Insight On Business the News Hour
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Friday Jul 07, 2023
The Business News Headlines 7 July 2023
Friday Jul 07, 2023
Friday Jul 07, 2023
For some of us it's the end of another busy week and a reminder that we'll be back this Sunday with the Business Week in Review and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. You can catch that show Noon Central Time. Our guest this week in Patrick Palmer who has an interesting business of helping promote and sell items with aging adult film actors. Hey, it is a business. So, are you on Threads yet? You can find us @Insight_On_Business. 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 new jobs numbers are in and what they mean;
The 77th Anniversary of President Carter and First Lady Rosalyn;
Treasury Secretary Yellen is in China and why you should care;
Meat packing plants and teenage workers...again;
President Biden takes aim on "junk" insurance;
To be "financially secure" what most Americans need to make;
Is America too expensive to live here? What some are deciding;
The Wall Street Report;
Mortgage rates climb yet again.
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Thursday May 18, 2023
The Business News Headlines and More 18 May 2023
Thursday May 18, 2023
Thursday May 18, 2023
Thanks for coming by for yet another edition of the Business News Headlines. Grateful you're with us again today. Just ahead several hot business news stories of the day and make sure you click through to listen to immigration attorney Lori Chesser as we discuss workforce issues, immigration and what she has experienced in her long career. It's quite the conversation. 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:
DeSantis vs. Disney and Economics;
The Supreme Court and online platforms;
Mortgage rates climb yet again;
Ice is a big deal over at Starbucks;
Chick-fil-a is closing a store...but not just any store;
Walmart echoes what Target just reported;
Russia has been getting airline parts. Illegal but true;
The Wall Street Report;
Some pot news regarding employment tests.
Also, make sure you click through to listen to a conversation about immigration and the workforce crisis. Our returning guest is immigration attorney Lori Chesser from Dentons Davis Brown who has decades of experience in this area. It all makes for an interesting discussion. 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 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.
Thursday May 18, 2023
Hear What an Immigration Attorney Says About...Immigration and Workforce
Thursday May 18, 2023
Thursday May 18, 2023
Over the past year we've reported a number of times about the severe workforce shortage even in the face of millions of open jobs. Recently we shared a story that the best way to fix this national crisis is to have more immigration rather than less. Recently we were in Washington, D.C. and sat down with a returning guest and immigration attorney, Lori Chesser from the Des Moines, Iowa office of Dentons Davis Brown to get her take on the issue. Here is that conversation.
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.
Friday May 05, 2023
The Business News Headlines 5 May 2023
Friday May 05, 2023
Friday May 05, 2023
For those of you keeping track happy Cinco de Mayo which represents Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. See, we're even pretty good at history. Thanks for being here for the May 5th Edition of the Business News Headlines, glad you are with us. A reminder that we're on-air Sunday at Noon Central with the Business Week in Review and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and yes, we stream. 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:
This was NOT supposed to happen;
President Biden reacts to the news;
Fox News vs. Media Matters and it's a story;
For 40 years this has been a weight loss giant...no longer;
A legendary restaurant chain is shrinking;
The Wall Street Report and weekly results;
How Apple wins even with fewer sales.
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.
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
The Business News Headlines & More 14 March 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines. It's been just a couple of days since the failure of two banks...might more follow? Wall Street seemed to put much of that behind it. But, I'm getting ahead of myself. For the interview you'll meet Dr. Anthony Coleman the President/CEO of Broadlawns Medical Center a public hospital located in Des Moines, Iowa. But, make no mistake what he shares with us is impacting every community based hospital in the nation and you'll learn some surprising facts. 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:
Today is Equal Pay Day and what that means;
Are more banks in trouble? We have a list;
Inflation ticked down for the 8th month in a row;
Target is set to close several stores...we have a list;
Meta will lay off thousands more and pause hiring;
What might that mean to the stability of the platform?
Chipotle is adding a new item...we struggle to figure it out;
The Wall Street Report;
"No Gifts Please" becoming the new wedding normal?
Those stories PLUS a conversation with Dr. Anthony Coleman that we found astounding. He shares such things as how Zip Codes can predict healthcare issues, the four social issues that can spell trouble for people and impact their health. Plus we talk about visioning, funding and more. 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 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.
