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Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Banning Books. A Good Idea for Recruitment & Retention of Workers?
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
It's a bit confusing. At a time when the State of Iowa is having worker shortages in nearly every segment from teachers to tech the government here doubles down on a host of issues that drive people away or think twice about relocating to the state. It's truly a business issue. Here we sit down with Sara Parris who is with the rather new group known as Annie's Foundation. Five Moms who have decided to push back on the issue of banning books. Not just in schools but also in public libraries. There's a bunch going on...have a listen.
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.
Friday Aug 04, 2023
The Business News Headlines and More 4 August 2023
Friday Aug 04, 2023
Friday Aug 04, 2023
Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines. You're just a click away from some of the top business news stories of the day, a look at what happened this week on Wall Street and a very interesting conversation about Sista Soul Fest an event created by entrepreneur Loretta Windsor. This story is really more about economics and women than it is about a festival. A programming note: We're back on News/Talk 1540 KXEL on Sunday, Noon Central and, yes, we stream. Click ahead for the business news headlines 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 today:
The job market cooled but, there is a but;
Amazon is doing just fine, thank you very much;
Jobs to Wisconsin and we'll share where and why;
A gas pumping story out of Oregon;
Oh, the high price of...pizza turns off consumers;
The Wall Street Report;
Could this one thing be the answer to the tight labor market?
For the interview you'll meet entrepreneur Loretta Windsor the founder of Sista Soul Fest now in its fourth year. This conversation is so much more than hyping a festival. This is really about the economics of women and women of color who are attempting to clear a very high hurdle when it comes to economic equality. To listen to this 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.
Friday Aug 04, 2023
4th Annual Sista Soul Fest with Loretta Windsor
Friday Aug 04, 2023
Friday Aug 04, 2023
Over the years we've had the opportunity to visit with so many entrepreneurs and at each meeting we've found their stories to be compelling. That too was the case when I sat down with Loretta Windsor the founder of Sista Soul Fest now in its fourth year. This is so much more than a festival. There is a powerful economic driver behind her vision for build economic wealth for women and especially women of color. Dive in and we hope to see you at this ever expanding event. Oh, want to become a vendor? They are open to that until 15 August. Here is that link to join up.
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 Aug 03, 2023
The Business News Headlines 3 August 2023
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
We're sneaking up on the weekend and a reminder that this Saturday the 5th of August it's Comedians to the Rescue for the special needs, no-kill animal shelter known as the Animal Lifeline of Iowa. We featured the non-profit a couple of weeks ago and here is a link to that conversation. Click ahead for the business news headlines 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 today:
Sales of Yeezy Shoes made the news;
Get ready for higher fuel prices...thank you Saudi Arabia;
An education issue between North Dakota and Minnesota;
Meta vs. Canada - Winners and Losers;
If you are in a good mood will you donate more to charity?
The Wall Street Report;
The Jobs Data coming to you tomorrow;
Juul is looking for some cash and wants to launch a new app.
And a programing note…tomorrow you’ll be hearing from entrepreneur Loretta Windsor the founder of Sista Soul Fest…now in it’s fourth year of promoting the businesses of women and women of color. It happens on August 27th and we’re going to help her hype it up…
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.
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
The Business News Headlines 2 August 2023
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
It's the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 2nd day of August. Thanks for being with us again today. If you spend less than ten minutes with us you'll be up to speed on a host of the top stories of the day and today brought several surprises. Click ahead for the news 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 today:
Going, Going...Gone. Sorry Mr. Edison;
The markets tanked today and why;
Why are gas prices increasing? Several factors;
We're talking about Mega-Millions;
That credit downgrade and what that means;
The Wall Street Report;
Small businesses took the hiring lead last month;
The rise in special education enrollments and a problem.
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 Aug 01, 2023
The Importance of Telling Your Community Story with Alan Kemp
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
There is a good chance that you don't know much about the community you live in. Sure you know about the stores and the streets but what about city government? Here Alan Kemp the Executive Director of the Iowa League of Cities talks about the importance of each city to make sure they tell their story. The project is called Simplicity: Your City Simplified. From water to streets to how the government works to other infrastructure projects your city has so much to share and here Alan talks about cities creating those nuggets and making sure they get the word out to the citizens. That story and a look ahead to the League's Annual Event this year in Cedar Rapids.
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.
Monday Jul 31, 2023
The Business News Headlines 31 July 2023
Monday Jul 31, 2023
Monday Jul 31, 2023
The final day of July which means some state fairs are just ahead. Count us in. Coming up today some of the top business news stories, in short form. In fact you can get up to speed in just a bit over ten minutes. Click ahead for the news and, if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
Yellow Freight closing and what that means;
Stocks drifted most of the day;
Elon Musk threatens legal action;
Pennsylvania to train thousands of workers;
A very confusing jobs story out of Canada;
Best state in the U.S. to retire to? You will be surprised;
The Wall Street Report;
What Pennsylvania gets right. The need for construction workers.
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.
Friday Jul 07, 2023
The Business News Headlines 7 July 2023
Friday Jul 07, 2023
Friday Jul 07, 2023
For some of us it's the end of another busy week and a reminder that we'll be back this Sunday with the Business Week in Review and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. You can catch that show Noon Central Time. Our guest this week in Patrick Palmer who has an interesting business of helping promote and sell items with aging adult film actors. Hey, it is a business. So, are you on Threads yet? You can find us @Insight_On_Business. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
The new jobs numbers are in and what they mean;
The 77th Anniversary of President Carter and First Lady Rosalyn;
Treasury Secretary Yellen is in China and why you should care;
Meat packing plants and teenage workers...again;
President Biden takes aim on "junk" insurance;
To be "financially secure" what most Americans need to make;
Is America too expensive to live here? What some are deciding;
The Wall Street Report;
Mortgage rates climb yet again.
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.
Friday Jun 30, 2023
The Business News Headlines 30 June 2023
Friday Jun 30, 2023
Friday Jun 30, 2023
It's the final day of June 2023 and we're entering what is, for many, a long holiday weekend. If you are celebrating Canada Day...tomorrow or the 4th of July we wish you a safe and secure weekend. A programing note: We'll be back Sunday with the Business Week in Review at Noon Central time and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. We'll be with you on Monday but off on the 4th. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
The student loan decision and the economic impact;
No same-sex website for you...and what that may mean;
New and positive data out about inflation;
Heard about the Bank of Mom and Dad?
Apple hits a valuation milestone;
The Wall Street Report;
Nike to jack up prices but...there is a but.
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.
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
The Business News Headlines 21 June 2023
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Mid-Week and thanks for being with us. Hungry? How about some lab-grown chicken meat? Yep it's a story that is sure to ruffle the feathers of the poultry industry. That story and more are just ahead. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
Chicken meat from the lab...uhm...OK;
Fed Chair Powell talks about inflation...again;
The IRS is getting better at what they do;
Sad news from the Good Humor Man;
Ditto if you like chocolate;
Gas, California and Washington State made the news;
Is Amazon pulling a Wells Fargo? The FTC says...yep;
The Wall Street Report;
Math scores in the U.S. take a dive.
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.