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The Business News and More 9 June 2026

The world-wide airline industry is spending 78% more that it did last year on jet fuel and that is a major problem. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 9th day of June, thanks for being with us. In other news, the markets ended the day mixed, yet again. Any advertising in the State of New York that uses “synthetic actors” must label so. It is a first in the nation type law. The report says major mismanagement of a huge ICE detention facility squandered millions. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and for the conversation we’ll hear from Mike Musheinesh the CEO of Detroit Axle…not bad for a Detroit kid that never finished high school  It’s a great family story but first the news.
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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.

The Business News Headlines and More 8 June 2026

Yes, Americans are still consuming but they are being more careful of what and where they buy. We'll start with that story this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 8th day of June 2026, thanks for being with us. In other news, Apple is showing off some new stuff during their World Wide Developers Conference. Have you heard about “Repair Cafes”?  You will today. A federal judge has struck down President Trumps $100,000 H-1B visa charge. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and for the conversation, Alison Heider the Chief Learning Officer at Tero International is in to talk about why personality diversity is critical when it comes to working teams of people.  And yes, she will give examples.
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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.

Farmland Tractor Supply with Dustin Raschein

Here you'll meet Dustin Raschein from Farmland Tractor and Supply based in Tangent, Oregon and a place we'll be visiting in July during the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association Summer Meeting.  In this conversation we talk about the beginnings of his business, his work with the NTPDA and what the company does in offering both new and remanufactured (reman) tractor parts, with over 30 acres of inventory on-site and a huge database of parts to find what folks need. They have parts for tractors, combines and industrial machines including Allis Chalmers, Case, David Brown, Ford New Holland, International Harvester, John Deere, Kubota, Massey Ferguson and Oliver.  Here's Dustin...
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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.

515 Brewing is Back with Scott Hedderich

Some news that many trail users and beer drinkers have been waiting for.  Our friends opened 515 Brewing  Company based in Clive, Iowa some 10 years ago. Then, back in November of last year, the partners called it quits.  Way too much going on in their lives and they put the tidy brewery up for sale. Months passed but in the end, Scott Hedderich and his son Will became the co-owners and they plan to open sometime in June. Here you'll learn more about that process and what, if any, changes might be coming. Meet our newest friend, Scott! 
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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.

ExeConnect Iowa with Marni Hockenberg

It is a place where Directors to C-Suite members can meet and mingle four times a year and collaborate on so much. The organization was founded by our return guest Marni Hockenberg nearly two years ago and it has become a major success. ExeConnect Iowa is the only social and networking community created exclusively for Director to C-level executives. Who is invited, when do they meet and how you might get involved. All asked and answered.
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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.
 

The Business News Headlines and More 20 May 2026

The President said the U.S. and Iran are close to a peace deal and that moved the markets...big time. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 20th day of May, thank you for being with us again. In other news, James Murdoch buys yet another media company and we’ll share the details. The President discloses thousands of stock trades and that made the news. Single Gen Z women outpace Gen Z men in homeownership. Nvidia posted first quarter results today and it’s big. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and for the conversation you’ll meet Marni Hockenberg the founder of ExeConnectIowa and what they…do for folks in the C-Suite. But, first the news.
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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.

The Business News Headlines and More 28 April 2026

It's like a bad dream that just keeps returning.  Yes, we're kicking things off this evening with a new story about tariffs.  This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 28th day of April, thank you for listening. In other news, the price of a gallon of gas hits a new milestone. Will Jerome Powell stay…or go?  We should know more on Wednesday. The United Arab Emirates leaves OPEC and what that could mean. McDonalds is getting all fancy schmatzy and we’ll share what’s going on. We’ll also check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and for the conversation you’ll hear from Ro Crosbie of Tero International on the topic of purposeful productivity and idea that can move you to a better place in your career as an employer or an employee…but, first the news.
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 22 April 2026

It's not just oil and gasoline that has surged in price. More than 6,000 items are made with oil and gas and we'll start the newscast with that story.  This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 22nd day of April, thanks for being with us.  In other news, Iran fires on three ships further complicating the fragile truce. The EU is about to make a huge loan to Ukraine. The approval of President Trump on the economy dives to a new low according to a poll. Lufthansa said it will slash some 20,000 flights…and why.  We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and the Trump administration is anxious to help out Spirit Airlines. 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.

The Business News Headlines 8 April 2026

The cease fire between the U.S. and Iran is fragile and there have been reports from early afternoon that Iran has, once again, closed the Strait of Hormuz.  That is where we start this evening.  This is The Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 8th day of April, thanks for listening. In other news, the minutes of the most recent meeting of the Fed were made public and more members are considering a rate hike. Paramount President Jeff Shell is leaving the company…think legal issues. Southwest Airlines has just hiked its fees. Michigan’s SOAR program did something amazing…it created…jobs. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and share a story about the hit Delta Airlines will take due to higher fuel costs…yes, your ticket will cost you…more. 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 Business News Headlines 12 February 2026

Folks filing for unemployment benefits fell last week as we continue to watch the very strange labor market and we'll start with that story first this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 12th day of February, thanks for being with us. In other news, home sales fell in January even as mortgage rates ease.  Well now, AI looks to Montana and residents worry about water and electricity. Will major league baseball stars play in the 2028 Olympics headed to Los Angeles? In yet another story about home sales we’ve got the latest on mortgage rates. We’ll check the numbers from The Wall Street Report and it is good to be the CEO of Morgan Stanley not to mention the other big banks.  Let’s talk millions in raises.  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.