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The Business News Headlines and More 5 February 2025

Today we'll start things off talking about the LA wildfires and the problems local residents are having with their insurance companies and what California is trying to do to resolve so many issues. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 5th day of February...glad you are with us again.  Also, should you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and in under 11 minutes:
Homeowners and California insurance issues;
Tariff Talk: What will cost you more...soon;
Super Bowl ads are coming. How wacky can they get?
AI app DeepSeek and a company barred from doing business in the US;
Some labor news out of Whole Foods;
The Wall Street Report;
And, Starbucks is redoing their marketing message and why.
For the conversation you'll meet Paul Petrus the Senior Lead Facilitator for Best Corporate Events.. We met Paul in New Orleans last month and the work he did in two team building events was spectacular. If you have anything to do with planning your next corporate meeting make sure you check out Best Corporate Events.
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 8 January 2025

Welcome back and a quick programming note: Wall Street markets will be closed tomorrow (Thursday) which also means we're off the air.  However, we'll be posting up some recent business conversations to help keep you in the loop. And, if you want to follow us  on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and all in under 9 minutes:
Minutes from the Fed's December meeting were released;
The IRS has improved service delivery but...there is a but;
Automakers and the Consumer Electronics Show offer some  new tech;
Fact checking is not the only thing Meta has scrapped;
The Wall Street Report;
And, Delta Airlines has a new...partner.
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 7 January 2025

As more and more individuals seek their news content from social media, thinking the reporting is accurate, Meta has decided to do away with independent fact checking. Why? We'll start with that story. Also, stick around for the conversation with Becky McCray one-half of the duo behind SaveYour.Town. What Becky and partner Deb Brown do is help rural communities better utilize what they already have or can have to become more successful. It's a great conversation right after the news. And, if you want to follow us  on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today:
Fact checking? Who needs that says Meta;
Meanwhile Meta has an interesting new Board Member;
President Elect Trump on the Gulf of Mexico;
Getty Images is making a huge purchase;
Good news about the economy tanks the markets;
Lenders will no longer be able to access unpaid medical bills;
The Wall Street Report;
More issues for Tesla from the NTHSA.
Stay with us for the conversation with Becky McCray one of the founders of SaveYour.Town. What issues do rural communities grapple with and what ideas can Becky and Deb Brown bring to the table.  Join us for this wide ranging conversation about Rural America and some possible answers to help them grow and prosper.
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.

Mixing Business and Faith with Rabbi Yossi Jacobson

First of all, Happy New Year!  Let us hope for a healthy 2025 and success in our personal and business lives.  Today you will meet Rabbi Yossi Jacobson who, thirty years ago, was sent from Brooklyn to Iowa.  How that happened, what business he started, a bit about Chanukah and those 613 Commandments are all in this conversation.  His business Maccabee's Glatt Kosher Deli is the only one of its kind in the State of Iowa.  How did Yossi get here from Brooklyn, why a deli, how it got its name and more.  Oh, Happy Chanukah as well.
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 Rabbi Yossi Jacobson 30 December 2024

Welcome to a shortened version of the Business News Headlines.  You might say we're into the "Holiday Spirit"! Thanks for being here and after the headlines you'll meet Rabbi Yossi Jacobson who, thirty years ago, was sent from Brooklyn to Iowa.  How that happened, what business he started, a bit about Chanukah and those 613 Commandments are all in this conversation. Stick around. If you want to follow us  on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today:
The Markets fell apart today and we'll offer details;
2024 was a good year for some...not so good for others;
We have a list of each
For the conversation meet Rabbi Yossi Jacobson and his business Maccabee's Glatt Kosher Deli the only one of its kind in the State of Iowa.  How did Yossi get here from Brooklyn, why a deli, how it got its name and, because we are in the midst of Chanukah we'll cover that as well as a bit about those 613 Commandment.  Yes, 613.
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 17 December 2024

We're back. Some technical issues took us off the air on Monday but all fixed and glad to be back with you and thank you for coming back. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 17th day of December.  And should you want to follow us  on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today:
You, the U.S. consumer continue to drive the economy;
The Fed will announce what many believe to be a rate cut tomorrow;
But, there is a but to all of that;
What do Americans think of the economy today and tomorrow?
And, yes we've got a question about that as well;
Amazon is breaking out the checkbook in Ohio;
The Wall Street Report;
Junk Fees are an issue now Washington wants to fix that.
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 PBR Back Story and Book with Andrew Giangola

Today you'll meet the very talented communications pro and author Andrew Giangola. Andrew recently released the book, Love & Try: Stories of Gratitude and Grit in Professional Bull Riding with the proceeds going to injured bull riders. Here we'll talk about his work with NASCAR, Pepsi-Cola, Simon & Schuster and now with the PBR. It's an inside look at the sport that has captured the "Cowboy Culture" and the hearts of millions of fans. Learn more about the PBR and grab a copy of Love & Try here.  Now, meet the man from Brooklyn, NY who rides a subway and not a horse...Andrew Giangola:
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 3 December 2024

This is the third day of December and once again it was a thrilling ride on Wall Street. Welcome to the Business News Headlines, we're glad you are with us today.  We kick things off with a story about the richest man who is having some trouble getting...richer.  And, stick around for a fun conversation with Andrew Giangola a Public Relations Pro and a Brooklyn, NY native that fell in love with the Professional Bull Riders Association.  So much so that he's written an amazing book about the sport.  Also, if you want to hook up with us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today:
Elon's pay problems just got more murky;
U.S. Job Openings grew and more about the job market;
More Tariff Talk this time its small businesses that are worried;
Us? We think it's all hot air.
Employing children in dangerous jobs? Yep it happened again in Iowa;
The Wall Street Report;
The issue of paying as little as 5 cents an hour...this will shock you.
For the conversation you'll meet Andrew Giangola who is from Brooklyn, NY but also fell in love with the Professional Bull Riders Association. So much so that he has written a book about the sport that is a fantastic inside look of what goes on with the riders and the staff.  While the book is sold out on Amazon you can pick up a copy of Love & Try: Stories of Gratitude and Grit in Professional Bull Riding at the PBR Website which is really worth a peek.  Andrew was a fun interview and we think you'll enjoy it as well.  Let's go! 
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 Black Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines 29 Nov. 2024

Because today is Black Friday and one of the most important retail days of the year we're going to take a deeper dive into what's been going on between shoppers and the stores both large and small. Also, we hope you had a great and blessed Thanksgiving Holiday. Should you want to hook up with us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today:
Black Friday: Bust or better than last year?
Shopping small? Many are;
Wall Street had a great month;
Yet another two food recalls for you;
The Wall Street Report;
And, remote workers and side hustles.
Thanks for listening to this shorter report!
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.

Professional Bull Riders with Sean Gleason

Today you'll meet you'll meet Sean Gleason and the amazing story of the Professional Bull Riders Association or PBR. Back in the day twenty bull riders made the decision to form their own stand-alone group and each one pitched in $1,000.  Only to see their investment balloon. You'll also hear about what it takes to do a show, where the PBR is targeting their events and the PBR Bars that are popping up in cities all over the country. We truly enjoyed this conversation and think you will too.  Let's go!
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.