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The Business News Headlines and Gov. Jay Inslee

Welcome back to Insight on Business the News Hour for Tuesday the 4th of June. Thanks for coming by. Today in the business news headlines ahead of our conversation with 2020 presidential hopeful Gov. Jay Inslee (D-WA):
Trade tensions dissipate and tech rallies;
Tesla gets $ from who???
CVS expanding even more into the health care arena;
Imagine an airplane where the seats are in the wings;
How much must you make in a year to be...rich?
New toys for millennials seeking comfort in the past.
Those stories and a conversation with Governor Jay Inslee (D-WA) as he makes his case for the Democratic nomination for president in the 2020 elections. While you may have heard of Gov. Inslee and his stand on climate change we didn't start there but on the surprising economics of Washington State. Here is that story. 
Thanks for coming by! 

Business News Headlines 30 May 2019

A different format at a different time of day. The business news on your time. Today we've got quite a list of interesting stories and you'll be able to track what happens on Wall Street by following our Twitter Feed @IOB_NewsHour.  Today:
The bond yield and you;
Wait, Payless Shoes still open;
Careful what you promise;
Pssst Google says is it "confidential";
Who, other than consumers, gets stung by the trade war?
Ultra-Prepared Food - It could be killing you.
Those stories and we go deep into a conversation about firearms with Tom Hudson a partner in the Johnston, Iowa based Crossroads Shooting Sports. We talk gun sales, gun laws, training, responsibility and the odd reason why firearm sales are down. What he says might surprise you...listen in right here. 
Thanks for coming by! 

The Business News Headlines 29 May 2019

Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 29th day of May...where has this month gone? We've got a quick programing note...we're trying something a bit different and putting this up well before 5pm Central. Why? We noticed that getting the news headlines in advance of the end of the day seems to be the right thing to do. So...we're going to try this for a bit.  Meanwhile today:
That "Trade War Thingy" just got more interesting;
The markets take a bath on worry;
IHOP pulling our leg...again?
That Galaxy Fold the wait ain't over;
Lordstown, Ohio back in the news;
So, you're "optimistic" about the economy...is that a good thing?
Putting ear plugs on smart speakers;
And the favorite airline is....
Those stories plus we go Out to Lunch with our guest Brad Anderson from AARP-Iowa. But before we settle in to order we always do "Quick Bites" three questions for our guest. Let's see how Brad does: To hear that segment click here. 
Out to Lunch is a weekly segment where I get to take a thought leader Out to Lunch and you get to listen in on our business conversation. Click through to learn more about Brad, his passion about public service, the new programs being rolled out and how they will impact every family...not just AARP members. Enjoy. To listen in click here. 
Thanks for listening! 

Out to Lunch with Brad Anderson of AARP-Iowa

Each week I get to take a thought leader "Out to Lunch" and we talk business. The only difference is that YOU get to listen in. Today I'm Out to Lunch with Brad Anderson the State Director for AARP-Iowa. Now, before you figure there is nothing here for you...hang on. Brad has information about a number of programs that will touch each member of your family and, you'll also get to learn about him, his "dream job" and more. Click ahead and listen in as we go Out to Lunch with Brad Anderson at our host location, Trostel's Dish. 
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 24 May 2019

Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Hour. Today, because it's Friday and we know where your head it at...sort of...we've got some interesting features we're sharing:
McDonald's and Politics;
The Harriet Tubman $20 bill? Don't count on it;
Technology, China and Trade;
Reparations - A history of a struggling nation;
Harley Davidson take a gamble.
Those stories and, because it's Friday we've got Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine with Stuff to DO in the DSMUSA Metro this weekend into next. Enjoy that fun stuff here.
Thanks for listening.....

The Business News Headlines 22 May 2019

It's the "Vacation Edition" of the Business News Headlines. Today as stocks struggle with trade concerns we've got these stories:
Department stores struggle and their stocks fade;
While some retailers sink Target gets a bump up;
Lowe's disappoints but Home Depot...nope;
Good news for Apple computer fans;
Want a Tesla? New pricing;
Just in case you've run out of stuff to worry about we've got a looming story;
Want extra time to do the SAT? Move to a more affluent school.
Those stories plus an amazing conversation with author and 2020 presidential hopeful Marianne Williamson. We talk about economics, families, working folks, the system and so much more. And, at no time did it seem like she had to talk...politically. Very interesting and to hear that...click right here. 
Thanks for coming by! 
 

The Business News Headlines 19 May 2019

The business news headlines on the Vacation Edition of the Business News Hour. Here's what we have in stock for you today:
Another retail chain says goodbye;
Over 120 companies send a letter to President Trump saying "Stop!";
A new study says Millennial's may never be economically secure;
Heard of "Dot Amazon"?
Google and China have 90 days in a reversal from Washington;
Local business, the environment and agriculture...again.
Those stories and in for The Interview is Emily Wyatt from the Des Moines Area Religious Council talking about food insecurity, their mission and an event happening this week.  To hear that, just click here. 
Thanks for coming by! 

The Business News Headlines 16 May 2019

Hey, thanks everybody for clicking through today for the business news headlines. On tap today:
Another positive day on Wall Street;
Walmart, Prices & Tariffs;
Supermarket bill going up...ahh...yep;
Pinterest Stock slipped big time after the bell;
Vermeer is looking for about $6 million is state assistance
5G is here but only in limited areas.
Those stories and our friend Beau Fodor from Panache is back with us to announce the third season of his amazing Field to Table Dinners. The first dinner is scheduled for Wednesday the 22nd and in this conversation you'll learn more about Beau, his business and these amazing dinners. Click here for that interview. 

The Business News Headlines 14 May 2019

What a difference a day makes...twenty-four little hours.  It's the business news headlines and today this is what we've got cooked up for you:
24 hours ago the sky was falling. Today? "Dead cat bounce";
While UBER was bleeding cash big banks raked in the loot;
How long will the trade war last? Some say a long time;
Hungry and stuck in traffic? Burger King has an app for that;
Heard about the class action suit against Turbo-Tax?
What happened and why on Wall Street
Also today we're going to deliver to you Quick Bites part of our Out to Lunch segment where I get to ask our guest three questions. Today it's John Norris, partner with the State Public Policy Group who is going to share with us his favorite book, movie and if he wasn't doing what he is doing now...what might he like to be doing. John Norris and Quick Bites at Trostel's Dish. Here is that conversation. 

The Business News Headlines 1 May 2019

Welcome to the first day of May! We've got the business news headlines for you starting out with a rough day on Wall Street.... 
It's all about the money and the Fed Chair;
Retired state workers see their benefits cut;
Troubling data from the USDA on food insecurity;
Banks, Bad Debt and Credit Cards;
We've got a story about fertilizer and pot;
What happened and why on Wall Street.
Those stories and we get to go Out to Lunch with Dave Price the Political Director/Anchor and Managing Editor of WHO-TV 13 at the Range Grill + Golf. But, before we settle in to order and talk business we get to ask Dave three questions...we call this Quick Bites and Dave surprised us with his answers. To listen, click here.
Our Out to Lunch segment spans many, many things from his new book Caucus Chaos - Trump to a conversation on how people are digesting their news, how local news is selected, how changes in technology impact news departments and we'll talk about some interesting conversations he's had over his 18 years in Central Iowa. We're Out to Lunch with Dave Price and you get to listen in. Click here for that conversation.