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Monday Mar 11, 2024
Poverty in Rural and Urban Places with Brandon Pollard from Impact
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Monday Mar 11, 2024
One of the perplexing issues facing America is a rise in both rural and urban poverty. My guest is Brandon Pollard from Impact - A Community Action Partnership that covers 16 regions in Iowa but is also in many other states. Here we talk about how Impact can help make a difference, what numbers are used to measure the U.S. poverty level, rental assistance to even helping folks buy...eye glasses. It's quite the conversation and you're invited to listen in.
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.
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
The Business News Headlines 5 March 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Think about this for a moment. The Biden White House wants to cap credit card late fees. Currently banks charge about $32 and the President wants to ratchet that down to $8. So who would be against it? We'll share in our first business news headline today. 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. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
Bank Fees = Junk Fees? What Biden wants to do;
You are more cautious with your spending habits;
So, Target has come up with a plan to get you to spend more;
Speaking of spending...you'll be spending more to check a bag;
Some college athletes want to form a union...it's a first;
The Wall Street Report;
Union representation on the Starbucks Board? How that ended.
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.
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Author, Livestock Illustrator and Ranch Hand meet CJ Brown
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Recently we attended the Iowa Cattlemen's Beef Expo at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. We were there to visit with cattle producers and take in the trade show. One of the booths that caught our attention was filled with very detailed images of farm and ranch scenes. So fine that, at first we thought they were photographs. But, no...it is art work created by the very talented livestock illustrator CJ Brown. CJ not only creates these amazing portraits but she also writes books and loves to talk about beef production in the U.S. You can see her work here but first, listen to her story.
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.
Monday Feb 26, 2024
The Business News Headlines and More 26 February 2024
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Monday Feb 26, 2024
So, we just stepped outside here in Central Iowa and can report that it is 77 degrees and sunny. So much for...winter. Welcome to The Business News Headlines for Monday the 26th day of February, glad you are with us. Today some of the big business news headlines and then a conversation with Tori Boxrucker an entrepreneur with a home-based business that has taken off with the help of several friends and family members. We love finding stories like this. And, say, 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:
Not all mergers are good for consumers...ya think?
That "recession ship" seems to have sailed;
A book bought for pennies sells for thousands;
Adidas is selling more Yeezy sneakers;
A bunch of economic data to be released this week;
The Wall Street Report;
Seems EVERYBODY wants to work here but, there is a but.
Make sure you click ahead for a business conversation with entrepreneur Tori Boxrucker who founded the home-based business called ConfecTori. With the help of friends and family the soft caramels she makes have become a local hit and we'll share where you can grab some at The Bake Shoppe in Windsor Heights, Iowa. To listen to that 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 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.
Friday Feb 23, 2024
The Business News Headlines 23 February 2024
Friday Feb 23, 2024
Friday Feb 23, 2024
Imagine increasing the market value of your business by a whopping $273 billion...in one day. That's how we kick things off this afternoon in this the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Thanks for being with us again today and give us under 10 minutes and you are up to speed on some of the big stories of the day. 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. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
Its stock up 16% and $273 billion increase in value;
Yes, Nvidia has been putting up some impressive numbers;
The AT&T outage from Thursday explained...sort of;
Can we talk about the use of land-lines?
Next! Yes, United just raised checked bag fees too;
Concert ticket sales are surging and who you are going to see;
A Taylor Swift story about Kansas City that we missed;
The Wall Street Report;
Your age seems to dictate where you...live.
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.
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
The Business News Headlines and More 15 February 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
While other nations struggle the U.S. continues to see an economy that marches on. Why that is makes for our first news story today. Also today you'll meet Janine Moore who has a long time history with the Iowa Beef Industry Council. We caught up with Janine during the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) meeting in Orlando earlier in the month. That and more in this edition of the Business News Headlines. 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:
The story of a strong economy and what drives it;
Fewer people have filed for unemployment...again;
Retail sales fell in January and why some are happy about it;
New news about Wells Fargo hit today;
Microsoft to make some XBox games available to others;
Women are driving the world of sports apparel;
The Wall Street Report;
New AI generated video...like what could go wrong?
For the interview you'll meet Janine Moore who with her husband run a small cow/calf herd in What Cheer, Iowa. She has been part of the Iowa Beef Industry Council and we talk about the beef industry, not only in Iowa but nationwide. Plus we also deal with the issue of expanded beef imports and why some exports have gotten more expensive for other nations. 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.
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Talking Beef with Janine Moore
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
While we were on assignment at the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) annual convention in Orlando we met with Janine Moore from the Iowa Beef Industry Council. Janine and her husband ranch in What Cheer, Iowa and our conversation was not only about the Iowa beef industry but the national and international impact beef has. She has spent years working on behalf of the beef industry and her knowledge is remarkable. From Ranch to Restaurant to Farm to Table it's an interesting conversation. Enjoy...we did!
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 Feb 14, 2024
The Business News Headlines - Valentine's Day 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
We could not help ourselves. We've got several stories we think you'll find timely on this Valentine's Day 2024 from Miami to procrastination to falling in love with a ChatBot. Not making this up. 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:
What the the Miami Airport have to do with Valentine's Day?
The economic impact of this "Day of Love";
We bet you procrastinated on gift buying and how we know;
What? A strike on Valentine's Day? Yep;
The lack of socialization is a major issue;
But, some fall in love with their AI ChatBot...no, really;
The Wall Street Report;
Walmart getting into TV and 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.
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
The Business News Headlines and More 13 February 2024
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Yes, it is the day before Valentine's Day...you have been notified. Today in the Business News Headlines we've got a couple of romantic business stories for you, a look at the disaster that happened on Wall Street and a conversation with Henry Arrowood the Colorado founder of Farmshare.co. It's a company that Henry says is a "business in a box" that enables farmers and ranchers to make more from their beef while helping consumers and restaurants know exactly where their meat comes from. Yes, it's a trend. 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. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
The SBA has some exciting news about start-ups;
As well as loans to Black-Owned businesses;
The inflation report is out and we'll share;
Lab grown diamonds are a thing. But, there is a but;
Coca Cola is back...we're talking profits;
The Wall Street Report;
What says romance more than your...credit score?
For the interview the very talented Henry Arrowood the founder of Farmshare.co. Consumers want to know where their beef is coming from and restaurants also know this so Henry has created a way to track all of this plus give producers a "business in a box". And, make sure you listen to his experience working at a Montana ranch...a place where he saw first hand the hard work and low prices may producers experience. To hear that 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.
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
The Business News Headlines 10 January 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Welcome back! We kick things off today with a story about the surprising number of Americans who have signed up for the Affordable Care Act. Yes, it is a record number of people and, if you were removed from Medicaid, as thousands have been...you can still qualify for Obama Care. That story starts us out. 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. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
Millions sign up for health insurance and it's a record;
The Enrollment Period ends on January 16 so, still time;
A big story about Ram Trucks...really big;
The purse for the Kentucky Derby just got a raise;
Why is it called the "Run for the Roses"? We'll tell;
ADHD drugs are in short supply and why;
The top small to mid-size companies to work for? We have the list;
The Wall Street Report;
Americans are falling short on something we said was important.
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.