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The Business News Headlines and Russ Parker 24 June 2025

Fed Chair Jerome Powell said rate cuts will have to...wait and the president lashed out, yet again. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 24th day of June, thanks for being with us again today. In other news, the president says if you don’t speak fluent English…you can’t drive a truck or a school bus. Ready for some good news?  You have picked up on your giving to charities. A cargo ship with vehicles headed to Mexico…sinks. Krispy Kreme donuts…exit McDonald’s and why.  The Wall Street Report and news about Amazon and their new delivery plans.  For the conversation you’ll meet one of the founders of the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network.  My guest, Russ Parker tells us he is first a sales guy then a radio guy…and over the years he’s done very well.  Russ Parker for the interview but first the 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 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.

The Business News Headlines 20 June 2025

About a week ago President Trump told ICE to back off raiding farms, meat packing facilities, hotels and restaurants.  Remember?  Well, THAT didn't last long.  This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 20th day of June, thanks for being here and great to be back in studio after the Juneteenth Holiday.  In other news, music streaming service Deezer is tagging AI generated releases and why.  Billions, you heard that right…billions of login credentials have been leaked. It’s easier to control people if the government shuts down news outlets and it’s just happened here. We’ll check what happened to the equities in the Wall Street Report and the Canadian company Lululemon has laid off 150 corporate workers and why.  Let’s go!
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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 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.

The Business News Headlines and Jim Smith from NRG Media

There may be hope as US / China trade talks are in the second day.  This is the business news headlines for Tuesday the 10th day of June, thanks for being with us.  In other news, trade wars could sharply reduce global economics says the World Bank. Wall Street managed a winning day. A provision in the gigantic bill languishing in the senate could impact foreign investments in the US.  Lebanon wants you to visit and remember the golden years of tourism.  ICE raids happened in Omaha and that will help free up some jobs for US. Born folks…you in?  The Wall Street Report and the impact AI is having on Google searches.  For the  conversation we’ll visit with Jim Smith the COO/CFO of NRG Media Group. The company owns 32 stations in the Midwest and we’ll talk about why and more.  But, first the 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 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.

The Business News Headlines and Matt Kenney

Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines for this the 9th day of June, we're glad you're here.  Coming up today some sad news from the world of music. In other news, Warner Brothers and Discovery are splitting into two companies.  In other news, Apple held a developers conference and is trying to up its game.  Some sobering news out of Canada came out today and we’ll share. We’ve got the Wall Street Report and canned food is about to get more expensive. For the conversation, we’re on assignment and coming to you today from Fairfield, Iowa. Why? Because of the four day event held each year somewhere in the state.  This is the Great Eastern Iowa Tractorcade hosted by News/Talk 1540 KXEL and somebody has to run it. Meet Matt Kenney a Multi-Media Sales Rep and the Tractorcade Event Manager for NRG Media. Here we talk about what goes into creating something that has become huge over the 26 years it's been around. Also the two reasons we're here talking to tractor lovers about the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association. Good stuff all around.  Meet Matt:
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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 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.

The Business News Headlines 30 May 2025

Some legal troubles for Aldi kicks us off this evening but we have our doubts about the case.  This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 30th day of May, thanks for being with us.  In other news, Taylor Swift regains the rights to all of her music.  We didn’t know she did not own them. Let’s talk about inflation and tariffs. Elon Musk is leaving his position with the U.S. government and what’s next.  Dozens of people have gotten ill due to contaminated cucumbers and a massive recall is underway. Wall Street was giving away some of the gains and we’ll share that with you. And McDonalds is making some major changes in an attempt to get you back to the Golden Arches.  Let’s go with this early edition of the Business News Headlines…
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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 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.

The Business News Headlines and Ro Crosbie and the Future

The U.S. government sells bonds so that it can collect cash to pay its bills. Today the results of the recent bond auction caused the stock market to sink. Don't worry, we'll explain it all.  This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 21st day of May and thanks for being with us. In other news, Target, TJX and Lowes offered up their sales numbers and what they expect for the rest of this year.  We’ll break it all down for you. Twelve states have filed a lawsuit against President Trump and his tariffs that on top of another case brought by five small businesses. Make America Healthy Again is facing some serious headwinds and some farmers are leading the charge. We’ll share the numbers from the Wall Street Report and Amazon says the tariffs have not hurt their business…at all. For the Conversation we’ll be joined by Ro Crosbie the Founder, CEO and President of Tero International. She’s got a great story to tell about the future of leadership following a trip to Iowa State University.  But, first the 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 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.

The Business News Headlines and Four Entrepreneurs 2 May 2025

We start off our newscast with the surprising story about how many jobs were created in April and that number had an impact on the stock market. Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines for the 2nd day of May.  Thanks for being here. In other news, home ownership is slipping away from many Americans. As energy demand goes down so to do oil company profits. Microsoft jacks up the price of it’s xBox. We’ll share the Wall Street Report with you and Wendy’s has some concerns about the economy and what they did.  Also today you’ll meet four entrepreneurs all with a different story. I took some gear the Valley Junction Farmers Market and chatted with some very interesting folks.  Stay with us for that and while it sounds hyper-local what they have to say resonates with entrepreneurs everywhere.  Let’s go.
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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 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.

The Business News Headlines 28 April 2025

The Trade War between the U.S. and China is producing some interesting alignments.  This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 28th day of April and thanks for being with us.  In other news, high credit card late fees will continue and what you should know.  Major retailers are saying prices are going up…in May and we’ll list some of them for you…knowing in advance might save you some cash. We’ve to the Wall Street Report and a big hotel chain is getting even bigger…let’s go.
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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 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.

The Business News Headlines 23 April 2025

It happened again as President Trump distances himself from tough talk about Fed Chair Jerome Powell and tariffs Wall Street had another winning day. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 23rd day of April and thanks for being with us. In other news, more troubles for Target and from a surprising source. Musk talks about Tesla after the company reported dismal first quarter earnings.  A new study reports that large corporations have had a major impact on climate and pollution. We’ll check on what happened today on Wall Street and, because we’re not yet done talking about Tesla…it seems the company is scaling back on their corporate investments and what seems to be plaguing it. Let’s go.
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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 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.

The Business News Headlines 21 April 2025

Back after taking Friday off...the markets were closed. Coming up, Wall Street took a bath today and the reason…more chaos.  This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 21st day of April, thanks for being here. In other news, China retaliates against U.S. leaders with sanctions. Time for some positive news?  Let us look toward Chipotle… Meanwhile a federal housing program is running out of money…and what that means for 60,000 people. We’ll share the Wall Street Numbers with you and what we know about the passing of Pope Frances.  Let’s go…
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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 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.