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The Business News Headlines and Fastline 12 December 2024

It's the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines on this the 12th day of December and we are 13 days away from Christmas and the Jewish Festival of Chanukah. Like you need reminding. Thanks for being with us.   Should you want to follow us  on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today:
Yes, Virginia, inflation is still with us;
The IRS has collected 4.7 billion from tax cheats;
But that may soon come to an end and why;
The U.S. Senate is about to take up a Social Security issue;
And, YouTube is contributing to...inflation;
C-Suite folks are very nervous and why;
The Wall Street Report;
You are about to get some relief from bank fees.
For the conversation you'll hear from the President of Fastline Marketing Group, Dean Barke. While the company focuses on the agricultural market this conversation has some golden nuggets for anybody in business. From employee morale to "white glove customer service" and a host of other items we think you'll enjoy.  We sure did.
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 4 December 2024

Fed Chair Jerome Powell pushes back against President-Elect Donald Trump when it comes to the independence of the Central Bank. That story kicks us off on this the 4th day of December and thanks for being with us again. Meanwhile, if you want to hook up with us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today:
"The Central Bank must remain independent of politics.";
The assassination of UnitedHealth CEO, Brian Thompson
Rocked Iowa and the Nation;
We revisit the Australian law about social media and kids;
Taking a cruse to Mexico? It will cost you more;
The WWE wants more eyeballs. Cue Netflix;
The incoming head of the SEC and what we know;
The Wall Street Report;
Which is better? The battle of the weight-loss drugs.
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.

Insight on Business and More 20 November 2024

We think our podcast service has fixed the bug that happened just yesterday. Welcome to the Wednesday Edition of the Business News Headlines, we're grateful you're with us. Kicking things off today is a story about soup and later in the newscast you'll hear from Karl Bauer the Executive Analyst for ISeeCars.com.  We're going to talk about the thirteen most loved vehicles in America as well as some EV talk and why the U.S. auto industry just can't seem to compete with Korea and Japan.  Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media 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:
It's not just soup anymore;
Target reported Q3 sales and what happened to its stock price;
Comcast making some major programming changes;
More labor news this time out of Kentucky;
A famous gas station chain is calling it quits;
The Wall Street Report;
Some big time Netflix news!
And stay with us for that conversation with Karl Bauer as we geek out on vehicles.
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 November 2024

It was a different day on Wall Street as the "Trump Trade" took a breather and we'll share those numbers with you in just a bit. Thanks for being here for the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 12th day of November. And, say, if you want to reach out to us on social media 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 "Trump Trade" takes a pause;
Longtime journalist Chris Wallace leaves CNN;
TikTok may have a new lease on life;
Single's Day in China was a bust and why;
A strange explosion in Louisville has folks "sheltering in place";
This year 11 restaurant chains have filed for Chapter 11 we'll share;
The Wall Street Report;
And, finally Spotify and...profit!
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 5 November 2024

It's finally here. Election Day 2024 and voter turnout, at least here in Iowa is huge. Poll workers are reporting record crowds and in Polk County, the largest country in Iowa thousands of people who did not vote two years ago have turned out over the past couple of weeks. If you're on edge take a deep breath.  We may not know the results for some time.  However congressional races may come more quickly. Me? A watch party this evening with a bunch of friends. Meanwhile,  if you want to reach out to us on social media 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:
Wall Street has a huge day;
Here in Iowa a "ruby red" state may turn...purple;
The Boeing workers are headed back to work;
Labor unions have had a big run over the past two years;
What are voters thinking? The AP surveyed over 110,000;
Some welcome news about school lunches from the USDA;
The Wall Street Report;
More labor news this time a strike at the New York Times.
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 and Dr. Beth Kaiser 30 September 2024

It is the final day of September and we're grateful you're with us again today. Coming up the Business News Headlines and then an impactful conversation with Dr. Beth Kaiser a veterinarian with Lap of Love which offers veterinary hospice care and in-home euthanasia. If you are a lover of pets you really need to hear this story and you need to know it's quite personal for our family. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media 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 impending dockworkers strike and what that means;
Verizon is still dealing with a massive service outage;
More consolidation coming as Direct TV makes a big purchase;
Renters in Omaha have had enough and have formed a union;
GM to lay off hundreds of workers and why;
The Wall Street Report;
An update on the damage and loss of live from Hurricane Helene.
For the conversation you'll meet Dr. Beth Kaiser a veterinarian who works with Lap of Love. Think hospice care for pets as well as in-home euthanasia. Lap of Love is now in some 35 states and if you are a lover of animals you really need to hear about this service. And, yes, it is personal.  We had to make this gut wrenching decision about our boy Oscar.  I had no idea this organization existed and now you all know as well. 
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 27 August 2024

We kick things off today talking about...YOU!  You, the consumer that is.  The Conference Board released their Consumer Confidence Study and the numbers are pretty amazing.  We'll also share why that is so important...and, thank you! Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media 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:
Consumer Confidence is UP and by the numbers;
More police departments are starting to us AI for reports;
The question is...will it work?
Fake Reviews and Testimonials and the FTC;
The Kelce Brothers and the Podcast "New Heights" is in the news;
The Wall Street Report
What trends and what doesn't...
And, a new price on a popular weight loss drug.
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.

Kidnapped From Israel - A Film by Susan Wasserman

Here we visit with filmmaker Susan Wasserman who is in to talk about her new non-political documentary "Kidnapped From Israel".  It's the story about two street artists from Tel Aviv who were in New York City on October 7 of last year and who focused their energy on visuals we've all seen about those hostages taken out of Israel and into Hamas controlled Gaza.
It's quite the story. To learn more and if you are moved to help finance her latest project you can do so by following this non-profit donation link that will take you to From the Heart Productions. Yes it is a 501c3 organization. 
Thanks for being here!
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 "Kidnapped From Israel" with Susan Wasserman

Welcome back to a new week and so much going on in the world of the Business News Headlines.  We'll get there first but want you to stick around and listen as we visit with filmmaker Susan Wasserman who is in to talk about her new non-political documentary "Kidnapped From Israel".  It's the story about two street artists from Tel Aviv who were in New York City on October 7 of last year and who focused their energy on visuals we've all seen about those hostages taken out of Israel and into Hamas controlled Gaza.  It is quite the story. Also if you want to reach out to us on social media 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:
Consumers are responsible for beating back inflation?
We'll take a deeper dive into that story;
We're expecting a raft of economic data this week;
How about some mini farm critters for your home?
Deadbeat employers and a new law in Maine;
The Wall Street Report;
A big change is coming to the real estate market.
For the interview meet Susan Wasserman on her upcoming documentary "Kidnapped From Israel". It's quite the story. To learn more and if you are moved to help finance her latest project you can do so by following this non-profit donation link that will take you to From the Heart Productions. Yes it is a 501c3 organization. 
Thanks for being here!
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 31 July 224

It's the final day of July 2024 and we've got some of the big business news stories for you on this Wednesday afternoon.  Thanks so much for being with us.  And today we're going somewhere we don't often go.  As you know we don't do politics here but today we do have two stories from that world. Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media 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 Fed sees changes and hints at a rate cut...soon;
More air-bag inflator news hit today;
Does StubHub inflate ticket prices? The AG in DC thinks so;
People are starting to pay closer attention the the 2024 presidential race;
Some political news from the UAW;
The Boar's Head deli meat recall is serious;
The Wall Street Report;
Surprise! Pending home sales rose in June.
Thanks for being here!
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.