Insight On Business the News Hour
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Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
The Business News Headlines and a Business Conversation 10 July 2024
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Welcome back! Today we're trying something new. Rather than offer up the business news headlines in one audio player and then the business interview in another we are combining them. Just ahead you'll hear some of the top business news stories from today and then, without having to click ahead or click on another player you'll be able to listen to my conversation with Ro Crosbie the founder, President and CEO of Tero International as we talk about the changeup corporations are making that highlight retention over the ever revolving door of recruiting only to see those employees leave sooner than later. It's a small tweak but we think it makes things easier on...you. And you can let us know your thoughts by heading to social media. You can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
Perhaps THIS is the news we've been waiting for;
New tariffs on steel coming from China funneled through Mexico;
A ballot proposal will let Uber and Lyft drivers form a union;
How about small nuclear reactors to generate power?
CNN is about to get...smaller;
Speaking of smaller...Big Lots is about to go there too;
The Wall Street Report;
The pharmacy "middle-man" and the Justice Department.
For the interview you'll hear from Ro Crosbie as we talk about what corporations across the globe are now focusing on...and that's high quality skills training. Companies are growing weary about the ongoing "revolving door" of HR and now look to better improve their workforce with training. Ro Crosbie from Tero International is with us.
Thanks for being here!
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.
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
The Business News Headlines 18 June 2024
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
A quick reminder that tomorrow (June 19) is Juneteenth in the U.S. which means federal offices, the postal service, banks and Wall Street will be closed. In addition many businesses and communities in the U.S. have adopted tomorrow as a holiday. Us? We're off tomorrow as well but we'll be posting interviews that will run throughout the day. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
The issue of medical debt and credit reports kicks us off;
The headline is a bit misleading. Talking about May retail sales;
Some major union news to share with you;
Manufacturing in the U.S. surged another interesting bit of data;
The Wall Street Report;
And, Apple take a "pause" and why.
Thanks for being here!
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.
Wednesday May 15, 2024
The Business News Headlines 15 May 2024
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Wednesday May 15, 2024
If you are old enough you might remember the 1974 program by the Ford Administration known as WIN or Whip Inflation Now. The government was faced with inflation that hit 12.3% and the program encouraged people to check their spending habits and build their personal savings. President Ford even wanted people to wear a WIN button in an outward sign of solidarity. But, it was a FLOP...big time. Today the top story is also about inflation and we'll cover that first. Meanwhile if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
Taming inflation by the numbers;
Some new retail sales numbers;
TikTok is back in the news with a likely buyer;
But, there is a but.
A big win today for President Biden and consumers;
Barge hits Bridge. It's becoming a "thing";
Walmart to share earnings tomorrow what we know today;
The Wall Street Report;
And, it's NEVER too soon to talk about football and the NFL.
Thanks for being here!
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.
Wednesday May 01, 2024
The Business News Headlines and Fighting the Fear of Flying 1 May 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Welcome to the first day of May. In many countries May Day is a day to celebrate and lift up worker rights. Huge crowds across the globe took to the streets to encourage their national leaders to uphold worker safety, pay and other benefits. Meanwhile here in the U.S. the celebrations were much more muted. Coming up some of the big business news stories of the day and a conversation about people who suffer from non-visible disabilities (think autism) and what Jonathan Sutter is doing to help make flying less...fearful. It's a good story. And, you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
It's what we expected from the Fed but...
So, marijuana is less dangerous but we still have an issue;
Airbnb has some sweet destinations to offer you;
Today is May Day...but muted in the U.S.;
The Wall Street Report;
AI is boosting revenue over at Amazon.
For the interview you'll meet Jonathan Sutter who founded TravelingWiki.com an organization that encourages airports to install rooms that can help folks with autism and other non-visible disabilities become less fearful of flying. I learned much from Johnathan and my guess is that you will too. To listen to that conversation 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 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.
