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Quick Bites with John Norwood

Each time we do "Out to Lunch" with a thought leader we kick things off with "Quick Bites". Three questions that are always the same.  We ask about an important book, a great movie and what our guest might consider a dream job. Today we take John Norwood "Out to Lunch" at Gilroy's Kitchen + Pub + Patio and ask him those questions as a warm up for our in depth dive into the future of agriculture. You see, John is running to become the next Secretary of Agriculture for Iowa and he has so much to share but first..."Quick Bites". 
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. 

The Business News Headlines 11 October 2022

Welcome back to the business news headlines! Here is some news you didn't want to hear, the Threat of a railroad strike is back. Now it looks like there are thousands without jobs following hurricane Ian and the markets ended the day…mixed in a wild session. It’s the business news headlines for Tuesday the 11th day of October, thanks for being with us.  Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
A railroad strike is back on the calendar;
Thousands without jobs in Florida;
A mixed session on Wall Street;
Oil down today;
The Fed and 3 things that would make them pivot;
A new rule could do away with gig workers;
Remember when chips were scarce?
Amazon Prime Day gets a "meh" from consumers;
The Wall Street Report;
Saying goodbye to a broadcasting legend.
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. 

The Business News Headlines 10 October 2022

Welcome to a brand new business week! If you scouted the business news headlines it was pretty much…doom and gloom. From Bank of America and job losses to JP Morgan warning of a recession. It’s been a day. This is Insight on Business and the Business News headlines for Monday the 10th day of October, thanks everybody for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
Bank of America and Job Losses;
JP Morgan Chase warns of a recession;
The markets ended lower but it could have been worse;
We'll take a deeper dive into the jobs report;
Social Security raises and why it matters;
A McDonald's manager goes viral about kiosks;
The Wall Street Report;
Some layoffs at Spotify think podcasts.
Those stories and the interview is with Kirsten Anderson who has just released a book, "More Than Words" which she hopes will help people who, like her, face sexual harassment in the workplace.  Kirsten made the news a couple of years ago when she won a $1.75 million dollar settlement with Iowa over harassment issues at the Iowa Legislature. To listen to our conversation just 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. 

The Business News Headlines 7 October 2022

The weekend is upon us and we're glad you're here again today.  The big question is: What’s behind Saudi Arabia and thumbing their nose at the U.S.? The jobs report came out today and Wall Street sank…  It’s the business news headlines for Friday the 7th day of October, great, as always, to have you with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
Oil, Saudi Arabia and the White House;
The jobs report spooked investors and why;
Some history about job numbers;
New cars are coming but can Americans afford them?
Another issue - We're losing truck drivers;
Speaking of Trucks news from Tesla...finally;
A judge struck down a student loan challenge;
The Wall Street Report;
Are employers putting too much attention to Gen Z?
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. 

The Business News Headlines 6 October 2022

It's Friday Eve!  Price stability…it ain’t and we're talking about Ford. Peloton lays off hundreds and why, Fear comes back to Wall Street.  It’s the business news headlines for Thursday the 6th day of October, great to be back with you and thank you for being here. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
Ford, again, pushes up the price of the F-150 Lightening;
Peloton lays off hundreds;
The markets shrank today and why;
There are issues with McDonald's Adult Happy Meals;
OPEC+ to cut oil production and Biden not happy;
The Pandemic and Layoffs - Some new thinking?
Marijuana pardons from the White House and why;
The Wall Street Report;
Billions lost by TikTok 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 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. 

The Business News Headlines 4 October 2022

Welcome back to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines. A programming note: Our business headlines will not air tomorrow due to the holiday of Yom Kippur...we're all in shul.  Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
The markets rallied big time;
Musk changes his mind about Twitter;
An update on the 4-day work week study;
Brands that YOU are kicking to the curb...a list;
This brand going retail after 76 years of door-to-door;
Job openings in the U.S. Up or down?
The Wall Street Report;
The class was "too hard" so the professor was...fired.
Those stories PLUS you'll meet two mayors from two very different towns. Donny Hobbs is the mayor of tiny Lohrville, Iowa population 381 and John Haila is the mayor of Ames, Iowa population 60,000. So are their issues similar or very different?  We enjoyed this conversation and think you might too.  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. 

The Business News Headlines 30 September 2022

Hey, welcome to Friday! Just back from three days at the Iowa League of Cities Annual Meeting…more on that next week.  For today: The Dow cratered by 8% in September the worst since 2020. New data about inflation is in the news and grocery prices climb…again. It’s the business news headlines for Friday the 30th of September, thanks for being with us.  Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
It was an awful month for Wall Street;
New data on inflation and it's not good;
More depressing news about grocery prices;
A closer look at the economic impact of Ian;
The Wall Street Report;
Now it's "Quick Quitting" vs. "Quiet Quitting.
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. 

The Business News Headlines 29 September 2022

Once again, coming to you from on the road it's the business news headlines. Today, Wall Street gave up it’s Wednesday gains, think mortgage rates are high now…we've got a history lesson and used cars spike in price yet again…It’s the Thursday business news headlines for the 29th of September coming to you once again from the road in Waterloo/Cedar Falls, Iowa.  Thanks for being with us.  Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
It was an ugly day on Wall Street and why;
Mortgage Rates and a History Lesson;
Used cars are becoming "unaffordable";
Do not pay employees with coins;
It's still National Coffee Day and we'll list where;
Amazon has raised wages...again'
The Wall Street Report;
And, more layoff news in 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. 

The Business News Headlines 27 September 2022

Welcome back! Yesterday our crew took the day off in honor of the Jewish Holiday of Rosh Hashanah. Something similar will happen next week as the Day of Atonement or Yom Kippur will keep us out of the studio.  So, now you know... In the news: Home sales rebound in August, consumers continue to be optimistic about the economy…meanwhile Wall Street sinks yet again. It’s the business news headlines for Tuesday the 27th day of September. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
In spite of everything home sales rose in August;
Consumers weigh in on the future of the U.S. economy;
Costing more or less to rent? Some new numbers are out;
Inflation pushed the 10-Year T-Bill to near 4%;
Will the stock market get "over it"? Asked and answered;
Businesses in Hong Kong are pushing the government to open up;
Florida is bracing for Hurricane Ian and the potential damage cost;
The Wall Street Report;
Wages and the new normal of "job hopping".
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. 

The Business News Headlines 23 September 2022

It's the Friday Edition of the business news headlines welcome back! It was a dismal week on Wall Street as the Dow sunk to it’s lowest level since 2020. Oil is also way off the mark and General Motors investing big…again in electric vehicles. It’s the business news Headlines for Friday the 23rd day of September, thanks for being with us everybody. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:  
The Dow sinks yet again and why;
Oil settles lower but gas prices are still high...why?
General Motors to invest millions in new EV upgrades;
The top 5 housing markets that have cooled the most;
The 4-Day Work Week. What the numbers say about it;
The Super Bowl has a new halftime sponsor;
The Wall Street Report;
Some are happy with their wages. Who might they be?
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.