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Healthcare, Community Hospitals and Broadlawns with Dr. Anthony Coleman
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
It really does not matter where you live when you hear this conversation about healthcare and community hospitals because what my guest, Dr. Anthony Coleman, President/CEO of Broadlawns Medical Center is impactful across the US. Here we'll talk about how your Zip Code can determine your health. We talk about the four factors that determine the state of a persons health. The yet to be named sobriety center, workforce issues, funding and the state of Medicaid reimbursement in Iowa. We think you will find this to be an amazing story because it has to do with everyone. Meet Dr. Anthony Coleman.
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.
Monday Mar 06, 2023
The Business News Headlines 6 March 2023
Monday Mar 06, 2023
Monday Mar 06, 2023
Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines, glad you are back with us. Coming up today a couple of Elon Musk stories...so what's new? And some retail topics. Also, click ahead for the conversation with Nick Young from Lincolnshire in the U.K. We'll talk about the horror of Brexit, agriculture, healthcare and more with this long-time businessperson. And to my Jewish friends and family Happy Purim. 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:
Twitter Down...again;
Tesla drops some prices...again;
Some Verizon customers to pay more (again);
Walmart closing all the stores in this city;
Amazon closing some cashless "Go" stores;
JP Morgan and Casey's General Store stock;
The Wall Street Report;
The industry that is franticly hiring.
Those stories plus a conversation with U.K. businessperson Nick Young the founder of Nick Young Tractor Parts of Lincolnshire about what a pain Brexit has been for his business both from a compliance position and cost. We'll also talk about agriculture in the U.K and Europe plus a conversation about healthcare in Great Britain. To listen to 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 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.
Monday Mar 06, 2023
Brexit, Agriculture and Healthcare with Nick Young
Monday Mar 06, 2023
Monday Mar 06, 2023
It's not very often that we hear directly from a citizen of the United Kingdom about...business. Here you will meet a returning guest, Nick Young from Nick Young Tractor Parts located in Lincolnshire who has plenty to say about the difficulty and expense associated with Brexit. How just to sell a tractor or tractor part to someone in Europe is not only time consuming but also expensive. We also chat a bit about farming there and I asked about the healthcare system in this wide ranging conversation from the NTPDA 2023 Conference and Trade Show held in Nashville.
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.
Friday Jan 27, 2023
The Business News Headlines 27 January 2023
Friday Jan 27, 2023
Friday Jan 27, 2023
It's Friday! For some this is the end of the work week and you are entitled to take some time off. Others will work through the weekend. Us? Partly. We'll be getting ready for Insight on Business the News Hour, Week in Review that airs Sunday at Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. Our thanks to Mike Rowe for taking over this past Sunday as were were getting back from and assignment in Nashville. Good to be back but, man, this week flew by. 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:
Insurers say these cars are "too easy to steal";
Consumers are feeling better about the economy;
But, the constant drumbeat of "recession" creates uncertainty;
Gas prices are climbing again. We'll share why;
Drug stores are starting to close early...we'll tell you why;
Sippy Cups for all!
The Wall Street Report;
Pay transparency is an issue say younger workers.
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.
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
The Business News Headlines & More 24 January 2023
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines! We are, as always, grateful that you're spending some time with us learning about some of the big business news of the day in headline form. And, today you'll be introduced to singer/songwriter Hayley Payne who left her Owensboro, Kentucky home and relocated in Nashville, Tennessee in search of being discovered and becoming the next country superstar. It's a fun conversation about a hosts of Music City issues. 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:
America's largest employer just raised wages...again;
Is Ticketmaster too...big?
Americans are quickly turning to these stores for food;
Record numbers of these things are missing...and why;
More job cuts announced in the manufacturing sector;
The Wall Street Report;
And, Amazon makes some health care news.
For the interview you'll meet singer/songwriter Hayley Payne who sat down with us in Nashville to give you the inside scoop about the music industry from being discovered to agents, recording, marketing and more. Plus if you click ahead you'll also see her latest music video that we think is a hoot and why she says that's a real world example of who she is. To listen and watch, 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.