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The Business News Headlines and Music News for 18 December 2023

Welcome back to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines glad you are with us again today. First up today the story of steel in the United States and a big change that is about to happen. Make sure you click ahead for the interview with the very talented musician James Goodlett in a new conversation that talks about his spiritual work, how he mentors young musicians and about his very successful business of producing high quality commercial music for everything from film to podcasts. Also, 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: 
U.S. Steel began in 1901 and change is in the future;
Southwest Airlines to pay a hefty fine and why;
More tragic news from the Nursing Home Industry;
Can we talk about the economy...again?
The Wall Street Report;
Apple pulls their Apple Watch...and why.
For the interview you'll hear from the very talented James Goodlett whom we've worked with for years. He not only talks about his role as the Music Minister at his church but also how he is mentoring young musicians and where he gets his creativity when it comes to his music that is featured in everything from film to podcasts. James Goodlett from Jam Good Productions is just a click away.
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.

A Spiritual Journey in Music with James Goodlett

If you are a regular listener to Insight on Business you have met James Goodlett before but, even if not, you hear his name at the end of every newscast. James is the creator of so much commercial music for films, podcasts and commercials. And yes, he created our theme as well. Here we sit down with James and talk about his other talents such as his role as the Music Minister at his church and how he works with young  people to hone their musical skills. Recently James launched his website at Jam Good Productions .This truly is a spiritual journey and we invite you to learn more. Here's James Goodlett:
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 14 December 2023

Welcome to the business news headlines for Thursday the 14th day of December. We're glad you're with us again today.  So, if the news is so good: think job numbers, low unemployment, inflation coming down, gas prices falling...why are consumers so glum? We'll talk a bit about that.  Also, today we learned that famed wine maker and agriculturist Mike Grgich has died at age 100.  We'll also visit about that a bit later.  Also, 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: 
Some more positive data...think retail;
The markets shot up after digesting this news;
More good news for the housing sector;
Water beads are out...think safety and kids;
Even the IRS has good news for you;
Self-Checkout is out in two states;
The Wall Street Report;
And some thoughts about Mike Grgich.
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 12 December 2023

Only 1.4% of the total number of farmers in the United States are...Black. Back in 1944 12% of the farms were being tended to by African-Americans. What happened and what can farmers of color do to reverse the trend? Click ahead for a conversation with Todd Western III whose family has been farming in Iowa since 1864. It is an amazing story. Todd is the person behind the Iowa Farmers of Color Conference that happens in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday the 16th of December. We think you'll find this conversation stunning. Also, 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: 
New news about inflation in the U.S.;
What? A hostile hotel takeover?
Google loses a massive anti-trust case;
A Tesla driver killed...think autopilot;
What will the Fed do tomorrow? Some thoughts;
Might you be in the "Upper-Class"? We'll share numbers;
The Wall Street Report;
And, the top Google search terms for 2023.
For the interview you'll meet Todd Western III who is bringing farmers of color from several states for the Iowa Farmers of Color Conference that happens on Saturday the 16th of December. Why is he doing this and why does it matter?  All asked and answered and you can hear that conversation by clicking 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.

Iowa Farmers of Color Conference with Todd Western

Here you’ll meet Todd Western III who’s family has been farming in Iowa since 1864. The Western’s are African-Americans who today account for 1.4% of all farmers in the U.S.  Why is he here? To share with you the first Iowa Farmers of Color Conference that happens on December 16 and YOU are invited to attend. For more about this event and to register, for free, head to Western Family Farms. Remember this is a conference for all interested parties and folks are coming from many surrounding states. Here is Todd Western III. 
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 December 2023

We kick things off today by sharing what Big Bank CEO's had to say before the Senate Banking Committee.  And, yes, they were sort of...whining about being regulated. Welcome to the Wednesday Edition of the Business News Headlines for the 6th day of December. A reminder that tomorrow is a "day that will live in infamy". That quote by president Franklin Roosevelt following the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. History, kids, is important. And tomorrow at sundown begins the Jewish holiday of Chanukah. Light those candles.   Also,  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: 
Bank CEO's grumble about regulations;
A strong year for EV sales but, there is a but;
More AI news for you today;
Meanwhile the co-founder of Apple gets a Serbian passport;
Up in smoke! We're talking about tobacco stocks;
Finally some good news from the housing market;
The Wall Street Report;
And, Time Magazine names its "Person of the Year".
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 Black Iowa News with Dana James

Welcome back to the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 5th day of December, glad you are with us. Coming up some of the big business news stories of the day and an important business conversation with reporter turned entrepreneur Dana James. Dana spent years working at the Des Moines Register and after she left started to realize there was not enough reporting on issues facing Black Iowans.  That realization led her to create Black Iowa News. It's not only a cool story but one that is vital. Make sure you click ahead for that conversation. Also,  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: 
Hiring in the U.S. slowed in October and we have numbers;
The U.S. Supreme Court takes a pass on the Wealth Tax;
Batter Up...in Milwaukee. Some stadium news;
Murder at Dollar General and a legal challenge;
The Wall Street Report;
The data breech at 23andMe is much larger than reported.
For the interview you'll hear from Dana James the Founder of  Black Iowa News an honest to goodness hard copy newspaper that advertises black owned businesses, carries interesting stories and does some "myth-busting" at the same time. And YES, you can subscribe! Meet our newest friend, Dana James by clicking on 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.

Black Iowa News with Entrepreneur Dana James

You know how much we love to chat with entrepreneurs and this entrepreneur is truly special. Dana James spent years working as a reporter for the Des Moines Register. From doing an in the paper special feature to the front page it was Dana on so many beats. Some time ago Dana was struck by the fact that there wasn't a state-wide newspaper that featured stories coming from Black Iowa. Enter Black Iowa News an honest to goodness hard copy newspaper that advertises black owned businesses, carries interesting stories and does some "myth-busting" at the same time. And YES, you can subscribe! Meet our newest friend, Dana James!
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 17 November 2023

It's the end of the work week for many of you as we close in on the Thanksgiving Holiday. Our prediction is that lots of folks will be taking much of next week off.  Us? Nope, we'll be here except for Thanksgiving Day. A reminder that Wall Street is closed on Thanksgiving and stops trading at 1PM Eastern on Friday. Also, 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: 
Advertisers are fleeing X and we'll share why;
Amazon to lay off "hundreds" and why;
News about First Lady Roslyn Carter;
So, Snoop Dog give up...smoke?
Another Detroit strike to talk about;
The NLRB will pause that new labor rule and why;
The Wall Street Report'
And, climate. Yet another reason to work from home.
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 14 November 2023

Remember Monday when we said we would know more about the economy when the Labor Department issued their inflation report? Well, that happened early this morning and the report was a bit of a shock that shook Wall Street.  That story kicks off our newscast this afternoon. Also, 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: 
Inflation cooled and that caused some excitement;
What are the drivers of inflation backing down?
YouTube and AI generated content made the news;
Try selling medical marijuana in Mississippi with no advertising;
It's back! McDonald's borrows a page from Taco Bell's playbook;
The Wall Street Report;
Minnesota and Toys R Us made the news.
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.