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The Business News Headlines and The Dark Knight 17 March 2025

A brand new week and Happy St. Patrick's Day to those of you celebrating. Us? We missed out on the big parade in Des Moines. Yes, we were working on the Business News Headlines for today and we kick things off with a look at consumer spending last month that, in a word, was anemic.. Also today, for the conversation, you'll meet The Dark Knight whom you would know as Batman. This Dark Knight is the founder of The Iowa League of Heroes. It's a fantastic story...enjoy.  A reminder that should you wish to to follow us 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:
Consumer spending increased but it was weak;
Building products rise in cost and why;
Yet another retail chain files Chapter 11;
The Fed meets this week and some tough decisions;
Grass fed or feedlot beef. Which is better for the environment?
The Wall Street Report;
Another bankruptcy but this time a movie production house.
For the conversation you'll meet The Dark Knight who formed The Iowa League of Heroes. What he has done for over 20 years along with his sidekicks of super heroes is not only pretty amazing but also heartfelt.  The Dark Knight today:
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.

Meet Brian and Amanda Kushniroff Ogema Tractor Parts

While in New Orleans for the 40th Anniversary of the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association we visited with entrepreneur Brian and Amanda Kushniroff. They love the tractor parts business and moved from Kentucky to Ogema, Wisconsin to start their new salvage yard and retail store, Ogema Tractor Parts. This is a great conversation from two dedicated individuals who truly enjoy their work.  Meet Brian and Amanda here!
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.
 

The Business News Headlines 4 March 2025

We kick things off today with a look at our policy about politics and our long standing practice of avoiding that topic. However...you'll hear more about that first this afternoon.  Welcome to the Business News Headlines for this the 4th day of March.  Glad you are with us. Also, a reminder that should you wish to 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: 
We are at war;
Hints this war might be over as soon as Wednesday?
The markets ended deeply in the red...again;
Heard of the "God Squad"? You will today;
The issue of AI generated explicit images and movies. Hello Minnesota;
RTO is back in the news and this time out of California;
The Wall Street Report is ugly again;
And you will be paying more for groceries. Who said?  We'll tell.
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.

The Business News Headlines 3 March 2025

Moments after President Trump said the tariffs against Mexico, Canada and China were going to move forward Wall Street had it's worst day of the year.  Welcome to March and the Business News Headlines for Monday. Should you wish to 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: 
It was a rough day on Wall Street;
Where are people moving to?  We've got a list by generation;
A deeper dive into the tariff issue;
Also a look at what trade retaliation might look like;
Some good news out of Taiwan for the U.S.;
The Wall Street Report;
A bit about agricultural tariffs;
And there is something brewing at Apple.
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.

The Business News Headlines 25 February 2025

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.

The Business News Headlines 20 February 2025

It shocked the retail world and drove Wall Street down.  What was it? A lackluster report by the nation's largest retailer...Walmart.  That tops our newscast today and there is more about taxes and tariffs just ahead. 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 11 minutes:
Walmart is worried about the future and why;
USDA is scrambling to hire back workers who were...fired;
Lab grown meat and Nebraska made the news;
The EU is sounding the alarm for U.S. consumers;
Florida sues Target for misleading investors;
The Wall Street Report;
And, jobless numbers creep up 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 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.

The Business News Headlines 14 February 2025

Yes, Happy Valentine's Day 2025 and welcome to the Business News Headlines for Friday the 14th day of February.  We kick things off today with a focus on government spending and we think you'll be surprised at what so many Americans think.   And 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 in under 11 minutes::
Government spending: What Americans think;
The "pause" in Federal Spending hits one rural state...very hard;
Retail sales tanked in January. Why and where?  We'll tell all;
Crime and Punishment: A story out of Michigan we found interesting;
The Wall Street Report;
And Airbnb is planning some bold moves this 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 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.

The Business News Headlines 13 February 2025

It's looking more and more like we can't catch a break when it comes to inflation. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 13th day of February and that story kicks us off this afternoon. And 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 in under 11 minutes::
Wholesale inflation ticks up and what that means;
Yes, more "Tariff Talk" for you that impacts friends and foes;
Heard about Scout Motors?  You will today;
Valentine's Day: Something to fear or celebrate?
Spending on Valentine's Day will be big and we know what you are buying;
We have new  USDA and Health and Human Services bosses;
The Wall Street Report;
And, some scary numbers when it comes to consumer debt.
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.

Mixing Business and Faith with Rabbi Yossi Jacobson

First of all, Happy New Year!  Let us hope for a healthy 2025 and success in our personal and business lives.  Today you will 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.  His business Maccabee's Glatt Kosher Deli is 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 more.  Oh, Happy Chanukah as well.
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.

The Business News Headlines and Rabbi Yossi Jacobson 30 December 2024

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.