Insight On Business the News Hour
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Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
The Business News Headlines 11 June 2024
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
This will be a big week for several reasons. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is due out tomorrow morning and the Fed will be concluding its two day meeting. Should the CPI come in at what is expected might the Fed hint at a rate cut sooner than later? Stay tuned! Thanks for being with us and 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:
Yes, gas prices are falling nationwide and why;
The Consumer Price Index and what we might learn tomorrow;
The World Bank is bullish on the U.S. economy;
Over 15,000 Amazon drivers have filed suit...think wages;
Comcast stock continues to drop and why;
The Wall Street Report;
Yet another price increase over at Spotify.
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.
Thursday May 23, 2024
The Business News Headlines and Meet Andy Buckley 23 May 2024
Thursday May 23, 2024
Thursday May 23, 2024
It is good to be back with you. It's been quite the week here. Early on Tuesday morning our studio and offices were flooded with close to an inch of water during a storm that dumped two-inches in under twenty minutes. That was followed by a storm that knocked out power for 23 hours. Combining the water damage clean up and clearing trees it was a full 23 hours...we were not bored. But, we're back and grateful! 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 unemployment numbers are out and that spooked Wall Street;
The Justice Department filed suit against Ticketmaster and Live Nation;
Traveling this weekend? You will NOT be alone. Some details;
The Wall Street Report;
TikTok to axe about 1,000 jobs and why.
For the conversation you'll meet actor Andy Blakeley who, for several years, was on The Office. But, the surprising thing about that was his acting role was really his "side-gig". We talk about that, his new adventure in the second season of FUBAR on Netflix, his relationship with Arnold Schwarzenegger (who is also in the show) and his Bride who is a famous acting coach by the name of Nancy Banks, and yes, we name names. To listen to our conversation CLICK THIS LINK.
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.
Friday Mar 22, 2024
The Business News Headlines and More 22 March 2024
Friday Mar 22, 2024
Friday Mar 22, 2024
The Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines for this the 22nd day of March and coming to you from our remote studio in Mason City, Iowa. And, yes, it's turned much colder and snow, they say, is on the way. By the way, 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:
Wall Street had a winning week;
Former President Trump to go public;
More AI news this time from Tennessee;
Reddit shares dipped today but still high;
McDonald's food to become too expensive?
Fewer remote jobs but, there is a but for employers;
The Wall Street Report;
And, Walmart is seeking wealthier shoppers.
Those stories and we cross the Atlantic to visit with our friend Nick Young of Nick Young's Tractor Parts. We're talking tractors, equipment, Brexit and agriculture in England. To hear that segment 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 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.
Friday Feb 23, 2024
The Business News Headlines 23 February 2024
Friday Feb 23, 2024
Friday Feb 23, 2024
Imagine increasing the market value of your business by a whopping $273 billion...in one day. That's how we kick things off this afternoon in this the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Thanks for being with us again today and give us under 10 minutes and you are up to speed on some of the big stories of the day. And, 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:
Its stock up 16% and $273 billion increase in value;
Yes, Nvidia has been putting up some impressive numbers;
The AT&T outage from Thursday explained...sort of;
Can we talk about the use of land-lines?
Next! Yes, United just raised checked bag fees too;
Concert ticket sales are surging and who you are going to see;
A Taylor Swift story about Kansas City that we missed;
The Wall Street Report;
Your age seems to dictate where you...live.
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.
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
The Business News Headlines 7 February 2024
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
We kick things off today with a question: "What country imports the most products into the United States?" The answer will, no doubt, surprise you. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 7th day of February. We're glad you are with us for a range of interesting business stories in headline form. 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:
This country is the top importer to the U.S. by billions;
Fed Chair Powell is stoking the "rate cut rumor";
The Drug Enforcement Administration does a 180;
Our friend Keith Ellison wins one for Minnesota;
Think...Insulin and a call by President Biden;
The Swift Kelce romance is good for selling...stuff;
The Wall Street Report;
Disney + takes a page out of the Netflix Playbook.
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.
Friday Jan 26, 2024
The Business News Headlines 26 January 2024
Friday Jan 26, 2024
Friday Jan 26, 2024
We kick things off today about an environmental story linked to the Biden White House and end our newscast with an interesting look at what may be the latest fad...Electric Vehicles. In between we've got several more news headlines and the markets. Plus a reminder that we're back on the air Sunday at Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and yes, we stream. 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:
No more liquified natural gas depots in the U.S.
And, why...
Three stories about how AI may be getting out of hand:
President Biden, Taylor Swift and George Carlin issues;
Utah is not so keen on DEI it would seem;
American Express had an excellent 4th Quarter and why;
The Wall Street Report;
And, finally are EV's a passing...fad?
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.
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
The Business News Headlines 20 December 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Take a pinch of recession worries, mix in a dash of profit taking, add a pound of rate concerns and you get the mess that was Wall Street today. We'll kick that off first this evening. Thanks for being with us for the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 20th day of December. 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 markets tumbled and why;
Musk and Tesla battle unions in several countries;
The Federal Trade Commission and kid safety made the news;
The Justice Department looks at a Texas "bait and switch" case;
Got a SiriusXM subscription? Ever tried to cancel it?
The Wall Street Report;
And Tesla story number two. Benefits and the UAW?
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.
Monday Dec 18, 2023
A Spiritual Journey in Music with James Goodlett
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Monday Dec 18, 2023
If you are a regular listener to Insight on Business you have met James Goodlett before but, even if not, you hear his name at the end of every newscast. James is the creator of so much commercial music for films, podcasts and commercials. And yes, he created our theme as well. Here we sit down with James and talk about his other talents such as his role as the Music Minister at his church and how he works with young people to hone their musical skills. Recently James launched his website at Jam Good Productions .This truly is a spiritual journey and we invite you to learn more. Here's James Goodlett:
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.
Friday Dec 08, 2023
The Business News Headlines 8 December 2023
Friday Dec 08, 2023
Friday Dec 08, 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.
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
The Business News Headlines 6 December 2023
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
We kick things off today by sharing what Big Bank CEO's had to say before the Senate Banking Committee. And, yes, they were sort of...whining about being regulated. Welcome to the Wednesday Edition of the Business News Headlines for the 6th day of December. A reminder that tomorrow is a "day that will live in infamy". That quote by president Franklin Roosevelt following the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. History, kids, is important. And tomorrow at sundown begins the Jewish holiday of Chanukah. Light those candles. 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:
Bank CEO's grumble about regulations;
A strong year for EV sales but, there is a but;
More AI news for you today;
Meanwhile the co-founder of Apple gets a Serbian passport;
Up in smoke! We're talking about tobacco stocks;
Finally some good news from the housing market;
The Wall Street Report;
And, Time Magazine names its "Person of the Year".
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.