Insight On Business the News Hour
Episodes
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
The Business News Headlines and More 17 April 2024
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
It's been a tough couple of days for Wall Street as investors have a host of things to worry about. Today was no different. Meanwhile President Biden made some promises today to American steelworkers that may heat up some international issues and we'll kick things off with that story. Also make sure you click ahead for the interview with entrepreneur and Architect Steve Wilke-Shapiro the founder of Sequel Architecture. And, a reminder, 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 U.S. President, Japan and U.S. Steel;
Really? $56 billion for Elon? It will be a touch sell;
The IMF sees a much better economic picture;
Disney actors want to join a union;
Meanwhile Disneyland to get a makeover;
Drive a Ford Bronco or Maverick? Listen up;
The Wall Street Report;
Good news for those who suffer from sleep apnea.
For the interview you'll 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. To listen to that conversation CLICK THIS LINK.
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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.
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
The Business News Headlines and More 2 April 2024
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
The big business news of the day was the Jobs Report and once again it tells us what we know that the U.S. job market is red hot. It’s the business news headlines for Tuesday the 2nd day of April…thanks for being with us. In other news, EV sales continue to drop and we'll share why. A Mississippi catfish farm and discrimination made the news. We've got The Wall Street Report and Amazon is turning it’s back on “just walk out” technology and why. For the interview you’ll hear the story out of Galina Illinois where a very talented young photographer, Geoffrey Mikol who was born with Downs Syndrome has, with his parents, opened up the River Bend Gallery. It’s a great story…with no end in sight and if you want to listen, CLICK THIS LINK.
Thanks for being with us!
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.
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
The Business News Headlines 28 March 2024
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Thursday Mar 28, 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.
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
The Business News Headlines 26 March 2024
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Tuesday Mar 26, 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.
Friday Mar 15, 2024
The Business News Headlines and More 15 March 2024
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Friday Mar 15, 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.
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
The Business News Headlines 5 March 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Think about this for a moment. The Biden White House wants to cap credit card late fees. Currently banks charge about $32 and the President wants to ratchet that down to $8. So who would be against it? We'll share in our first business news headline today. 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:
Bank Fees = Junk Fees? What Biden wants to do;
You are more cautious with your spending habits;
So, Target has come up with a plan to get you to spend more;
Speaking of spending...you'll be spending more to check a bag;
Some college athletes want to form a union...it's a first;
The Wall Street Report;
Union representation on the Starbucks Board? How that ended.
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.
Monday Feb 12, 2024
The Business News Headlines and More 12 February 2024
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Now THAT was a super Super Bowl! And, yes, we all got our Tay Tay fix. One of the stories we've got for you is about the surge in online betting that took place this past weekend. It was really quite stunning. Also, stick around for our business conversation with Amy Doyle the Chief Operating Officer at Tero International. We're going to talk about honing your negotiating skills and why that matters. 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:
Companies are discontinuing products…we’ll share why;
Super Bowl online betting surged and how we know;
A crash-fatality study is shocking we'll name states;
Elon Musk heads back to court and why;
Some news about...Jesus we think you'll find interesting;
The Wall Street Report;
The "Right to Disconnect" explained and it's not...cable.
For the interview you'll meet Amy Doyle the COO of Tero International who will offer some very sound tips on honing your negotiating skills. Many of us frequently negotiate but what skills do successful negotiators employ. Amy has a list and you can hear that conversation by clicking 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
The Business News Headlines and More 8 February 2024
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Business stories matter to consumers. We're talking about how to tell a business story that resonates and drives market share. Today, click through for our conversation with master story teller Eric Grant and what he does to create that valuable tool that pays real dividends. Good stuff that we geeked out about. Meanwhile, in the news we tackle a host of items starting with when good news is bad news...for some anyway. 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:
When good news is bad news...for some;
Inflation is at the target rate so where are the rate cuts?
AI generated robo-calls are now...illegal per the FCC;
The end of plastic bags? Yes, at least in California and why;
The Wall Street Report;
The new law that will impact small businesses but, there is a but.
For the interview you'll meet Eric Grant from The Grant Company who dives deep into the culture of their client businesses to create a story that will resonate with consumers. We really enjoyed this conversation and to listen in, simply 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
The Business News Headlines 7 February 2024
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
We kick things off today with a question: "What country imports the most products into the United States?" The answer will, no doubt, surprise you. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 7th day of February. We're glad you are with us for a range of interesting business stories in headline form. 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:
This country is the top importer to the U.S. by billions;
Fed Chair Powell is stoking the "rate cut rumor";
The Drug Enforcement Administration does a 180;
Our friend Keith Ellison wins one for Minnesota;
Think...Insulin and a call by President Biden;
The Swift Kelce romance is good for selling...stuff;
The Wall Street Report;
Disney + takes a page out of the Netflix Playbook.
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.
Monday Jan 29, 2024
The Business News Headlines and More 29 January 2024
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Monday Jan 29, 2024
A brand new week and the Business News Headlines for Monday the 29th day of January. A quick programing note: We're headed to Orlando early on Wednesday to cover the National Cattlemen's Beef Association Annual Meeting and Expo there. That means that Wednesday is a travel day so we'll likely be late with the business news headlines. We shall see. Meanwhile today we kick things off talking about the Central Bank and get into a story about Taylor Swift. And, don't miss the conversation we had with author and speaker Garrison Wynn. Good stuff friends! 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 Meeting and Rate Cuts;
Taylor Swift and what is going on over at X;
Big real estate news coming out of China;
What, more Takata air-bag news?
A popular sleep apnea machine halts U.S. sales;
The Wall Street Report;
Two stories coming out about Amazon.
For the interview you're about to meet bests selling author and business speaker Garrison Wynn who began his career as a standup comedian. No, really! I was able to see him work when we were covering a national event in San Diego last week and he offered up a master class on leadership, influencing and generational differences in the workplace. We sat down to chat about his work and comedy and you can hear that conversation by clicking on 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.