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The Business News Headlines & More 30 August 2019

August goes down as the second worst month of the year for Wall Street but don't celebrate the end of the month too loudly. We'll tell you why coming up today. In other business news headlines:
Hope and second thoughts drove the markets;
The trucking industry and trouble ahead;
U.S. cities where middle class families can't live;
If rising costs bug you, wait until Sunday;
Heard of "Right to Repair"? You will today with Admiral Joe Sestak;
Baseball changes in the future.
Those stories plus we get on the lighter side of things with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine. Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro is right here!
Thanks for listening! 

Pizza, Baseball and More with Cityview

We get it...we've spent the entire newscast talking about the economy, jobs, housing issues...it's enough to make you...well, depressed. So it's on to fun stuff going on this weekend into next week with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine. We'll spend some time on pizza, baseball, yoga and jousting. Hey...it's Friday! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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. 
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The Business News Headlines & More 23 August 2019

Once upon a time Friday was known as a slow news day. Like if you wanted to bury something that might not be flattering you could release it on Friday. Well, that's not the case any more. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Friday the 23rd day of August and thanks for being here.  On tap:
President Trump calls Fed Chair Jerome Powell an "enemy;
President Trump orders U.S. businesses to get out of China;
A Major Chinese company says sanctions against them not too bad;
The Great Recession is still fresh, what might the next bring?
Knowing who might quit next might be valuable;
Apple is said to launch several new products next month.
Those stories and more about this "Slow News Friday" are just a click away. Also, because it is Friday we've got Jeff Pitts the Managing Editor of Cityview with us and "Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro" this weekend into next week. To listen to us having a good time, click here!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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. 
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Stuff to DO with Cityview and Jeff Pitts

Each Friday we bring you Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro with our friend Jeff Pitts the Managing Editor for Cityview Magazine. Here we chat it up about some local events that may just rival the Iowa State Fair...oh, and we talk about that flame up a bit as well. Special Events for you and yours are just a click away!  Enjoy!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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. 
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National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
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Laura Kinnard on Business Events, Social Media and More!

Each Monday we kick off our week with a conversation about business networking, education and special events in the Greater Des Moines Metro with Laura Kinnard of Drake University and the Des Moines Area Community College and the author of DMBizMixer.com. Here we chat a bit about the business of the Iowa State Fair and then launch into The Hashies for 2019. And, if you have not yet gotten your tickets you can do that here. It's also Money for Mondays, Million Cups and more. Enjoy....
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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. 
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National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International

The Business News Headlines & More 16 August 2019

We get it...it's Friday and we'll dish this up quickly for you. We'll start with a look at what's going on with Wall Street and then dive into these stories:
General Electric stock roars back after the CEO did;
More PR troubles for Wells Fargo...oh my;
He saved $100,000 in five years. How? We'll share;
John Deere is feeling the impact of the trade war and more;
Does praise work with employees? Yes but you could be doing it wrong.
Those stories plus Jeff Pitts and Trevor Babcock from Cityview Magazine are back to chat it up about "Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro" this weekend into next week. We've got music, the State Fair, sports and more. DO NOT expect anything too serious here...go! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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. 
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company

Friday Fun with Cityview Magazine

Each Friday we get together with our friends from Cityview and chat up "Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro" this weekend into next week. Here Trevor Babcock (on his final appearance) joins the Managing Editor Jeff Pitts to talk about music, sports, the Iowa State Fair and more. Do NOT expect anything too serious here...let's have some fun already! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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. 
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company

The Business News Headlines and More 13 August 2019

All the overnight signs pointed to a down open on Wall Street...but NOPE not today. A strong opening caused by some changes in the U.S. China trade war and some of that had to do with...toys. Thanks for joining us..here's what's on tap:
The U.S. and China spat took a breather today;
Being rich is...good;
Got a Funko-Pop?  Don't know? It's a story;
Boeing on the other end of business;
So, you wanna own a food truck? Some numbers;
The job market...explained.
Those stories plus a conversation about the upcoming Central Iowa Business Conference with Todd McDonald and Leisa Fox. This is the third year for the event and we've given it the hashtag of #CIBC19 because, well, nobody else has that we can find. Listen to that conversation here. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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. 
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International

Central Iowa Business Conference - Year Three

There is something to be said about holding a major business event in your back-yard...no travel. Join us as we talk about the Central Iowa Business Conference slated for Thursday, September 19th here in the Des Moines, Iowa Metro. My guests are Leisa Fox and Todd McDonald who will take you through the programming that has been designed to offer maximum input for your time and money. And, yes, tickets are available here. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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. 
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International

The Business News Headlines 12 August 2019

The markets started the morning down and just kept heading that way. It's the business news headlines for Monday the 12th of August...thanks for being here to start a new week. Up today:
Dare we say the word..."Recession"?
This expense is dialing back the lifestyle of Americans;
Heard of the term "Wealth Works"? Sounds better than it is;
Like pasta? We've got a tip for you;
Bayer, the EPA and Roundup;
Your career might depend on your..."AQ".
Those stories and Laura Kinnard from DMBizMixer.com is with us to chat it up about the Iowa State Fair, politicians, the business of the fair and some networking events happening in the city. Click here for that conversation.