Monday Apr 15, 2024
The Business News Headlines and More 15 April 2024
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Happy Federal Income Tax Day and welcome to the Business News Headlines for Monday the 15th of April. We kick things off with that story and a reminder to click through to listen to a conversation about what a "Straw Purchase" of a firearm is and how it can lead to ten years in prison and a $250,000 fine. My guest is Aaron McKinney, a strong advocate of the Second Amendment, but concerned about the lack of training so many people have when it comes to owning a firearm. And, a reminder, you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
Tax Day and some thoughts;
Consumers are still consuming...big time;
New Federal Rules and some folks are not happy;
Tesla to cut staff according to multiple outlets;
Trump social media stock falls yet again;
The Wall Street Report;
Netflix is betting on small screens.
Make sure you click ahead for this conversation with Aaron McKinney from The Iowa Outdoors Store. We're talking about what happens when folks like on the Federal Firearms Report, the lack of education many buyers have when it comes to handling a firearm and the "Gun Show Loophole"...explained. To listen to that segment 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 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.
Monday Mar 25, 2024
The Business News Headlines 25 March 2024
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines. We've got plenty to cover from new news about Boeing to low stress jobs that pay well to "surprise outpatient" hospital fees. And, Wall Street took a breather today. By the way, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
Does the IRS owe you money and how to find out;
A major shakeup in Boeing leadership and why;
If TikTok goes away what happens to businesses?
Trader Joe's raises prices and consumers go bananas;
Another look at inflation from the Fed;
Low stress jobs that pay well. We have a list;
The Wall Street Report;
Surprise outpatient hospital fees are mounting.
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 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.
Friday Mar 15, 2024
The Business News Headlines and More 15 March 2024
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Hello Friday and welcome to the Business News Headlines for this the 15th day of March. Just ahead some consumer news for you, a look at two big retail events and more. For the interview you'll hear from attorney and author Jo Kline about the disaster health care access has become and some thoughts about how you can help fix it. And, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
New news about consumers from the University of Michigan;
Meanwhile consumers are still spending and on what;
The economic impact of St. Patrick's Day;
Retail and Services are gearing up for the Solar Eclipse;
The lawsuit against the National Association or Realtors is over;
The Wall Street Report;
And...we need PLUMBERS and lots of them.
For the interview you'll meet author and attorney Jo Kline. Her book, Patient or Pawn outlines the epic failure of our health care system and what you can do to protect yourself. This is a must listen to segment that impacts everyone. To hear our conversation 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 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.
Friday Mar 15, 2024
The Health Care Crisis: Patient or Pawn with Jo Kline
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Join us in this riveting conversation about health care not only in Iowa but Nationwide. My guest is author and attorney Jo Kline, who recently released her latest book: "Patient or Pawn?- Epic Fails in Health Care, the Approaching Perfect Storm and Strategies for Self-Preservation". She is the founder of the Iowa Institute for Health Literacy and a champion on health care access. This is a must listen for each and every person.
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 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.
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Poverty in Rural and Urban Places with Brandon Pollard from Impact
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Monday Mar 11, 2024
One of the perplexing issues facing America is a rise in both rural and urban poverty. My guest is Brandon Pollard from Impact - A Community Action Partnership that covers 16 regions in Iowa but is also in many other states. Here we talk about how Impact can help make a difference, what numbers are used to measure the U.S. poverty level, rental assistance to even helping folks buy...eye glasses. It's quite the conversation and you're invited to listen in.
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 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.
Friday Mar 08, 2024
The Business News Headlines 8 March 2024
Friday Mar 08, 2024
Friday Mar 08, 2024
Welcome back to this the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines and a reminder that we're back on the air Sunday, Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL with Insight on Business the News Hour, Week in Review. Top news stories of the past week along with two new business conversations. And, yes we do stream. Meanwhile, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
Surprise! The U.S. adds a boat-load of jobs;
That impacted the markets;
Might TikToc be banned in the U.S.? Looks like it;
An ALS drug may get pulled and we'll share why;
A new tax credit to spur the housing market;
The Wall Street Report;
What? "Self-Screening" at the airport? It's a story!
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 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.