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The Business News Headlines 14 November 2025

It was a surprise announcement from Walmart and we kick things off with that story. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 14th day of November, thanks for being with us.  In other news, President Trump to welcome the Saudi Crown Prince with a lavish event on Tuesday. It was a fatigue crack in the Keystone Pipeline. The US Postal Service needs to grow revenue says the Postmaster General. Immigrants and commercial drivers licenses made the news. Ever heard of Polyworking? You will today. We’ll check on the numbers in The Wall Street Report.  And we’ll expand a bit about what the Hooters Restaurant chain was and what it is to become.  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 and More 4 November 2025

The Secretary of Transportation says that if the shutdown continues into next week there will be chaos.  This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 4th day of November, election day here and yes, I'm running for re-election to my City Council seat. In other news, Denny’s is sold and is going private.  US Steel to invest billions in upgrading their facilities. In Paris a prosecutor is looking into TikTok and youth suicides.  A former Atlanta Hawks executive faces charges that he stole millions from the team. Chrysler is recalling thousands of Jeep vehicles worried about fire chances.  We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and the future of Pizza Hut made the news. For the conversation you’ll meet Rick Tollakson the CEO of Hubbell Realty, their many charitable donations, the issue of affordable housing and his new book.  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 Importance of Social Skills with Ro Crosbie of Tero International

Here is an important conversation about social skills. My guest is Ro Crosbie the founder, CEO and President of Tero International.  We’ll talk about the impact technology has had on reducing social skills and how to reclaim them.  Ro Crosbie…now.
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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.

Reimagine DART - Out to Lunch with Amanda Wanke

Every so often we go Out to Lunch and cover, in depth, an issue critical to so many. Today we're Out to Lunch with Amanda Wanke the CEO of the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority better known as DART.  Over the past several months DART has taken on the challenge of reimaging public transit in light of budget cuts. Here we talk about the economic development and worker development importance of public transit. The effort to provide both coverage and enhance ridership for DART users, the new "bus garage" being built.  Why is DART doing that and where is the funding coming from.  Our host for Out to Lunch was Chef Lynn Pritchard from Table 128 at Gray's Landing in Des Moines.  Now, let's go Out to Lunch with Amanda!
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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 18 September 2025

There is a very ominous reality going on as President Trump seeks to reshape the U.S. media more to his liking and it all sounds familiar. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 18th day of September, thanks for listening. In other news the Trump Administration turns to the Supreme Court to outs Fed Governor Lisa Cook. All must be forgiven? Hyundai Motor Group on Thursday confirmed it is going forward with previously announced plans to expand its Georgia plant after that ICE raid. The number of businesses filing for bankruptcy protection has grown and they all share some common reasons why. The closing of Wahlburger’s, the popular burger chain is real and we'll share why. In other retail news Petco is closing more than 2 dozen stores. We'll have the numbers from the Wall Street Report and tough finding a job in this environment? The experts say it's not your fault and give some advice.  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.

Meet Chef Lynn Pritchard of Table 128 and Hugo's of Des Moines

Over the years some of my favorite conversations are with talented chefs. I marvel at their creative ability. The time it takes to create a first-class dish through trial and error is a test of endurance. Here you'll meet Chef Lynn Pritchard who I've known for years. Once based in Clive, Iowa Table 128 moved last year to just south of Downtown Des Moines into a beautiful space with plenty of parking. (You MUST GO!) Then Chef Pritchard recently opened Hugo's of Des Moines located near the Drake Campus.  Here we talk about both locations, the uncertainty of tariffs on the food industry, the celebration of fine food and so much more.  Enjoy...we did!
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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 27 August 2025

It was one of the worst efforts at rebranding in memory and today we'll take a deep dive into what happened at this storied restaurant chain.  This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 27th of August, thanks for listening.    In other news, Target protesters are angry over a lack of action when it comes to DEI efforts. Nvidia reported quarterly sales and we’ll share those results. Rural hospitals and cuts to Medicare came into focus today and it’s not a pretty picture. We’ll share the numbers from today in the Wall Street Report and what’s going on over at Meta as several high profile AI specialists have left the company.  We’ll share what we know.  For the conversation we’ll tackle the issue of entitlement with Ro Crosbie from Tero International…  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 26 August 2025

She says she is not going to be pushed out of her job and will sue the Trump Administration to keep it.  This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 26th day of August, thanks for listening. In other news, we’ll take a deep dive into the independence of the Central Bank and why it matters. Low value imports will, on Friday lose their exemption to tariffs…and why that matters to you the consumer.  Your view of the economy, job opportunities and the future declined a bit in August and we’ll share what you said. We’ve got the numbers from the Wall Street Report and Apple has set the date for its latest release of new product and improved devices.  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 22 August 2025

Wall Street had a day and so did Jerome Powell.  This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 22nd day of August, thanks for listening!  We're coming to you today from a mobile studio in Mason City, Iowa.  Checking the business news, a massive explosion in Louisiana made the news.  Canada is dropping many of its retaliatory tariffs and why. Cracker Barrel has watched it stock plumet over the past two days…and it’s all about a logo, menu changes and it’s not going over well at all.  We’ll check the numbers from the Wall Street Report and we’re back on Sunday, Noon Central with the Business Week in Review and you can catch us on News/Talk 1540 KXEL, where Iowa comes to talk…and yes we do stream    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 13 August 2025

Things are getting tense over at the Bureau of Labor Statistics over the new director and we'll share what President Trump's choice to head the agency has caused. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 13th day of August, thanks for listening. In other news, folks at the Bureau of Labor Statistics weigh in on what’s going on there. Amazon announced today that it will begin delivery of fresh food in select cities…yes, fresh…food. Homeowners are cashing in on their home equity in droves. The next rising tiger is…Vietnam.  We’ll share the numbers in the Wall Street Report and Walmart workers today received a new perk and we’ll tell you about it.  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.