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Thursday Nov 09, 2023
The Business News Headlines & More 9 November 2023
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Things were going rather smooth on Wall Street until Jerome Powell uttered three words, "...we're not done". He was talking about raising interest rates to combat inflation and that's where we start the newscast this evening. Meanwhile make sure you click ahead for the interview with entrepreneur Mike Wiles who has taken "How To" YouTube videos to the next level. 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. Here's what we've got for you:
"We're not done" as the Central Bank talks rates;
The actors strike is over...now what?
President Biden does a victory lap in Illinois;
Consumer debt goes up the most with folks under 50;
The Wall Street Report;
Something dramatic to happen to the U.S. population.
For the interview you'll meet Mike Wiles a former radio guy, former big tractor guy who came up with the idea to do YouTube videos for town folk who buy small tractors for their acreage. Why? He learned that many of them didn't know how to safely operate their new $25,000 tractor. What he did next was take YouTube how-to videos to the next level. Click ahead to meet "Tractor Mike" and even if you don't do ag or live on an acreage...you are going to enjoy this conversation.
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 Nov 09, 2023
The Story of Tractor Mike a Great Entrepreneur
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
We've been doing this business broadcast in one form or another for close to 18 years. From Highway 6 Your Road to the Country to the Iowa Sportsman and for the past 13 years Insight on Business. During that time I've interviewed thousands of people and I've enjoyed every meeting because I always learn something. And, this is no different. Here you'll learn the story of Mike Wiles who, since 2012, has been "Tractor Mike" helping "town folks" learn more about how to operate small tractors on their acreage. But, that's not all. Mike has created an online store that sells products to those very folks who watch his videos. It's taking YouTube video tips to the next level. You'll find it all at on his site. 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 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 Nov 07, 2023
The Business News Headlines 7 November 2023
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
It is Election Day here in the U.S. and this is yet another reminder to get out and vote. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 7th day of November. Today, we're a bit longer than normal because of some really interesting things going on in the Return to the Office world and some housing news that may shock you. 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. Here's what we've got for you:
The WeWork bankruptcy was coming for years;
Stalentas Ram may have found an answer to battery range;
Garment workers in Bangladesh get a raise;
The RTO story is getting dirty and some weird facts;
How much money you need to make to buy a house;
The Wall Street Report;
We really, no really, love drive thru for fast food.
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 Oct 30, 2023
Peace, Wine, Agriculture and More with Violet Grgich
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Monday Oct 30, 2023
For over a week we've been immersed in the story of Roots of Peace and the 2023 World Food Prize Laureate Heidi Kuhn and today yet another story. This time we visit with Violet Grgich who leads the family business, Grgich Hills Estate & Vineyard based in Napa Valley. Here you will learn about a back-story of the very beginnings of Roots of Peace that took place in Croatia a nation that had one-million land mines until Mike Grgich (Now 100 "years young") met Heidi Kuhn. Twenty-five years ago they walked and cleared the area of mines and today that part of Croatia is alive with agriculture. Today you'll hear that story and so many others from our guest Violet...we're talking wine, peace, marketing and regenerative agriculture. And a shout out to The Festival of the Bells...you've got to go! Here's Violet...
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.
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
The Business News Headlines 24 October 2023
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Welcome to the Early Edition of the Business News Headlines and we've got plenty to share with you today. Kicking things off is a look at a new strategy being played by the UAW in their strike against the three Detroit automakers. Think "cash cows". Thanks for being with us again today! 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. Here's what we've got for you:
The new UAW strategy focusing on "cash cows";
GM says the strike will poke holes in profits;
The nation's largest employer expands health care;
Love it or hate it...time for the Candy Corn Wars;
Would you go into debt to celebrate Halloween?
Retail giants say Thanksgiving is for families;
Free Fries Friday made the news;
The Wall Street Report;
Adidas gets caught "flat-footed". Think soccer.
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 Oct 19, 2023
The Business News Headlines 19 October 2023
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Kicking things off today are the remarks of Fed Chair Jerome Powell and what he had to say rocked Wall Street we'll cover all of that in this the report for Thursday the 19th day of October. And, yes, we're glad you're with us again today. Meanwhile, 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. Here's what we've got for you:
Jerome Powell on the economy, jobs and inflation;
Home sales fell again in September. We've got the data;
A shocking story about IT workers and North Korea;
Americans are having fewer children. We'll take a deeper dive;
The Wall Street Report
The child-care crisis is here and what that could mean.
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 Oct 18, 2023
The Business News Headlines 18 October 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
While most economists have predicted that the U.S. would fall into a recession, which would tank the economy, that has not happened. The reason? The American Consumer and we'll take a deep dive into the driver of family wealth in this episode. Meanwhile, 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. Here's what we've got for you:
Rapid increase in median family wealth kicks us off;
Elon Musk wants to charge new X users and why;
Employer based health insurance rates make the news;
The spending habits of young adults are changing;
The Wall Street Report;
The Fed to look at "Swipe Fees" and why that matters.
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.
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
The Business News Headlines 10 October 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
We kick off the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines with the question: "Why is Wall Street having a good week when everybody predicted a slow down due to the war in the Middle East?" We'll answer that question first and it all has to do with...money. Meanwhile, 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. Here's what we've got for you today:
Markets are up in the midst of two wars. What's going on?
Are you ready for the next blockbuster? Think Taylor Swift;
Some early thoughts about the Consumer Price Index or CPI;
The housing market is in an ugly place...and we'll visit;
Housing Part Two is about generations and mortgage rates;
The Wall Street Report;
And, finally: It's Prime Time...for Prime Day and projections.
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.
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
The Business News Headlines and More 26 September 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Great to be back with you. Yesterday our crew took the day off for the Jewish Holiday of Yom Kippur and today shuffled back into the office tired but ready to get at it. Click through for the news headlines plus a conversation about a book fair with entrepreneur and author Tyler Granger. It's pretty cool what he is doing and a neat bit of information for your community should you want to copy his efforts. 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. Here's what we've got for you today:
An historic first: Biden and the UAW;
Actors open another front in their strike;
Target closing 9 stores and why;
Want a job in Paris? We have news;
Confidence in the U.S. economy is slipping;
Talking wages: UPS drivers vs. Amazon drivers;
The Wall Street Report;
Coming back to TV...some details post strike.
For the interview you'll meet Tyler Granger the author and entrepreneur who is behind the Windsor Heights, Iowa Book Fair for the second year. Here you'll learn more about why he decided to use his own money to promote authors from across the Hawkeye State. And, it's a pretty cool story. To listen to that 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 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 Sep 26, 2023
Love of Books - Tyler Granger and the Windsor Heights Book Fair
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Once again we sat down with author and entrepreneur Tyler Granger and talked about the Second Annual Windsor Heights Book Fair that will be held on Sunday, October 1st. It will be held at 1141 69th Street in Windsor Heights, Iowa. On hand between Noon and 6PM will be several dozen authors from across the state. Visitors can visit with them and learn more about their work. Here, in this interview, I ask Tyler what drives him to do this massive project, who his partners are, how he has marketed the event and more. Want to know more about a home-grown event that is a true labor of love when it comes to books and authors. Have a listen we think you'll 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.