Insight On Business the News Hour
Episodes
Wednesday Sep 25, 2019
The Business News Headlines & More 25 September 2019
Wednesday Sep 25, 2019
Wednesday Sep 25, 2019
Remember yesterday? You know when the talk of impeachment sent the markets down? Well, forget about it. Today the president said there would soon be a deal with China and guess what happened! That story and these:
White Working-Class Americans...dwindle;
Health Care Insurance - Unsustainable?
You love convenience and how we know;
New housing news;
Jimmy John's gets eaten;
Meatless Meat News;
Juul in big trouble.
Those stories plus a conversation with two time Olympian and Gold Medalist Kerri Strug. We talk business, family, and of course the Olympics. You can hear our conversation right here.
Thanks for listening!
Tuesday Sep 03, 2019
The Business News Headlines & More 3 September 2019
Tuesday Sep 03, 2019
Tuesday Sep 03, 2019
Welcome to a new broadcast month...and it didn't turn out well for the markets. Also, as a public service on Thursday please know that The Big Band Bash to benefit Iowa Reading Information Services of IRIS will take place at the Val-Air Ballroom in West Des Moines. Tickets and information are right here! In the business news headlines:
Ouch on the first trading day of September;
When the President Tweets the markets go down;
New Mega Mall to open - Good luck getting there;
This big box says customers won't be paying for the tariffs;
Tight on cash? Many companies are advancing "loans";
Shampoo, conditioner and lotion bottles going away.
Those stories plus a conversation with Jo Kline about health literacy and her book, "The 60-Minute Guide to Health Literacy". What you know...or don't know about your health care or the care of your loved one can cause significant trouble in the recovery process. We break that down in this conversation. To hear this timely piece, click here.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International
Thursday Aug 22, 2019
The Business News Headlines & More 22 August 2019
Thursday Aug 22, 2019
Thursday Aug 22, 2019
It was predicted that the markets would open lower this morning and they did and then started to claw their way back above the flatline. It's the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 22nd of August. That story and these:
Dick's Sporting Goods wins but takes a pass on gun sales;
Jobless claims are in and it's a mixed bag;
The Affordable Care Act is back in the news and growing;
Thousands leave the private health care insurance world;
Retail numbers are good, unless you are a department store;
There was an opps with the Iowa Department of Public...Safety/
Those stories and our interview today is with Kim Robinson the owner of a video business, D2D Training, that trains door to door sales people. No, really! I had no idea how big this business is and we take a deep dive into sales and sales training videos. You can hear all of that right....here!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International
Wednesday Aug 21, 2019
The Business News Headlines & More 21 August 2019
Wednesday Aug 21, 2019
Wednesday Aug 21, 2019
Wall Street showed up again today in spite of global concerns, the trade war and more. That's first up today and then we'll dive into these stories:
Target and Lowes did well in the second quarter;
The Fed Minutes and what it may mean going forward;
Health Insurance and family/business costs;
The U.S. Budget Deficit...lots of zeros at the end of "1";
A Nebraska woman scammed out of over $162,000. No, it's a story.
Those items and a conversation with Deborah Rinner the Chief Learning Officer at Tero International about employee engagement or employee entitlement. She gives me (and you if you wish) a quiz on how to avoid the trap of making employee recognition something that does the opposite of motivation. Good stuff right here.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International
Tuesday Jul 16, 2019
Reaction by Attendees to the AARP-Iowa 2020 Presidential Forum
Tuesday Jul 16, 2019
Tuesday Jul 16, 2019
The five city AARP-Iowa 2020 Presidential Forum tour started in Des Moines. What you'll hear is the unvarnished reaction from several of those who attended the event which featured Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), former Gov. John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and former Vice President Joe Biden.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International
Tuesday Jul 16, 2019
The Business News Headlines 16 July 2019
Tuesday Jul 16, 2019
Tuesday Jul 16, 2019
It's all about the numbers...and so we begin earnings season on Wall Street and some big names reported those numbers today before the bell. We'll talk about it. In addition to that story:
Abigail Disney is, in a word, livid;
Prime Day has a promotion...sort of;
Retail sales numbers are in;
Where the money is coming from for consumers to buy stuff;
Politics and the Twitter Feed of President Trump.
Those stories plus a conversation with the Mayor of New York City, Bill de Blasio as he made a quick stop in Iowa to press on with his 2020 presidential run. I asked him four question and his answers surprised me and I'll bet they surprise you as well. To listen to that conversation, click here.
Also today is the second day of the 2020 Presidential Forum sponsored by AARP-Iowa. We were in Des Moines at the first stop of this five city swing and visited with attendees. You can hear their reaction here.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International
Tuesday Jul 09, 2019
The Business News Headlines 9 July 2019
Tuesday Jul 09, 2019
Tuesday Jul 09, 2019
The Dow opened more than 100 points down this morning as investors fret about the Fed Chair address tomorrow. It's all about the interest rates. Also today:
Mixing Business & Politics - Not a Good Idea;
Virgin Galactic to g public;
Another multi-billion dollar acquisition;
Twitter and President Trump;
Drug prices and transparency;
Biggest threat to the global economy is...
Airport money.
Those stories plus Four Questions for former Maryland Congressman and current presidential candidate John Delaney as we talk about his stand on health care, voting rights, education and getting financing to minority communities. You can hear that conversation here.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International
Tuesday Jul 09, 2019
Four Questions for Presidential Candidate John Delaney
Tuesday Jul 09, 2019
Tuesday Jul 09, 2019
Recently former Maryland Congressman John K. Delaney was asked by members of the Iowa NAACP to sit down and talk about a number of topics important to them and to all Iowans. Following the conversation I sat down with Congressman Delaney and asked him four questions:
Health Care and Better Care
Voting Rights
Education Funding Changes
Minority Neighborhoods & Lack of Business Funding
I think you'll enjoy this.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International
Tuesday Jun 04, 2019
The Business News Headlines and Gov. Jay Inslee
Tuesday Jun 04, 2019
Tuesday Jun 04, 2019
Welcome back to Insight on Business the News Hour for Tuesday the 4th of June. Thanks for coming by. Today in the business news headlines ahead of our conversation with 2020 presidential hopeful Gov. Jay Inslee (D-WA):
Trade tensions dissipate and tech rallies;
Tesla gets $ from who???
CVS expanding even more into the health care arena;
Imagine an airplane where the seats are in the wings;
How much must you make in a year to be...rich?
New toys for millennials seeking comfort in the past.
Those stories and a conversation with Governor Jay Inslee (D-WA) as he makes his case for the Democratic nomination for president in the 2020 elections. While you may have heard of Gov. Inslee and his stand on climate change we didn't start there but on the surprising economics of Washington State. Here is that story.
Thanks for coming by!
Monday Apr 22, 2019
Fighting Hunger with Another Plate at the Table
Monday Apr 22, 2019
Monday Apr 22, 2019
We love it when we find passionate people and Debbie Sears is another in a long list of great folks we've met over the years and introduced to you. Debbie has been in the insurance industry for over four decades and when tragedy struck she decided to turn her efforts toward something good and positive. Another Plate at the Table is an event that features some of the most famous names in the culinary world of Des Moines. They are getting together to raise funds for the Food Bank of Iowa. (Here is a link to donate...if you are so moved.) Meet Debbie Sears...you can hear the passion in her voice.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.