The gross domestic product of the United States contracted by 1.4 in the first quarter of the year. But, there is a but and that story leads us off today. In addition stay with us because today is an International Day of Mourning remembering the workers who died due to illness or injury while on the job. You'll be hearing from Charlie Wishman the President of the Iowa Federation of Labor AFL-CIO about the day and the 71 Iowans remembered at multiple stops across the state. For the interview you'll been the great talent of John Busbee as we talk marketing and culture...yes, there is a connection. Let's go!
- The economy shrank but, there is a but;
- 120,000 pounds of ground beef recalled and why;
- Disney & DeSantis - We've got new...news;
- Taking a page out of Costco's playbook;
- McDonald's leaving Russia but it's very expensive;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Charlie Wishman about the Workers Memorial Day.
For the interview you'll meet John Busbee who is a marketer, writer, film producer and the founder of The Culture Buzz. What does marketing and culture have in common? You can hear that conversation by clicking this link.
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For a while today it looked like the bargain hunters were taking advantage of the dip and the sell-off on Wall Street was over. At least for...awhile. Here's what we've got for you today:
- No fun on Wall Street;
- Rich people going all in for cash;
- Regional grocer Hy-Vee cuts jobs...again;
- Amazon to disrupt the convivence store world;
- Meta numbers are in and...
- It's here, now will buyers buy?
- Musk, Money and Taxes;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Female workers have had it.
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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.
If you were planning on retiring and living off of your Wall Street investments we've got news as the great April sell off continued today. We'll get to that story in just a bit. We're starting off with...job cuts.
- They should be able to find a new job;
- JC Penny wants to buy...Kohls;
- No "All Day Breakfast" for you;
- 1/3 of Americans eat fast food...daily;
- Burger King has a new deal out there;
- More supply chain troubles from China;
- Oil prices down, gas prices high. What's up?
- The Wall Street Report;
- Naming names. The companies that paid zero in taxes.
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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 was the worst day on Wall Street since October of 2020 as all three indexes ended the day and the week deeply in the red. We'll be sharing those numbers and what happened in just a bit. But first:
- The leading cause of child deaths is...
- The Ghost Drone is headed to Ukraine;
- Business at Verizon slumps and why;
- McDonald's customers re-thinking options;
- Anheuser Busch InBev to take a billion dollar hit;
- After weeks of deflection news about Koch and Russia;
- Janet Yellen on a possible recession;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Some companies to take attendance...what?
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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 business news headlines and make sure you click through for a conversation about the acquisition of Iowa Watch by the Midwest Center for Investitive Reporting and what that means for the two non-profits. My guests are Lyle Muller and Pam Dempsey. But, first the news:
- Higher Interest Rates;
- Netflix and Password Sharing;
- Debt Collection of Debt...not owed;
- Amazon taking on UPS and FedEx;
- That KitKat Bar...gonna cost you more;
- The company lost money but the stock goes up;
- The Wall Street Report;
- That didn't take long as CNN+ bites the dust.
For the interview you'll meet returning guest Lyle Muller from Iowa Watch which was just acquired by the Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting or Investigate Midwest. The Executive Director of the news agency is Pam Dempsey who joins us on this call. To listen to that conversation click 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.
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.
The world was caught off guard today as what Russia said and what Russia did were two different things. Yesterday the Russians said they would scale back their attack on Ukraine but it seems they lied as the shelling of civilian targets continued. That had an impact on the markets. And, stick around for the interview with Jill Watkins and Jourdan McChesney from EntreFEST this year in Iowa City.
- New COVID cases climb in Canada;
- Russia lies and the markets react;
- Sen. Joe Manchin takes a swing at taking wealth;
- Pizza, gotta love it. We have a list of the best;
- That Applebee's executive about wage cutting...an update;
- Russian oil tankers are disappearing no, really;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Guess who may be filling your next prescription?
Those stories plus this conversation with Jill and Jourdan about EntreFEST 2022 happening in Iowa City this coming June. Click through to learn more about this premier event, what is offered and get a discount with a special promo code. To listen CLICK THIS LINK.
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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.
If you missed any of our Sunday broadcast here, in podcast form is the second of three news segments heard on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. Click though to learn about:
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Elon Musk Dance Moves
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Norway and the Stranded Russian Yacht
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The Dough Shortage and Pizza
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Breakfast Wars - Who Will Win?
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The McPlant Burger is...Underwhelming
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Gas Prices Yes More on Gas Prices and the Driver
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Wages for Workers - How $15 an Hour Doesn't Cut It.
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