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The Business News Headlines 8 December 2023

Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines for this the 8th day of December and what is the second night of Chanukah. If you are celebrating...enjoy. Up first tonight we take a deep dive into the Jobs Report that was released Friday Morning and yes, there were some surprises. Also,  if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
The Jobs Report and some surprising numbers;
The Markets bounced back on the news;
Some Taylor Swift news for you...hey, it's business;
President Biden and drug prices made the news;
This city of 39,000 has no grocery store. What?
Have you heard of CosMc? You will today;
The Wall Street Report;
The dramatic change in holiday office parties.
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines and Black Iowa News with Dana James

Welcome back to the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 5th day of December, glad you are with us. Coming up some of the big business news stories of the day and an important business conversation with reporter turned entrepreneur Dana James. Dana spent years working at the Des Moines Register and after she left started to realize there was not enough reporting on issues facing Black Iowans.  That realization led her to create Black Iowa News. It's not only a cool story but one that is vital. Make sure you click ahead for that conversation. Also,  if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
Hiring in the U.S. slowed in October and we have numbers;
The U.S. Supreme Court takes a pass on the Wealth Tax;
Batter Up...in Milwaukee. Some stadium news;
Murder at Dollar General and a legal challenge;
The Wall Street Report;
The data breech at 23andMe is much larger than reported.
For the interview you'll hear from Dana James the Founder of  Black Iowa News an honest to goodness hard copy newspaper that advertises black owned businesses, carries interesting stories and does some "myth-busting" at the same time. And YES, you can subscribe! Meet our newest friend, Dana James by clicking on 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

Black Iowa News with Entrepreneur Dana James

You know how much we love to chat with entrepreneurs and this entrepreneur is truly special. Dana James spent years working as a reporter for the Des Moines Register. From doing an in the paper special feature to the front page it was Dana on so many beats. Some time ago Dana was struck by the fact that there wasn't a state-wide newspaper that featured stories coming from Black Iowa. Enter Black Iowa News an honest to goodness hard copy newspaper that advertises black owned businesses, carries interesting stories and does some "myth-busting" at the same time. And YES, you can subscribe! Meet our newest friend, Dana James!
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 4 December 2023

We kick things off today with a big story about AI and what Europe is attempting to do to regulate the new technology but the EU is facing headwinds from Big Tech. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Monday the 4th day of December, we're glad you're here.  Also,  if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
Europe, AI and Regulations kick us off;
Spotify cuts more staff and why;
Uber is said to be joining the S&P 500 this month;
The Alaska Airlines purchase of Hawaii Air is raising eyebrows;
What was a "hot idea" during the pandemic is cooling off;
The Wall Street Report;
And the 2023 Word of the Year has..."style".
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 1 December 2023

Fed Chair Jerome Powell today talked about…yeah, you guessed it…inflation. It’s the business news headlines for Friday and the first day of December…thanks for being with us. A quick reminder we're back on the air this Sunday at Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL with Insight on Business the News Hour, Week in Review and yes...we stream. Also,  if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
What Powell said and didn't say;
New rules will hinder the purchase of new EV's;
Another big time advertiser leaves X and why;
Union Pacific to lay off workers. The union is worried about safety;
McDonald's is making some burger changes and we'll share;
GDP vs. GDI - Know the difference? You will today;
The Wall Street Report;
What was/is CIB and our Panera Bread story.
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 15 November 2023

More economic data reports came out today and while some are making a big deal out of them we're a bit more skeptical.  It's the Wednesday Edition of the Business News Headlines for this the 15th day of November and we kick things off with your spending patterns for last month. Also, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find  us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you: 
Consumer spending cools in October. We've got the number;
"Too close to call." Voting at GM plants for the new contract;
The Biden - Xi meeting today and what they said;
More mortgage demand this week and why;
Burger King to close more locations; what they say and what we think;
The Wall Street Report;
The economic of the Mouse House in Orlando is...huge.
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 14 November 2023

Remember Monday when we said we would know more about the economy when the Labor Department issued their inflation report? Well, that happened early this morning and the report was a bit of a shock that shook Wall Street.  That story kicks off our newscast this afternoon. Also, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find  us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you: 
Inflation cooled and that caused some excitement;
What are the drivers of inflation backing down?
YouTube and AI generated content made the news;
Try selling medical marijuana in Mississippi with no advertising;
It's back! McDonald's borrows a page from Taco Bell's playbook;
The Wall Street Report;
Minnesota and Toys R Us made 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 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 13 November 2023

For those of you celebrating Diwali we wish you a wonderful Festival of Light.  Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines for this the 13th day of November. And, make sure you click through for the story of Adriana Aristizabal a former Columbian war correspondent who, after receiving death threats, came to the U.S. where she ultimately opened an international PR and Marketing firm. It's a great story.  Also, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find  us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you:  
A new pro-union rule goes into effect next month;
Non-Union automakers are raising wages and why;
That UAW agreement? Voted down at three plants;
Nepal bans TicTok and why;
The trucking system is in trouble and that is a problem;
Amazon has cut jobs yet again;
The Wall Street Report;
Key data points we'll be watching this week.
For the interview you'll meet Adriana Aristizabal who went from a media war correspondent to the founder of an international PR and marketing agency, iVoice Communications. It's a great story and along the way she'll offer up some solid advice for any business. To listen to that conversation, 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

From a War Correspondent to Entrepreneur meet Adriana Aristizabal

She has an amazing story. Adriana Aristizabal was a war correspondent in her native Columbia but when she was facing death threats made the choice to immigrate to the United States. After some time working at embassy jobs she decided to launch her own business and iVoice Communications, now a global public relations and marketing firm, was born. As you know we love entrepreneurs and the story Adriana weaves is one of the most captivating we've heard. Take some time to get to know her and her story. 
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines & More 9 November 2023

Things were going rather smooth on Wall Street until Jerome Powell uttered three words, "...we're not done".  He was talking about raising interest rates to combat inflation and that's where we start the newscast this evening. Meanwhile make sure you click ahead for the interview with entrepreneur Mike Wiles who has taken "How To" YouTube videos to the next level.  Also, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find  us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you: 
"We're not done" as the Central Bank talks rates;
The actors strike is over...now what?
President Biden does a victory lap in Illinois;
Consumer debt goes up the most with folks under 50;
The Wall Street Report;
Something dramatic to happen to the U.S. population.
For the interview you'll meet Mike Wiles a former radio guy, former big tractor guy who came up with the idea to do YouTube videos for town folk who buy small tractors for their acreage. Why? He learned that many of them didn't know how to safely operate their new $25,000 tractor. What he did next was take YouTube how-to videos to the next level. Click ahead to meet "Tractor Mike" and even if you don't do ag or live on an acreage...you are going to enjoy this conversation. 
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.