It's the Wednesday Edition of the Business News Headlines and we've got a great long-form business interview coming your way today as well. But first, here's what we've got for you:
- As lockdowns ease fuel prices go up;
- The fastest selling care in the U.S. is...
- The Coinbase IPO story;
- A U.S. shoe company CEO and $30 million;
- More heat against voting restrictions;
- Flying soon? Oh, that middle seat;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Bernie Madoff dies.
Those stories plus for the interview you'll meet Traci Galligan the Senior Vice President for Human Resources from the nation's largest insurer and financial services company NCMIC which, we bet, you may never have heard of. Their motto is "Taking Care of Our Own". Who are they and what do they do for clients and employees? Find out more by clicking through here.
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When we got the presser about a nationwide company started by Chiropractic Physicians to offer malpractice insurance celebrating 75 years in business that got us interested in learning more. Today we reach out to Traci Galligan the Sr. Vice President for Human Resources at NCMIC and learn their story, what they do, how the company has morphed and how "We Take Care of Our Own" spreads to clients and employees. It's a great story.
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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 markets were closed today but we still have some business news headlines for you for Friday the 2nd of April. Also, follow us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour to keep up all day long. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Big news on the jobs front;
- That $400,000 threshold from Mr. Biden;
- The IRS is warning about a scam;
- Major League Baseball out of Georgia;
- A foreclosure tidal wave;
- Are we "free to fly"?
Those stories and Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine is in to chat it up about a host of things to do in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. To hear that silliness, click here.
Each Friday as we slide into the weekend Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine stops in to chat it up about "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro. And it's sort of an anniversary for us. In March Jeff celebrated four years doing this gig with me. Pretty neat. Here, along with some side-chatter, is what we've got for you:
Learn more by heading to Cityview Magazine!
Each Friday we roll in with "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro with Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine and this week he's got plenty of variety like:
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We're back with Jeff Pitts who is the managing editor for Cityview Magazine, the monthly that is all about Des Moines, Iowa, with his list of "Stuff to DO". Never at a loss we've got information about "Leaving Iowa" at the Des Moines Playhouse, A GUN SHOW in Altoona, the State Wrastlin' Tournament, The Des Moines Bucs are playing for two nights. a tribute band for REO Speedwagon is at Wooly's, the ARL is back with their fundraiser. Basketball is on this weekend, Botanical Blues at the Botanical Gardens, historic dinners at Living History Farms...and so much more. Enjoy...and have some fun.
Already mid-week. Welcome to the Wednesday Edition of the business news headlines and, yes, we've got about ten minutes worth to get you up to speed. Remember you can follow us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour. Here's what made the headlines today:
- One word put the markets in a tailspin;
- Boeing reported earnings today...ouch;
- Forced labor in China is a story;
- ThreadUp to go public;
- CVS & Walgreens in hot water;
- The rise of the independent investor;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Retirement woes is a real deal.
Those stories plus, for the interview, it's Jaylin Cavil from the Black Liberation Movement. While politics takes center stage here there are a host of business related issues that are connected such as wages, health care, productivity and financial security. Jaylin also explains the name change and we break down the organizations six legislative demands...no, not requests...but...demands. To listen, click here.
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As you know, those of you who have listed to our broadcast over the years, understand that our focus is on business and we rarely tread into the world of politics. And while this conversation has political underpinnings what Jaylin Cavil has to say about a host of issues has a direct impact on economic growth, jobs, financial security and productivity. Jaylin is with the Black Liberation Movement. You would also know them as Black Lives Matter. Here, in this long-form interview we spend time talking about the six "Legislative Demands" the group has taken to the Iowa Legislature as well as why alter the BLM name. Here is Jaylin Cavil.
It's midweek and we've got the business news headlines for you. In less than ten minutes you are up to speed on some of the biggest business stories of the day. Here's what we've got for you:
- Tax forms and "Tax Time" one done...the other;
- Investors and Chaos the thought is;
- The House does impeach President Trump a second time;
- Airlines/Airports and security;
- Some Chinese products now banned;
- Amazon and Parler headed to court;
- Boeing has a new safety person;
- Tesla has a major new rival;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Yet another pandemic trend.
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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.
Yep, we know...it's Election Day in the United States and no doubt that is where your mind is at. But, just in case you want something different check out these business stories from today:
- He just lost $3 billion in net worth. Ouch;
- It has been a U.S. Territory for 122 years;
- We've got some oil news;
- We've got some gun news;
- The Wall Street Report
- Investment banks are banking on the election;
- Tech workers headed to the hills...no, really.
Thanks much for listening! And, you can follow us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour. Go..VOTE!
