Insight On Business the News Hour
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Monday Mar 11, 2024
The Business News Headlines and More 11 March 2024
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Monday Mar 11, 2024
It's the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines and we kick things off today talking about the inflation report that is coming out tomorrow. Anxious investors, today, on Wall Street paused a bit ahead of the report but we do have some guesses for you. Also today you'll meet Brandon Pollard from Impact - Community Action Partnership an organization in Central Iowa, but also replicated in other states that deals with rural and urban poverty issues. It's an eye opening conversation so make sure you click ahead. 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:
The Inflation Report and some guesses as to what it will tell us;
Driving inflation may be the price of gasoline and we'll check in;
President Biden and a budget to help working families;
We've got some IPO news for you;
No more security cameras at Airbnb locations;
Teens say their phones cause stress but, there is a but;
The Wall Street Report;
Can $400 million breathe life into a Minneapolis Mall?
For the interview you'll meet Brandon Pollard from Impact - Community Action Partnership as we talk about poverty in both rural and urban areas and what this organization is doing to manage the growing crisis. We talk about the federal poverty rate, how it is calculated to what programs are being offered not only in Central Iowa but in the 16 regions in the Hawkeye State and beyond. 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 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.
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Poverty in Rural and Urban Places with Brandon Pollard from Impact
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Monday Mar 11, 2024
One of the perplexing issues facing America is a rise in both rural and urban poverty. My guest is Brandon Pollard from Impact - A Community Action Partnership that covers 16 regions in Iowa but is also in many other states. Here we talk about how Impact can help make a difference, what numbers are used to measure the U.S. poverty level, rental assistance to even helping folks buy...eye glasses. It's quite the conversation and you're invited to listen in.
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.
Monday Mar 04, 2024
The Business News Headlines & More 4 March 2024
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Welcome to the Monday Edition of The Business News Headlines where we're going to be up in the clouds talking airlines and airplanes. Later on you'll meet the very talented CJ Brown who is a master painter, author and rural lifestyle enthusiast who loves to talk about the beef industry. We met her at the Iowa Cattlemen's Beef Expo back in February. 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:
Jet Blue and Spirit Airlines...off the table and why;
What's next for Spirit? Some are uttering the "B: word;
The FAA is casting doubt on the manufacturing over at Boeing;
Finally over the counter birth control for women...finally;
Ever heard of di minimus? You will today...think China;
The Wall Street Report;
The exodus of school teachers continue and...why.
For the interview you'll meet CJ Brown and learn more about her work. She is an outspoken defender of the rural lifestyle and also creates some of the most stunning artwork and tops that off as an author. You can listen to our conversation here.
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.
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Author, Livestock Illustrator and Ranch Hand meet CJ Brown
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Recently we attended the Iowa Cattlemen's Beef Expo at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. We were there to visit with cattle producers and take in the trade show. One of the booths that caught our attention was filled with very detailed images of farm and ranch scenes. So fine that, at first we thought they were photographs. But, no...it is art work created by the very talented livestock illustrator CJ Brown. CJ not only creates these amazing portraits but she also writes books and loves to talk about beef production in the U.S. You can see her work here but first, listen to her story.
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.
Monday Feb 26, 2024
The Business News Headlines and More 26 February 2024
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Monday Feb 26, 2024
So, we just stepped outside here in Central Iowa and can report that it is 77 degrees and sunny. So much for...winter. Welcome to The Business News Headlines for Monday the 26th day of February, glad you are with us. Today some of the big business news headlines and then a conversation with Tori Boxrucker an entrepreneur with a home-based business that has taken off with the help of several friends and family members. We love finding stories like this. And, say, 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:
Not all mergers are good for consumers...ya think?
That "recession ship" seems to have sailed;
A book bought for pennies sells for thousands;
Adidas is selling more Yeezy sneakers;
A bunch of economic data to be released this week;
The Wall Street Report;
Seems EVERYBODY wants to work here but, there is a but.
