Insight On Business the News Hour
Episodes
Mar 6, 2025
Mar 6, 2025
19 min
It is top of mind these days: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is being bantered about with scores of companies and organizations dismantling their DEI programs. Here we talk about that with Ro Crosbie the founder, CEO and President of Tero International. Are there other answers for insuring a diverse workforce and what are the benefits? That and more in this thoughtful approach from Tero.
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.
Mar 5, 2025
Mar 5, 2025
30 min
Another day another round of "Tariff Talk" this time...a pause. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 5th day of March. Thanks for being here and if you want to reach 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:
The "Pause" granted to U.S. automakers and why;
On that news markets rebounded;
The IRS to slash jobs and what that will mean;
Sale or No Sale? Talking about federal buildings;
Higher prices have kicked in...already;
Good news: Weight loss drugs prices have been cut;
Retail giants say sales this year will be down;
The Wall Street Report;
And, Starbucks CEO has tough words for workers.
For the conversation you'll meet Ro Crosbie the founder and CEO of Tero International as we talk about the hot topic of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. What she has to say about DEI we are sure will surprise you. And, as a reference she talks about the movie Moneyball. The link? Listen and learn.
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.
Feb 25, 2025
The Business News Headlines 25 February 2025
Feb 25, 2025
Feb 25, 2025
10 min
We kick things off today with a shocking report about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion or DEI. You know, the stuff that President Trump has been railing against even before the election. Well surprise, surprise we now know who the DEI program helped and it was not women of color which is what so many people assumed. 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 and all in under 12 minutes:
The section of the U.S. public that benefited the most from DEI;
Apple shareholders weigh in on that companies diversity effort;
Consumer confidence in the U.S. economy takes a big hit;
President Trump says the tariffs and taxes are going to happen;
Starbucks cuts 13 drinks and we've got the list;
The Wall Street Report;
And those massive job announcement...are they...real?
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.
Feb 24, 2025
The Business News Headlines 24 February 2025
Feb 24, 2025
Feb 24, 2025
11 min
Finding a job can be tough for many people however, when you are a fired government worker that has a rare specialty it can really be difficult. That story tops our newscast this afternoon and welcome to the Business News Headlines for this Monday afternoon. Remember, 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 all in under 12 minutes:
Laid off government works struggle to find employment;
What all of this may mean to the unemployment numbers;
Apple to invest $500 billion in the U.S. and why;
Door Dash to pay nearly $17 million in fines;
Iowa wants to strip a group of people from its civil rights law;
Why we think that's bad for business;
More chaos? Look no further than the FDA;
A popular craft store to close all of its locations;
The Wall Street Report;
And a safety agency cuts 4% of its staff and an odd end of the 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.
Feb 21, 2025
The Business News Headlines 21 February 2025
Feb 21, 2025
Feb 21, 2025
11 min
We kick things off on this Friday talking about you and your thoughts about the U.S. economy. In a word you are not happy and that concern tanked Wall Street for a second day in a row. We'll get to that story first. 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 all in under 11 minutes:
You are not pleased and we'll detail why;
Home sales slumped in January we'll share the numbers;
A lawsuit that targets pregnant women is allowed to go forward;
Ford is recalling vehicles. What and why coming up today;
A deeper dive into your thoughts about the economy;
The Wall Street Report (it's ugly);
And, job seekers are also feeling less optimistic.
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.
Jan 30, 2025
Meet Training Specialist Emily Lang
Jan 30, 2025
Jan 30, 2025
24 min
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.
Jan 29, 2025
Jan 29, 2025
34 min
Welcome back and we've got a full boat of business news headlines for you today starting off with what rocked Wall Street as the Fed announced it was pausing interest rate reductions. And, stick around for the conversation with Emily Lang a training specialist at Tero International. This exceptional young lady talks about her career as an actor, life on the stage and how those things prepared her for what she does today. Hint...it's all about helping people become better communicators. Meanwhile, 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:
The Fed decision wasn't much of a surprise but...
Auto and truck fuel standards? Forget about it;
Germany made a shocking announcement today;
The White House directive that caused so much confusion...
Rescinded;
Big data points due on Thursday...think credit card results;
Legoland is laying off workers;
The Wall Street Report;
And, some eye-popping restaurant news to share with you.
For the conversation you'll meet Emily Lang a delightful young woman full of energy and committed to helping Tero International clients become better communicators and even better sales people. We'll talk about that, her acting career and more. 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.
Jan 15, 2025
Jan 15, 2025
21 min
We all come from diverse backgrounds and what leaders know and can learn from others can have a remarkable impact on business from sales to recruitment and retention. Here Kylie Gottschalk a Training Manager from Tero International talks about a program she is offering. What it's about, who should consider learning and more. 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.
Dec 30, 2024
Dec 30, 2024
28 min
Welcome to a shortened version of the Business News Headlines. You might say we're into the "Holiday Spirit"! Thanks for being here and after the headlines you'll meet Rabbi Yossi Jacobson who, thirty years ago, was sent from Brooklyn to Iowa. How that happened, what business he started, a bit about Chanukah and those 613 Commandments are all in this conversation. Stick around. 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:
The Markets fell apart today and we'll offer details;
2024 was a good year for some...not so good for others;
We have a list of each
For the conversation meet Rabbi Yossi Jacobson and his business Maccabee's Glatt Kosher Deli the only one of its kind in the State of Iowa. How did Yossi get here from Brooklyn, why a deli, how it got its name and, because we are in the midst of Chanukah we'll cover that as well as a bit about those 613 Commandment. Yes, 613.
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.
Nov 12, 2024
The Business News Headlines 12 November 2024
Nov 12, 2024
Nov 12, 2024
9 min
It was a different day on Wall Street as the "Trump Trade" took a breather and we'll share those numbers with you in just a bit. Thanks for being here for the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 12th day of November. And, say, if you want to reach out to us on social media 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 "Trump Trade" takes a pause;
Longtime journalist Chris Wallace leaves CNN;
TikTok may have a new lease on life;
Single's Day in China was a bust and why;
A strange explosion in Louisville has folks "sheltering in place";
This year 11 restaurant chains have filed for Chapter 11 we'll share;
The Wall Street Report;
And, finally Spotify and...profit!
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.