It was enough to make you dizzy as Wall Street rose and fell rose and fell and then...rose again. They use the word volatile to describe days like today. Here's what we've got and make sure you click through for the special two-part segment on The Business of Kosher. Let's go:
- The markets were nuts today;
- A reference to the economy and 1939;
- We bet Dollar General is having second thoughts;
- Another stimulus payment in your future?
- The Wall Street Report;
- Netflix takes the ax to the Royals.
Those stories and a conversation about the "Business of Kosher". What is Kosher? Why does it matter? How does something become Kosher? All of those questions asked and answered by my guest Rabbi Levi Goldstein who has been traveling the state for the Orthodox Union for the past eighteen years helping manufacturers become, well, Kosher.
To Listen to Part One click here.
To Listen to Part Two Click here.
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Over the years I've been asked thousands of times, "What is Kosher and why is it important?" Today you'll hear from a returning guest Rabbi Levi Goldstein who, for eighteen years, has been traveling all across Iowa to visit companies who wish to have their products certified as Kosher through the Orthodox Union. What does all of this mean, why is it important, how come there are so many Kosher items available and what what is driving demand? Join us for this in depth conversation about "The Business of Kosher". And, make sure you click through for Part Two.
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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.
Welcome back we hope you had a great weekend. We kick things off taking a hard look at the economy as what was once a rapid recovery is now just crawling along. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Why our economy is sputtering;
- Twitter to be consumed by Elon Musk;
- That that might mean for Truth Social;
- McDonald's asked but will they listen;
- The price of oil fell and why;
- Starbucks in some union trouble;
- Meanwhile in Maryland a new union shop;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Bias in the office? But among...who?
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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.
For some today is the end of the week just ahead of the Good Friday and Passover holidays. A programing note the markets are closed tomorrow so we'll not be reporting on the equities. Here's what we've got for you today:
- What's going on? Ask Elon;
- There is a shortage of baby formula;
- Banks are seeing a good thing in higher rates;
- But, of course you aren't;
- Higher costs are impacting diners;
- Amazon is asking for 5% more and for...
- The New York AG said to be investigating oil companies;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Paying less to remote workers...really?
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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.
Welcome back and to the business news headlines for Tuesday the 12th day of April And, make sure you click ahead for a fascinating conversation about the changing restaurant industry. From supply chain issues to employees to menus to technology that actually enhances the customer experience. This is good stuff. But, first the news:
- The Consumer Price Index and...
- That created some waves;
- The word of the day: "Bamboo";
- Kohl's sold a building and why;
- How about some slightly used yoga pants;
- A major auto make to invest $40 billion in...
- The Wall Street Report;
- Big changes coming to Baskin-Robbins.
Plus, for the interview you'll meet restaurant managing partner Carl Wertzberger as we discuss changes he's had to make to stay competitive during COVID and even today. It all has to do with thinking "out of the box" while working with technology to enhance the customer experience. Good stuff and you can hear that by clicking here.
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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.
We've all seen it and most of us have been deeply impacted. We're talking about change. There has been massive adjustments in how and where we work. What we wear, what we eat and where we eat. The restaurant industry has not been immune. Here, in a wide ranging conversation, restauranter Carl Wertzberger talks about overcoming supply chain issues, menu pricing, work flow and using technology to enhance the customer experience. Even though his restaurant Gilroy's Kitchen + Pub + Patio is located in West Des Moines, Iowa what he shares is an amazing story of change in an industry that has had to adjust to stay alive and...expand.
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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.
Welcome back to another work week. A reminder that the markets will be closed on Friday for the Good Friday and start of Passover. Today our first story is a shocking bit of news as we focus on folks that, even today, make less than fifteen-dollars an hour.
- 50% of women of color make less than $15 an hour;
- The link to Jim Crow?
- Gas prices are trending lower and why;
- Another tech giant to offer a stock split;
- Recreational pot sales in New Jersey? Could be.
- Starbucks seeking a lawyer in union relations;
- McDonald's closing stores and the impact on the bottom line;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Etsy sellers on strike and why.
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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.
Welcome to the Wednesday Edition of the business news headlines as we kick off the newscast today with some consumer news that...we think you can use especially in light of the higher cost of everything. Let's go!
- The credit card myth that costs you a bunch;
- Oil executives were in the hot seat today;
- If keeping score WTI Crude fell by 4.99 a barrel;
- The reason? More nations releasing oil reserves;
- The Fed Minutes and what they mean;
- The Rhoads Scholar turned union activist;
- Record numbers filing for the right to have a union;
- Inflation be damned...you're still buying stuff;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Janet Yellen and some sobering news.
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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.
It took all day for the Dow to turn the corner but in the end the index advanced. Welcome to the Monday Edition of the business news headlines and click ahead for a brief interview with organizers of a march for peace in Ukraine. It's a very diverse and surprising group. But first the news:
- Home Depot too "Woke"?
- Threats of a boycott but their stock was up on the day;
- Pro-union baristas at Starbucks being forced out?
- Something soon to disappear from Walmart;
- Foreclosure rates climb;
- We've got the top five states dealing with foreclosures;
- Wells Fargo, paying your rent and getting points;
- The Wall Street Report;
- No Return to the Office for this company...ever.
Click ahead for this conversation about why such a diverse group of people launched a march for peace. What is the connection between Liberia and Ukraine? To listen just click here.
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In case you missed our Week in Review newscast Sunday afternoon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL here are the headlines from the third segment. News about:
- Olive Garden
- Streaming and Cable Cutting
- High Gas Prices and President Joe Biden
- Applebee’s the Uproar Over Gas Prices
- Packaging Dangers and Food
- MSRP and Car Prices
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