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The Business News Headlines 30 December 2019

Back to work...like we really ever left...right?  It's the business news headlines for the final Monday of 2019. In the news today:
A new Federal Reserve study on tariffs says....
New shipping costs for stuff over 50 pounds;
More retail headaches coming in 2020;
New Tesla vehicles are out...all made in China;
Gas prices to go up soon and why;
The Wall Street Report;
How about "Paw-Ternaty Leave" Paid.
Those stories plus Laura Kinnard on this holiday shortened week with some business events. Laura from DM Biz Mixer can be heard right here.
Thanks for coming by. 
 

Automated Vehicles with Dan McGehee of the University of Iowa

We hear so much about self-driving vehicles but in reality how far away are they? My guest is Dr. Dan McGehee  the Director of the Human Factors and Vehicle Safety Research Division at the University of Iowa Public Policy Center. What he has to say about automated vs. autonomous vehicles may surprise you. What is really amazing is that his team works on projects that are 20 years ahead of production.  
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, Spotify, 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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Climate Change & Business with Tyler Granger

My guest is a veteran of causes who feels that his work with the National Wildlife Federation and a host of supporting organizations is vital for the future of...everything. Here Tyler Granger talks about climate change who is supporting the effort and what businesses might learn when it comes to everything from farming to manufacturing. We have one planet....we might want to protect it?  Meet Tyler: 
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, Spotify, 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
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The Business News Headlines 13 December 2019

If everybody was so excited about the U.S. China Trade Deal how come Wall Street...sighed? It's the business news headlines for Friday the 13th of December:
Meh on Wall Street;
Affordable housing on a cruse ship;
Russian Police and Business;
General Motors and pickups;
Strip Clubs and CEO's;
Apple and genetic testing;
The markets did what today;
Labor Unions and holiday food baskets;
Retail contracted in November.
Those stories and Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine is in to talk about Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. It's Friday!  Have some fun already!  You can hear that...here. 
Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines 2 December 2019

It's a brand new month and welcome! The first trading day of December was rough on Wall Street and we'll share what happened and why.  In other business news:
Black Friday was big and Cyber Monday could be to;
Amazon and Auschwitz it's a story;
Is America's Shale Oil Boom...over;
How many hours a week do you need to work to live...comfortably;
Markets headed down today and we'll share why;
There is a new report out about jobs and...pay. Stunning.
Those stories plus Laura Kinnard is with us chatting it up about business events happening in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. To hear us talk about that, just click here. 
Thanks for listening. 

The Business News Headlines 29 November 2019

It's the "late edition" of the business news headlines for the final trading day of November. We're blaming it on left-over turkey. In the news today:
A global automaker says they will cut 10,000 jobs;
Black Friday just ain't what it used to be;
A shocking development for the UAW;
Five years ago Target was in trouble...today it's different;
The markets had a lousy day but a good month;
Career hunting? Try being a "Life Coach" it...pays.
Those stories plus Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine is in to share his list of "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro and we have some fun doing it.  We also blame the turkey...and pie for that. To listen in just click here.
Thanks for coming by! 

The Business News Headlines 27 November 2019

The day before Thanksgiving and a program note: Insight on Business the News Hour will, just like Wall Street, have the day off tomorrow. We wish for you a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.  In the news today:
Once the "Office Darling" Google is getting pushback by employees;
John Deere is worried about sinking sales;
Malls, The Cheesecake Factory and Promotions;
The U.S. economy grew more than expected;
What happened and why on Wall Street;
How to retain employees: Be flexible during the holidays.
Those stories plus a look at a piece we did last year on early onset dementia with Yogi Shah, M.D. Why? He is a memory expert and because many of you will be traveling to see family and friends the issue of dementia or memory loss may be something those close to you are worried about. Being armed with the information here may help you. 
Thanks for listening! 

The Business News 22 November 2019

It struck me, just as we were getting this ready for the newscast, that today is the 56th anniversary of the murder of President John Kennedy: November 22, 1963. In the business news today:
President Trump speaks "deal" and the markets go up;
That new Tesla truck...uhm....
Organized Retail Crime is a thing;
No tuna for you;
Bathrooms and Starbucks;
No "Angels" on the runway;
Let's all embrace...napping at work.
Those stories and the markets plus Jeff Pitts the Managing Editor for Cityview Magazine is in to chat it up about "Stuff to DO" in the Des Moines Metro. We're talking music, whiskey, Christmas, East Village, Farmers Market and who in sports we "hate" this week. To listen, just click.
Thanks for coming by! 

The Business News & More 12 November 2019

America was waiting today for President Trump to talk about the U.S. China trade war during his economic speech in New York. That...didn't much happen. In the business news today:
Trump talk about everything but...China;
A photo with Santa for $2,500;
Sandy Hook parents may sue Remington;
Seems nobody's "Got Milk" these days;
Chrysler accused of "dumping" cars;
Disney + rolled out today...there were issues;
Bias in the workplace against....
Those stories plus a Small Business Spotlight that shines on Nancy and Dean Vetter who have a company (Iowa Custom Murphy Beds) that makes and installs Amish made Murphy Beds all across the county. It's a story I stumbled on and think you'll enjoy. You can hear that conversation here.
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Having the Right to Repair Your Stuff

It's perhaps something that you've never thought of. You go and buy something. You own that thing right? However what you so often can not do is fix it yourself. That's called having the "Right to Repair" and our guest today is Gay Gordon-Byrne from the consumer group Repair.org. Here we'll talk about everything from smartphones to agricultural equipment to refrigerators (no, really!) that consumers buy but then find they have no ability to fix it because manufacturers hold the key. This is pretty interesting stuff...
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, Spotify, 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