Make sure you click ahead for a business conversation with entrepreneur Tori Boxrucker who founded the home-based business called ConfecTori. With the help of friends and family the soft caramels she makes have become a local hit and we'll share where you can grab some at The Bake Shoppe in Windsor Heights, Iowa. 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 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.
Monday Feb 26, 2024
The Sweetness of Entrepreneurship with Tori Boxrucker
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Monday Feb 26, 2024
From time to time we find what you might call a hyper-local business news story. Usually it's about an entrepreneur who comes up with an idea and...starts a business. That's what we're sharing with you today. Meet Tori Boxrucker and her start-up, home-based business, ConfectTori. What is it? Yummy homemade soft caramels that she creates in her licensed home kitchen. Here we talk about what got her started, where that name came from and how her business has grown. And if you want some, you can get her sweetness at The Bake Shoppe in Windsor Heights, Iowa. Here is a link to that website. Enjoy!
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.
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
The Business News Headlines and More 22 February 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Welcome back to The Business News Headlines on this the 22nd day of February which also happens to be National Margarita Day. Restaurants and watering holes across the country are offering specials...like half-price drinks. Enjoy! Coming up today, along with the business headlines you'll meet Trevonte Diggs the videographer from Tero International. He'll be offering video tips, and tricks to help you and your business better tell your story. In addition we'll talk about the amazing video recording studio that your business can...use. Meanwhile, 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:
It happened again...jobless claims fell;
Major cell phone carriers were down in the U.S.;
Google is halting its AI program Gemini and why;
New news about mortgage rates;
Lot's of economic data coming next week;
Inflation numbers? You've got to hear this;
The Wall Street Report;
Half of college grads are not working in their degree profession.
For the interview you'll be reunited with our friend Trevonte Diggs the amazing videographer at Tero International Trevonte will share what he has learned since we sat down with him a year ago and offer your business some solid tips on creating a winning story for your product or service. In addition Tero has an amazing video studio that is available for use. 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.
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Video Production for Business with Trevonte Diggs of Tero International
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
About a year ago we sat down with the new videographer for Tero International, Trevonte Diggs. His was the fresh face of this thirty-year old company that specializes in helping business and individuals achieve, lead and outclass their competition. What a difference a year makes. Here we talk about using video for business, what stories you can tell, how long should your introductory video be, tips on creating your story, utilizing the Tero Video Production Studio and more. Plus, as you will hear, Trevonte has been taking classes at Tero...and you can tell. Learn more and listen in on this wide-ranging conversation.
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.
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
The Business News Headlines and More 20 February 2024
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Great to be back with you following a day off for President's Day as we joined the markets and other financial folks by kicking back a bit. Coming up today we start things off with a story about a central bank cutting it's prime rate. No, not in the U.S. but in China and why the second largest economy on the planet did so. Also today, for the interview, you'll meet David Swartz from Swartz and Associates who specialize in helping commercial property owners appeal their assessments and...win. Finally, 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:
China cuts it's prime lending rate and why;
Big news from the world of credit cards;
Hard times? Recession? Nope say U.S. casinos;
Small business owners and their concerns for 2024;
Some E-15 news from corn producing states;
The Wall Street Report;
Retirements are kicking up and why that matters.
For the interview you'll meet David Swartz who, along with his brother, operates Swartz and Associates. Their skill is to successfully appeal commercial property tax assessments and their record for winning is pretty amazing. How and why? We asked and David answered. 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.
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Help Challenging Commercial Property Taxes? Meet David Swartz
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
There are not many cities and counties that want to hear this story and we get it. However, far too often commercial property owners are hit with taxes that are way out of line. That's where Swartz and Associates plays a part. My guest is one-half of the brother team, David Swartz who sat down with me to discuss what has made them a leader in getting positive results for their clients nationwide. We learned a bunch from this conversation and think you will too. Meet David:
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.