushed back;
How you spend your money matters;
The U.S. beef industry has some issues;
The Wall Street Report;
Look for drone delivery to ramp up this year.
Those stories and you'll meet Yoko Tanaka from the Japan America Society of Iowa who explains why we were out in the freezing cold this past Sunday Morning ringing a huge bell 108 times.  Why 108?  She's share that and more.  To hear that conversation click this link.
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 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.
 

Ringing the Peace Bell with Yoko Tanaka

This was an amazing experience. Several days before New Years Eve 2023 we saw a presser about the Japan America Society of Iowa and a gathering at the Yamanashi Peace Bell which is located near the Iowa Supreme Court Building, next to the Shattered Glass Sculpture. This bell was a gift of gratitude from the Yamanashi Prefecture to honor all of Iowa for assisting that state to get back on its feet following a devastating 1959 typhoon that impacted its hog industry.  My guest is Yoko Tanaka the Executive Director of the Japan America Society of Iowa who explains what we were doing early in the morning of the last day of 2023...and in freezing weather.
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 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 Music News for 18 December 2023

Welcome back to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines glad you are with us again today. First up today the story of steel in the United States and a big change that is about to happen. Make sure you click ahead for the interview with the very talented musician James Goodlett in a new conversation that talks about his spiritual work, how he mentors young musicians and about his very successful business of producing high quality commercial music for everything from film to podcasts. Also, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
U.S. Steel began in 1901 and change is in the future;
Southwest Airlines to pay a hefty fine and why;
More tragic news from the Nursing Home Industry;
Can we talk about the economy...again?
The Wall Street Report;
Apple pulls their Apple Watch...and why.
For the interview you'll hear from the very talented James Goodlett whom we've worked with for years. He not only talks about his role as the Music Minister at his church but also how he is mentoring young musicians and where he gets his creativity when it comes to his music that is featured in everything from film to podcasts. James Goodlett from Jam Good Productions is just a click away.
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 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.

A Spiritual Journey in Music with James Goodlett

If you are a regular listener to Insight on Business you have met James Goodlett before but, even if not, you hear his name at the end of every newscast. James is the creator of so much commercial music for films, podcasts and commercials. And yes, he created our theme as well. Here we sit down with James and talk about his other talents such as his role as the Music Minister at his church and how he works with young  people to hone their musical skills. Recently James launched his website at Jam Good Productions .This truly is a spiritual journey and we invite you to learn more. Here's James Goodlett:
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 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.

Iowa Farmers of Color Conference with Todd Western

Here you’ll meet Todd Western III who’s family has been farming in Iowa since 1864. The Western’s are African-Americans who today account for 1.4% of all farmers in the U.S.  Why is he here? To share with you the first Iowa Farmers of Color Conference that happens on December 16 and YOU are invited to attend. For more about this event and to register, for free, head to Western Family Farms. Remember this is a conference for all interested parties and folks are coming from many surrounding states. Here is Todd Western III. 
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 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 Black Iowa News with Dana James

Welcome back to the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 5th day of December, glad you are with us. Coming up some of the big business news stories of the day and an important business conversation with reporter turned entrepreneur Dana James. Dana spent years working at the Des Moines Register and after she left started to realize there was not enough reporting on issues facing Black Iowans.  That realization led her to create Black Iowa News. It's not only a cool story but one that is vital. Make sure you click ahead for that conversation. Also,  if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
Hiring in the U.S. slowed in October and we have numbers;
The U.S. Supreme Court takes a pass on the Wealth Tax;
Batter Up...in Milwaukee. Some stadium news;
Murder at Dollar General and a legal challenge;
The Wall Street Report;
The data breech at 23andMe is much larger than reported.
For the interview you'll hear from Dana James the Founder of  Black Iowa News an honest to goodness hard copy newspaper that advertises black owned businesses, carries interesting stories and does some "myth-busting" at the same time. And YES, you can subscribe! Meet our newest friend, Dana James by clicking on this link.
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 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.

Black Iowa News with Entrepreneur Dana James

You know how much we love to chat with entrepreneurs and this entrepreneur is truly special. Dana James spent years working as a reporter for the Des Moines Register. From doing an in the paper special feature to the front page it was Dana on so many beats. Some time ago Dana was struck by the fact that there wasn't a state-wide newspaper that featured stories coming from Black Iowa. Enter Black Iowa News an honest to goodness hard copy newspaper that advertises black owned businesses, carries interesting stories and does some "myth-busting" at the same time. And YES, you can subscribe! Meet our newest friend, Dana James!
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 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 Being Grateful 20 November 2023

It's a holiday week and we are already getting reports of folks leaving the office early and that's not a bad idea. We kick things off today with Four Travel Tips that we hope help you from experiencing a travel nightmare.  Also, a timely conversation about the benefits of showing gratitude all year long. Ro Crosbie from Tero International offers some tips on letting other know they matter and how that impacts...business. If you want to reach out on social media and if you're on Threads you can find  us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you: 
Four travel tips from the experts;
Heard of "Tinned Fish"? It's' making a splash in the U.S.;
The head of the Chicago Fed on the "soft landing";
Americans are upset about the economy and it's baffling;
The Wall Street Report;
Now bank employees what union representation and why.
For the interview we're talking about the positive effects of showing gratitude to not only friends and family but also co-workers and employees. Ro Crosbie from Tero International is in to share tips on being grateful that will have a serious impact on everybody and actually boost productivity. To listen to that conversation, click this link.
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 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.