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The Business News Headlines 4 January 2021

Thanks for joining us for the business news headlines and stick around for a special two-part interview about the changing world of broadcasting. My guest is Jeff Stein the News and Program Director for News/Talk 1540 KXEL, based in Waterloo, Iowa. It's really an amazing behind the scenes look at how the media, be it print or broadcasting, has had to adjust their methods of sharing the news.  But, first, here's what we've got for you today:
A stunning number of Americans quit their jobs;
Manufacturing in the U.S. has slowed down;
The new Omicron numbers are sobering;
But, the Blue Chips soared today;
Ford announces production changes for the F-150 Lightning;
Whoa, what? Meatless KFC chicken?
4 at Google get massive pay increases. The rest?
The Wall Street Report;
WeWork CEO getting into the apartment game.
Those stories and a two-part conversation about the media business, knowing your customers, changing delivery methods and all that entails. My guest is Jeff Stein from News/Talk 1540 KXEL based in Waterloo, Iowa but heard in multiple Midwestern states as the sun goes down.  Here is Part One of that conversation and here is Part Two. Enjoy!
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.
 

The World of Broadcasting in 2022 with Jeff Stein - Part Two

This is Part Two of our conversation with Jeff Stein the News and Program Director for News/Talk 1540 KXEL We kick this segment off talking about "translators" and, no, they are not working at the United Nations. This is about an "FM Translator" for an AM radio station. Why would that be necessary. We also talk about the many ways broadcasters need to be able to present their content. The list gets...long in this changing world of broadcasting.
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.
 

The Business News Headlines 22 December 2021

There was plenty of positive business news today as we edge ever closer to the Christmas holiday.  And, a programing note: Because the markets are closed on Friday we'll also be taking a breather BUT...watch out Twitter Feed as we'll be loading up with plenty of great long-form business interviews some several years old but still interesting stories. For today:
The FDA did something big today;
Walgreens is limiting sales of this product;
The answer to the labor shortage? We'll share;
One Starbucks item could rake in $3 billion this month;
Sen. Elizabeth Warren goes after high grocery prices;
The Wall Street Report;
And, has the U.S. just shrugged off Omicron?
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.

The Business News Headlines 16 December 2021

Our newscast comes out of Iowa where yesterday we saw a freak storm rage across the state causing property damage and the life of a truck driver. A reminder of the power of the weather.  Wind gusts as high as 85 mph...we're fine and grateful.  In the business news headlines:
Millions quit their jobs...and why;
The markets sagged today and we'll share why;
McDonald's claws back $105 million in severance;
The fastest selling vehicle in the U.S. is...
Employees at a candle factory in Kentucky are suing;
Buy Now - Pay Later is getting a hard look;
The Wall Street Report;
Texans are quitting their jobs in mass.
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.
 

The Business News Headlines 9 December 2021

Hey, it's Friday Eve and welcome back to the business news headlines. Also, stick around after the news and meet young Alison Haider who recently signed on with Tero International.  It's a fun conversation with you person just starting everything...new.  In the news today:
We have not seen this since 1969;
There is now a union at Starbucks;
Economists urge Boomers to "un-retire";
"Where have all the workers gone?" We've got answers;
The Wall Street Report;
Amazon get hit with another big fine.
Those stories plus my conversation with Alison Haider who is the new Learning Specialist at Tero International. It's always great to listen to a young person just starting out and everything is...new.  To listen to that conversation just click here.
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.

The Business News Headlines 8 December 2021

There is some good news coming out today about Pfizer and the Omicron Variant and that kicks us off today...thanks for being with us.
The news is welcome but, get the booster;
Kellogg's says it will replace 1,400 striking workers...but;
There is a massive meat recall and we'll share;
Costco is trying to keep you from Amazon and how;
"It's a huge gamble" that about Dollar Tree;
The Wall Street Report;
He says he is sorry...
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.
 

The Business News Headlines 7 December 2021

It was eighty years ago today when the Empire of Japan attacked the U.S. Pacific Fleet docked at Pearl Harbor on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. Today just a small group of survivors attended a memorial event there. It's a day we will never...forget. In the business news headlines:
Congress has a deal to avert a shutdown;
Some interesting things about Pearl Harbor Day;
Dr. Anthony Fauci talks about Omicron;
Some relief in gasoline and natural gas prices;
Economists are betting on the Build Back Better program;
A few words about the wealth gap is in the news;
The Wall Street Report;
The impact of the disappearing office culture.
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.
 

The Business News Headlines 6 December 2021

It was a big day on Wall Street as investors looked away from any variant and forgot about the lousy jobs report of last week. Here's what we've got for you in the business news headlines:
The Dow soars and why;
Jack in the Box is going Mexican;
Former President Trump's social media gets a look;
There are signs the supply chain troubles are ending;
If that happens...inflation should cool;
Some 900 employees were fired on a Zoom call;
Toyota building a $1.3 billion battery plant;
The Wall Street Report;
They are quitting "loud and proud".
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.
 

The Business News Headlines 3 December 2021

It's been a wild week on Wall Street compounded by the new variant and the threat of a government shutdown. Whew... And, because it is Friday stay with us because after the news we're riffing about Bitcoin Machines as well as "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro with Jeff Pitts from Cityview. But...first the news:
The jobs report and the unemployment rate;
Produce and maple syrup made the news;
She asked, "Why are beef prices so high?"
Another retail giant to close stores in January;
That Bass Pro/Sportsman's Warehouse deal...off;
The Wall Street Report;
Don't get rid of that home office...yet.
Those stories plus find out what Jeff's wife thinks about him shelling out $7,000 for a "Bitcoin Machine that spits out money". Sure we also talk about stuff to do in the greater Des Moines Metro but the "Bitcoin Machine" has us going.  You can hear all of that by clicking here.
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.

The Business News Headlines 2 December 2021

Oh, what a difference a day makes.  Investors took to the buying mode today even as yet another case of the Omicron variant was found in Minnesota. Here's what we've got for you today:
The markets surge for two reasons;
Some oil pricing news;
Hey, Minnesota you get the FIRST;
A new survey studies the labor shortage;
More diversity is happening...at least in movies;
The Tesla move to Texas is done...well, sort of;
CEO's moaning about high costs...but not record profits;
The Wall Street Report;
Square is now Block...go figure.
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.