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ManUp Iowa with Zach Smith 16 October 2023

Several years ago we did an interview with Zach Smith from ManUp Iowa and recently ran into him in his capacity as a Boy Scout Leader and invited him back for a recap of what ManUp Iowa has been up to; the changes and additions to the program. We sat down at our favorite coffee shop, Grounds for Celebration in Windsor Heights and learned plenty. Listen in to find out how ManUp Iowa is reaching out and helping troubled young men...it's all good. 
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 13 October 2023

Two very divergent emotions ruled Wall Street today as some focused on optimistic profit news and others worried about the escalation of the Israel Hamas war. Oh, and oil climbed a bunch today as well.  We'll cover that and more on this the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines.  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.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Emotions and Wall Street;
New UAW strategies are announced;
Some Medicare news for you
What? Best Buy says goodbye to movies;
Speaking of movies, let's talk actors strike;
Why workers at a movie chain want to join a union;
The Wall Street Report;
Consumers worry about prices but shell out during Prime Day.
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 12 October 2023

Most of the morning investors on Wall Street were trying to make sense of the "mixed bag" inflation report. Then by the afternoon equities dropped like a rock only to make up some losses late in the day. We'll tell you all about it.  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.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Inflation: Up like a rocket, down with a parachute;
A Social Security bump is on the way...but, there is a but;
Speaking of money, let's talk Power Ball;
A UAW, Ford Motor Company update;
Executives want workers back in the office;
But, they may not understand the financials well;
The Wall Street Report;
Pilots wanted more money...and Delta seems to have it.
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 an International Guest 11 October 2023

Welcome to the Wednesday Edition of the Business News Headlines for this the 11th day of October. Glad you're here again. The markets jumped up and down early in the session but then investors got wind that the Central Bank may be pausing any benchmark interest rate hikes for at least until later.  That did have an impact. Also, make sure you click ahead for our interview with Willem Cornelisse from The Netherlands about an important substance key to so much manufacturing. While the substance is a danger during manufacturing there is no substitute available yet. Should the ban happen some key manufactured components would be hit very hard.  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.  Here's what we've got for you today:
The Fed Minutes from today;
The Social Security cost of living adjustment;
Big news from the world of energy;
The broken student debt crisis and an example;
Some Prime Day data for you...what you are buying;
Food news from Chipotle...sort of;
The Wall Street Report;
Restaurants and Restaurant Workers.
To listen to our conversation with business owner Willem Cornelisse from The Netherlands and his company Cornelisse Trading which is deeply concerned about the manufacturing process and a move to ban a substance in the EU that is sure to spread to the U.S.  To listen 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.

The Business News Headlines 10 October 2023

We kick off the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines with the question: "Why is Wall Street having a good week when everybody predicted a slow down due to the war in the Middle East?" We'll answer that question first and it all has to do with...money. 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.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Markets are up in the midst of two wars. What's going on?
Are you ready for the next blockbuster? Think Taylor Swift;
Some early thoughts about the Consumer Price Index or CPI;
The housing market is in an ugly place...and we'll visit;
Housing Part Two is about generations and mortgage rates;
The Wall Street Report;
And, finally: It's Prime Time...for Prime Day and projections.
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 6 October 2023

All we can say is that the jobs report released today from the Bureau of Labor Statistics was, in a word, stunning! That report has a direct impact on Wall Street and perhaps the Central Bank. In this broadcast we'll share those stories and more. 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.  Here's what we've got for you today:
The jaw-dropping jobs report in detail;
What it may mean for the Central Bank and inflation;
Credit and Credit Cards a new report from WalletHub;
A big announcement from the UAW strike made news;
Georgia and medical marijuana a first in the nation;
The Wall Street Report;
And, PayPal is headed to court...we'll share why.
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 More 4 October 2023

Midweek and welcome to the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 4th day of October. Just ahead it would seem as if this has been the summer of labor actions and we've got two stories about how unions are flexing their muscle post pandemic. For the interview you'll meet Paul Kelly the President/CEO of MaxiForce the company his father founded back in 1994. But more than a business story you'll learn about the CIA, the failed Bay of Pigs Invasion that resulted in Paul's father Santiago Morales being in a Cuban prison for 18 years. Make sure you click through.   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.  Here's what we've got for you today:
75,000 health care workers are on strike;
Las Vegas hospitality workers vote to strike;
Apple fixing their "HOT" iPhone 15 models;
More student loan forgiveness has happened;
The rising cost of buying a home...it's ugly;
Some food news...think tacos;
The Wall Street Report;
Hate to return packages? Uber has a solution.
For the interview you'll meet Paul Kelly who is now the head MaxiForce a business dealing in agriculture and construction diesel engine parts. The business was started by his father Santiago Morales. Here you'll learn the "back-story" of Santiago, the CIA, the failed Bay of Pigs Invasion that landed Santiago in a Cuban prison for 18 years.  To listen to all of this make sure you click this link.
And thanks for being with us.  

The Business News Headlines 3 October 2023

Welcome back and what a day for the equities. Once again they settled deep in the red and the Dow gave back all its gains for the year. What happened?  We'll detail that during this broadcast. 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.  Here's what we've got for you today:
The job market...still very HOT;
That's an issue for the Fed;
Fed Chair Jerome Powell gets a small business earful;
President Biden on the 10 targeted drugs;
Jamie Dimon becomes a soothsayer about the future;
The future of electric vehicles and...parking garages;
The Wall Street Report;
Got Netflix? Get ready to pay more but they have merch.
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 2 October 2023

Welcome back and welcome to a brand new month. However, the "September Slump" on Wall Street looks like it continues into October.  Details are coming up along with new stories about labor unions and a surprising number of strikes already this year. 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.  Here's what we've got for you today:
How about some beer with your...pot;
Tesla sells more vehicles but not on target;
CitiGroup says "cracks" are showing among consumers;
Office space pricing continues to slide;
"What's the point in working hard?" Say some employees;
The UAW just reached a contract agreement but...
The Wall Street Report;
This could be the largest health care strike...ever;
Guess how many strikes have happened this year...we'll share.
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 29 September 2023

Welcome back! Well the third quarter is behind us on Wall Street and how did the equities do? We'll have a look at that in our Wall Street Report. Also, a reminder that Insight on Business the News Hour, Week in Review will air at Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. Join us there as well for the news and some business conversation.  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.  Here's what we've got for you today:
The UAW strike gets larger;
What families fear about the government shutdown;
Here is "Shutdown Two" yet another look at the impact;
A former IRS contractor charged with sharing tax info;
United Airlines pilots ratify a new, big contract;
Over 800K people have had their student loans forgiven;
The Wall Street Report;
Toys R Us making a comeback...big time ahead of the holidays.
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.