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Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
The Business News Headlines 7 December 2021
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
Tuesday Dec 07, 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.
Friday Dec 03, 2021
The Business News Headlines 3 December 2021
Friday Dec 03, 2021
Friday Dec 03, 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.
Friday Dec 03, 2021
Stuff to DO and a Bitcoin Machine...with Jeff Pitts
Friday Dec 03, 2021
Friday Dec 03, 2021
Each week Jeff Pitts the managing editor for Cityview Magazine comes in to chat it up about "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro but today...we spend some time talking about his fascination with a "Bitcoin Machine". "Hey, you just plug it in and it spits out money..." Clearly I'm not buying it (and neither is his Bride) but it makes for a fun listen. Then we get into sports, music, plays a little Big Ten conversation about the football game and more. Hey, it's Friday...have some fun already!
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.
Monday Nov 29, 2021
The Business News Headlines 29 November 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Welcome back! We hope you had a great weekend and if you, like millions of others celebrated the American holiday of Thanksgiving...we hope it was a memorable and meaningful time with family and friends. In the business news headlines for today:
President Biden, "...no lockdowns or shutdowns";
The Markets rebounded;
Oil prices also rose a bit today;
What nation has the most...guns?
And, the slowest selling car in the U.S. is....
Some fast food news for you today;
Amazon workers in Alabama get another union vote;
The Wall Street Report;
And, Jack Dorsey is out...again...at Twitter.
That's a wrap and 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.
Friday Nov 26, 2021
The Business News Headlines 26 November 2021
Friday Nov 26, 2021
Friday Nov 26, 2021
The day after Thanksgiving in the U.S. and the stock market had its worst day since October of 2020 as a new COVID variant roiled the markets. And, because it's Friday, make sure you click through for Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. But, first the news:
The markets react to more COVID news;
Pfizer stock surges and why;
Fast food restaurants getting rid of dining rooms;
The FBI weighs in on scams;
Oil prices took a beating today;
The Wall Street Report;
Some Black Friday surprises.
Those stories and Jeff Pitts from Cityview. To hear us talking about cool stuff to do just click here and thanks for listening!
Friday Nov 26, 2021
Stuff to DO with Jeff Pitts and Cityview
Friday Nov 26, 2021
Friday Nov 26, 2021
Each Friday Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine is in to chat it up about Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend and into next week. Today we're riffing about a bunch of holiday events from Disney on Ice to the Festival of Trees to Jolly Holiday Lights to Santa Rockin' Lights at Living History Farms music in Pella, Martina McBride in Ames authors at Beaverdale Books, Wil Farrell trivia at Smash Park...click through and have a fun weekend and week.
That's a wrap and 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.
Friday Nov 12, 2021
Stuff to DO with Cityview and Jeff Pitts
Friday Nov 12, 2021
Friday Nov 12, 2021
It's another Friday and Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine is in the chat it up about stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro. We've got a play in Altoona (Think Adams Family) and a play at the Des Moines Playhouse. Some sports with Iowa State, Drake, the Des Moines Bucs. Cody Jenkins is in Ames. The Cake is at the Stoner Theater. David Nail is in Pella and the Iowa Wolves are in action next week. Click through and have some fun already!
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.
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
The Business News Headlines 4 November 2021
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Hey, it's Friday Eve! Thanks for clicking through for the business news headlines. Here's what we've got for you today:
Oh, those charging stations;
1.4 billion people is a very attractive market;
He was ousted as the CEO of Papa Johns but...
You know that name...Meta...uh...there is a problem;
The Wall Street Report
Details of the vaccine mandate;
One company has now vaccinated 96% of their workers.
Those stories plus you'll meet Mary Tan from Whisker Media. She specializes in products for the dog and cat lovers among us. Here we talk about her work in journalism, how she made the switch to PR and what it really takes to be successful in promoting another company and some cat talk. Meet Mary Tan from Whisker Media! 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.
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Pets and Public Relations with Mary Tan
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
When you take a product or service to market its always wise to turn to a professional who can help get your business noticed. Far too often entrepreneurs "think" they can handle their own public relations and it usually fails. Our guest today is a former television reporter that made the transition to public relations work...but not just any PR gig. Mary Tan specializes in products for the dog and cat lovers among us. Here we talk about her work in journalism, how she made the switch to PR and what it really takes to be successful in promoting another company and some cat talk. Meet Mary Tan from Whisker Media!
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.
Friday Oct 29, 2021
The Business News Headlines 29 October 2021
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Friday Oct 29, 2021
It's the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines, thanks for being with us everybody. Stick around because after the news Jeff Pitts is in to chat it up about "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro. But first, these stories:
How long will oil and gas prices be high?
A new phase in vaccinations about to start;
While some leave jobs what happens to those who stay;
Starbucks making big moves in labor;
Arnold Schwarzenegger on climate critics: "stupid";
What's up with cigarette sales;
The Wall Street Report;
Cheesecake did something other restaurants didn't and...
Those stories plus, each Friday Jeff Pitts who is the managing editor for Cityview Magazine comes to the studio to chat it up about "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. We have a Fun Friday chatting it up about some great events. To listen 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.