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The Business News Headlines 2 May 2023

Welcome back to the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 2nd day of May.  Great to be back in the studio after being on vacation for nearly two weeks. Hope that you enjoyed the many business interviews that we shared over the time we were gone.  Some of those conversations went back some five to seven years.  This was the first time since launching IoB that we actually took more than a day away.  It was great and thanks for coming by. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:   
Yet another retail chain calls it quits;
It's official TV and Film writers our on strike;
Wall Street had a tough day and why;
Airline pilots vote to strike but...there is a but;
The number of job openings dipped yet again;
Times are great if you are an oil company counting profit;
The Wall Street Report;
Ford cuts the price of an EV and...why.
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.

The Business News Headlines 3 April 2023

Hey, welcome to a brand new month and the second quarter of the year. Grateful, as always, that you are spending some time with us. In the news today even more confusion over at Twitter and we'll share what that story is about.  Wall Street ended the day mixed and what about OPEC and oil?  Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:  
You are verified, no you are not, yes you are...
Folks must love fighting says Vince;
Oil production cuts and what that means;
Announcing corporate layoffs?  Just close the HQ;
Firearms from background checks to sales;
Some new manufacturing data to share with you;
The Wall Street Report;
Top cities in the U.S. for jobs...this may surprise you.
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.

The Business News Headlines & More 31 March 2023

Welcome everybody to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Here we'll offer up some of the big stories of the day along with an interesting interview about some bills working through the Iowa Legislature that deals with Child Labor Laws.  My guest is Charlie Wishman the President of the Iowa Federation of Labor who says his group is not against kids getting a job but says those jobs need to be safe and "age appropriate".  You can listen to that conversation after the news. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:  
Paying for the Blue Check on Twitter...nope;
The Tesla Semi is being recalled and why;
A new survey about TikToc is out and what you think;
Meanwhile Italy is banning a new technology;
Pay Raises, Railroads and Derailments;
The new numbers are out about inflation;
The Wall Street Report;
The big gaming conference...ain't gonna happen.
Those stories plus a conversation with Charlie Wishman from the Iowa Federation of Labor AFL/CIO who visits with us about the danger that could impact children and families in Iowa. To be clear this organization is not against children picking up a job...a safe job. Their concern is much deeper. You can learn more about the potential impact by following this link and story from the Iowa Federation of Labor and you can listen to our conversation here...
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.

The Child Labor Laws - A Problematic Solution with Charlie Wishman

There are two Child Labor Bills working their way through the Iowa Legislature that should have the attention of every parent and grandparent in the state. While we do not engage in political conversation we do concentrate on business stories and this truly is one. Here Charlie Wishman the President of the Iowa Federation of Labor AFL/CIO visits with us about the danger that could impact children and families in Iowa. To be clear this organization is not against children picking up a job...a safe job. Their concern is much deeper. You can learn more about the potential impact by following this link and story from the Iowa Federation of Labor and you can listen to our conversation here...
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.

The Business News Headlines & More 27 March 2023

Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines!  We're grateful that you're spending some time with us.  Coming up today we kick things off with a tipping story and how you are spending more in more places in more ways.  Also, make sure you click ahead and give a listen to our conversation about advertising and marketing with  Jeff Pfeifer of TractorHouse.com. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:  
Tipping or having you pay worker wages;
The settlement comes to $240,000 and why;
Disney begins laying off workers...how many?
The economics of...Food Stamps or SNAP funds;
This recreation vehicle maker just bought a battery plant;
Farmers to get more federal assistance;
The Wall Street Report;
Got a "side hustle"?  Nearly half of you do.
For the interview you'll meet Jeff Pfeifer of TractorHouse.com.  We hooked up during a recent trip to Nashville for the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association and talked advertising, marketing, niche publications, media choices, website and more.  No matter what industry you are in this is a conversation that should interest you.  To listen 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.

The Business News Headlines 24 March 2023

Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines, grateful that you've decided to spend a little time with us as we share some of the top business news headlines of the day.  Also, a reminder that we're back with the Business Week in Review this Sunday at Noon Central and  only on News Talk 1540 KXEL...and, yes, we do stream. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:  
Michigan made history today...think "Right to Work";
In another union story we're talking about Disney;
What's going on and what will become of mortgage rates?
Is all of this with TicTok real or...theater?
Some news from Rivian;
The five most expensive TV ad campaigns ever...we have a list;
The Wall Street Report;
The return to the office debate...continues.
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.

The Business News Headlines 23 March 2023

Welcome to the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines. We got so wrapped up in a meeting today about launching a brand new podcast, for a totally different genre, that we didn't even have time to post some Throwback Thursday images....drat so the attached image will have to work...going back to 2014. (Third  place in the Cow Chip Throwing Contest at the Iowa State Fair.) However, we did make it into the studio to write and produce this segment. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:  
The Fed does not set credit card interest rates...but;
The TikToc CEO has a rough day in D.C.;
Ford has said it's lost billions in chasing EV production;
So what is the company going to do about that?
Say goodbye to yet another iconic muscle car;
A deep dive into old bourbon we found interesting;
What? No more Skittles or Sour Patch Kids????
The Wall Street Report
Wage gains for low wage workers and those who would be...kings.
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.

The Business News Headlines for 15 March 2023

Midweek and the Business World is still stuck on worries about bank failures and now a new player has emerged as one of Europe's largest lenders is signaling trouble.  We've got a story about "surge pricing" and what that is along with some Mint Mobile news. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:  
What to make about banking issues in Europe;
That bit of news roiled the US Markets;
Retail sales numbers came out today;
Some odd news from Kellogg's;
What "surge pricing" is and might it hit retail?
Two chicken processing facilities are closing and why;
Bird flu in...Iowa? Say it ain't so.
Need some help with your rent? We have a story;
The Wall Street Report;
Ryan Reynolds, Mint Mobile and T-Mobile...a match!
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.

The Business News Headlines & More 9 March 2023

We've got a full boat for you today as we talk about a host of things that will impact you and your life...if not today...in the very near future. And, make sure you click ahead for the conversation with a returning guest, Jessica Dunker from the newly minted Iowa Hotel & Lodging Association and the Iowa Restaurant Association. So much to share.  Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:  
No, not layoffs, just looking for folks who want to...quit;
U.S. automakers and EV's. What that means for workers;
A closer look at Lithium-Ion batteries and...fires;
What's the deal with U.S. retailers and...Canada?
The potato shortage is causing some menu changes;
The Wall Street Report;
"They don't know what they are missing." A vanishing job sector.
For the interview you'll meet Jessica Dunker who was first on our newscast way back in 2014. Today she is here to talk about the new Iowa Hotel & Lodging Association and why that was created and she'll offer up some interesting stories about the world of restaurants. Always a great conversation and you can hear it all by clicking 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.

The Business News Headlines 8 March 2023

It's the Business News Headlines wrapped up in under ten minutes. Today a couple of job stories and nearly everybody is waiting on what the Fed might do for interest rates.  Wall Street ended the day mixed and more. But, we're getting ahead of ourselves. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:  
Food prices are going down but...not for you;
Some new job numbers to share with you;
This German company could see its first operating loss in over 30 years;;
U.S. regulators to shut down an airline merger;
Some interesting news about the U.S. economy;
New Jobs and The Fed...what you should know;
The Wall Street Report;
Ford takes the wraps off the "Men's Only SUV".
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.