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Meet Presidential Candidate Admiral Joe Sestak - Part One

He entered the crowded 2020 Democratic Presidential Race late. The reason was an illness of his daughter that has now been reversed. That, in itself, is quite the emotional story which he relates in Part Two. We begin by talking about his thirty years in the United States Navy and what that experience led to winning a congressional race, twice, in Pennsylvania. Meet Admiral Joe Sestak as he barnstorms across Iowa. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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. 
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Reaction by Attendees to the AARP-Iowa 2020 Presidential Forum

The five city AARP-Iowa 2020 Presidential Forum tour started in Des Moines. What you'll hear is the unvarnished reaction from several of those who attended the event which featured Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), former Gov. John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and former Vice President Joe Biden. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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. 
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5 Iowa Cities, 6 Days, 20 Presidential Candidates with Brad Anderson AARP-Iowa

It's never been done before but that hasn't stopped the team from AARP-Iowa as they kick off a five city tour in six days with twenty presidential candidates. Here Brad Anderson the State Director for AARP-Iowa details what gets underway on Monday the 15th of July starting in Des Moines and ending next week in Council Bluffs the 370,000 members of AARP-Iowa will weigh in with questions for the candidates. Four candidates at each location and if you can't make it to the event you can watch it all online. Here's Brad with the details and here is the place to get tickets to the event closest to you.  
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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. 
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The Business News Headlines & More 11 July 2019

Today the Dow topped 27,000 for the first time in history. What happened and why?  We'll share that story plus offer you the news on these issues:
The White House abandoned plans for more affordable drugs;
Bad news for many women...think Charming Charlies;
Dollar General wants to lure better heeled customers;
An American manufacturer sees profits in trouble and we'll share why;
Hate Robo-Calls? AT&T says come see us.
Those stories plus Brad Anderson the State Director for AARP-Iowa will share with you their plan to bring 20 presidential candidates to five Iowa cities in six days to talk about the important issues facing the over 370,000 members of AARP-Iowa. It's a big, really big, deal. To listen to that conversation click here! 
Thanks for listening! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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. 
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National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
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The Business News Headlines & More 5 July 2019

Miss us?  We missed you.  We took the 4th of July off to be with family and friends. But, of course we were still out there on Twitter, @IOB_NewsHour. Today Wall Street trended lower and we'll share why.
The Jobs Report and Cold Water;
The BEST food chain in the U.S. is...;
Small companies tackle ways to combat Alzheimer's Disease;
Co-Founder of Wikipedia says the social media giants are "appalling";
Dog treats making people sick;
For some the economy is great...for others;
Leadership and working from home...
Those stories plus our weekly round up of Stuff to Do in the Des Moines, Iowa Metro with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine is right here!  Think history, houses, cars, music, sports. We've got it covered and you can listen in here.  
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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. 
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National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
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The Business News Headlines and More 14 June 2019

You would think that a strong retail report would move Wall Street into the green today...you would...think. It's the business news headlines for Flag Day here in the U.S. and here are the stories inside:
Retail Sales vs. Global Tension - And the winner is;
Bayer buys trouble with Roundup now spending plenty;
Just how much do we love our pets?
600 companies say, "Enough already!";
Foldable phones...just don't get it;
Dad taking time off? Don't bet on it;
Big meat goes...meatless.
Those stories plus our Friday Fun Day exchange with Jeff Pitts the managing editor for Cityview Magazine and Stuff to DO in the DSMUSA Metro this weekend into next week. Join us as we riff about a bunch of things from movies to sports to music and more... To listen to that, click here. 
Thanks for coming by! 

The Business News Headlines and Gov. Jay Inslee

Welcome back to Insight on Business the News Hour for Tuesday the 4th of June. Thanks for coming by. Today in the business news headlines ahead of our conversation with 2020 presidential hopeful Gov. Jay Inslee (D-WA):
Trade tensions dissipate and tech rallies;
Tesla gets $ from who???
CVS expanding even more into the health care arena;
Imagine an airplane where the seats are in the wings;
How much must you make in a year to be...rich?
New toys for millennials seeking comfort in the past.
Those stories and a conversation with Governor Jay Inslee (D-WA) as he makes his case for the Democratic nomination for president in the 2020 elections. While you may have heard of Gov. Inslee and his stand on climate change we didn't start there but on the surprising economics of Washington State. Here is that story. 
Thanks for coming by! 

The Business News Headlines 29 May 2019

Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 29th day of May...where has this month gone? We've got a quick programing note...we're trying something a bit different and putting this up well before 5pm Central. Why? We noticed that getting the news headlines in advance of the end of the day seems to be the right thing to do. So...we're going to try this for a bit.  Meanwhile today:
That "Trade War Thingy" just got more interesting;
The markets take a bath on worry;
IHOP pulling our leg...again?
That Galaxy Fold the wait ain't over;
Lordstown, Ohio back in the news;
So, you're "optimistic" about the economy...is that a good thing?
Putting ear plugs on smart speakers;
And the favorite airline is....
Those stories plus we go Out to Lunch with our guest Brad Anderson from AARP-Iowa. But before we settle in to order we always do "Quick Bites" three questions for our guest. Let's see how Brad does: To hear that segment click here. 
Out to Lunch is a weekly segment where I get to take a thought leader Out to Lunch and you get to listen in on our business conversation. Click through to learn more about Brad, his passion about public service, the new programs being rolled out and how they will impact every family...not just AARP members. Enjoy. To listen in click here. 
Thanks for listening! 

Quick Bites - Three Questions for Brad Anderson

Before we launch into lunch I get to ask our Out to Lunch guest, Brad Anderson from AARP-Iowa three questions. Each guest gets the same three questions and this gives you a chance to get to know more about our guest. So, let's go...Quick Bites with Brad! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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. 
 

Out to Lunch with Brad Anderson of AARP-Iowa

Each week I get to take a thought leader "Out to Lunch" and we talk business. The only difference is that YOU get to listen in. Today I'm Out to Lunch with Brad Anderson the State Director for AARP-Iowa. Now, before you figure there is nothing here for you...hang on. Brad has information about a number of programs that will touch each member of your family and, you'll also get to learn about him, his "dream job" and more. Click ahead and listen in as we go Out to Lunch with Brad Anderson at our host location, Trostel's Dish. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.