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Always Creating meet Brent Roske

We've had the pleasure of knowing Brent Roske filmmaker, TV host and the creator of The Flamingo Network on Roku for years. We first met when he was doing his syndicated show "Roske on Politics" which is resuming this year. He recently launched The Flamingo Network on Roku with films "Diana in Love" and "Art on Wheels" both of which we'll talk about in this conversation. Brent keeps busy traveling to warmer destinations than here in Iowa and we were fortunate to catch up with him for a cup of coffee and this conversation. 
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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 18 April 2024

It's been a busy day here at "Radio Ranch" as we've been following a string of economic reports that continues to show the strength of the U.S. economy even in the face of crippling interest rates and stubborn inflation. And we start things off today detailing those reports. Meanwhile, 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 economy and unemployment;
The economy and home sales;
The economy and mid-Atlantic manufacturing;
Who wins? Plastic or the environment a Starbucks story;
The TikToc ban gets new life in the U.S. House;
The sad story of Tesla stock prices yet again;
The Wall Street Report
Where are tech workers headed? You might be surprised.
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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.

Entrepreneur Steve Wilke-Shapiro on Beautiful/Functional Design

Why not start a business during the height of the pandemic? Meet entrepreneur and architect Steve Wilke-Shapiro the founder of Sequel Architecture and Interiors. His work not only focuses on preservation but also mixing the new with, sometimes, the very old. The result is a stunning project that ranges from the small to the very large. Recently Steve has added an interior designer to his firm having realizing some might want those "extra touches". Beyond that Wilke-Shapiro has a very unique way in which he handles his client interaction.  Meet Steve!  
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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 More 9 April 2024

We kick things off today with a focus on a lackluster performance on Wall Street as investors become more and more anxious about the impending inflation report due out tomorrow. For the interview we'll be talking to real estate associate broker Wayde Burkhart about the housing industry and then take a deep dive into the history of the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce now known at JCI.  Wayde is helping oversee a six state regional meeting of JCI Senators who will converge on Des Moines April 19 - 21.  And, yes, we name...names. Also 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:
Investors are spooked about the upcoming inflation report;
Laid off workers are finding a new career in creating...content;
A big time for theater owners in Las Vegas and what they are saying;
Get ready another price jump for first class letters;
Tesla stock continues to slide. Will the company recover?
The Wall Street Report;
And, which states have the most million dollar homes?
For the interview you'll hear from my old friend Wayde Burkhart who is not only a realtor (and we do talk about the market) but also a JCI Senator #63877. We're talking about some Junior Chamber of Commerce memories and about an upcoming event being held in Des Moines April 19 - 21. It's a fun walk down memory land and 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 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 March 2024

We figured it would be a long sentence and it was. We're talking about the sentencing of FTX mastermind Sam Bankman-Fried. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 28th day of March…thanks for being here. In other news, Former Minnesota Governor Jessie Ventura wants to sell…pot. Some good news for home buyers…we’re talking mortgage rates. The State of Maryland is seeking millions of federal dollars to fix the Frances Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. The Wall Street Report and the gaming industry now has unionized workers. 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 26 March 2024

The Bridge Collapse has businesses scrambling. It’s the business news Headlines for Tuesday the 26th day of March…thanks for being here. In other news, The markets fell again today and we’ll share the details. Former President Trump and Wall Street had a day. Porn and new requirements about age and access is being debated.  What going to happen to home equity rates?  We have a story.  Are Amazon drivers employees or not?  We have a story out of Wisconsin.  The Wall Street report and big news about credit card fees that will impact you and your business. 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.
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.

The Business News Headlines 25 March 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.

The Business News Headlines 18 March 2024

Welcome to a brand new week and the Business News Headlines for Monday the 18th day of March. We'll kick things off with what the U.S. Central Bank is likely to do this week and a question if their 2% inflation rate target is...legit. And, of course we'll answer the question as to why prices in the U.S. continue to be so much higher than before the pandemic. Also, 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:
The Fed wants you to be patient but are you?
Why the price of so many things remains high;
Businesses know you want to feel special...for a price;
March Madness and more gambling allowed;
The housing market may be bouncing back;
Target and Express Check-Out and why;
The Wall Street Report;
Might the third time be a charm in Chattanooga?
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.
 

The Business News Headlines and More 15 March 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.
 

The Business News Headlines and More 11 March 2024

It's the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines and we kick things off today talking about the inflation report that is coming out tomorrow. Anxious investors, today, on Wall Street paused a bit ahead of the report but we do have some guesses for you. Also today you'll meet Brandon Pollard from Impact - Community Action Partnership an organization in Central Iowa, but also replicated in other states that deals with rural and urban poverty issues.  It's an eye opening conversation so make sure you click ahead. 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:
The Inflation Report and some guesses as to what it will tell us;
Driving inflation may be the price of gasoline and we'll check in;
President Biden and a budget to help working families;
We've got some IPO news for you;
No more security cameras at Airbnb locations;
Teens say their phones cause stress but, there is a but;
The Wall Street Report;
Can $400 million breathe  life into a Minneapolis Mall?
For the interview you'll meet Brandon Pollard from Impact - Community Action Partnership as we talk about poverty in both rural and urban areas and what this organization is doing to manage the growing crisis. We talk about the federal poverty rate, how it is calculated to what programs are being offered not only in Central Iowa but in the 16 regions in the Hawkeye State and beyond. 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.