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Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Boss Dog/Cat Brand - Pet Food Humans Can Love
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
It's estimated that this year $109 billion will be spent on...pets. Much of that stunning number comes from how Americans are feeding their dogs and cats. Today you'll meet Basel Nassar the founder behind Boss Dog and Boss Cat food, treats and gear. You'll learn about how this entrepreneur leveraged his Greek Yogurt business to create Boss Nation Brands. From conception to marketing to the health aspect of the food and his relationship with store owners. 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 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.
Thursday Aug 26, 2021
The Business News Headlines 26 August 2021
Thursday Aug 26, 2021
Thursday Aug 26, 2021
Thanks for coming back. Today much of the business news was muted due to the attack at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan that resulted in the death of 12 U.S. service personnel and dozens of Afghan civilians. It continues to be a developing story.
Markets retreat ahead of the Fed meeting;
The Taliban tried to get nearly $10 billion but;
Tim Cook of Apple has a big payday;
They are disappearing from the store and we have a list;
There is a consumer change when it comes to clothing;
Also a change in home fitness equipment;
It is never a good idea to falsely inflate the numbers;
The Wall Street Report;
A slight uptick in new jobless claims;
It is, you know National Dog Day....
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.
Monday Jun 07, 2021
Giving Vaccines Without Needles - Mazen Animal Health
Monday Jun 07, 2021
Monday Jun 07, 2021
We are all turned on to the issue of vaccines as the world fights off COVID-19. We all know that that vaccine, among others, are administered with a "poke" in the arm. But, what if there were a way to deliver vaccine without the needle. Meet Dr. Jennifer Filbey from a new startup Mazan Animal Health. And we're not only talking about farm critters but also companion animals...dogs and cats. We think this is an amazing story and glad to share it with 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.
Monday Apr 19, 2021
The Business News Headlines 19 April 2021
Monday Apr 19, 2021
Monday Apr 19, 2021
Welcome back to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines and thanks for being here. On Wall Street the week started out reversing the upward trends we saw last Friday...more on that in just a moment. Here's what we've got today:
A fatal crash has investigators checking Tesla;
GameStop is back in the news;
United Airlines is still losing money;
Janet Yellen gets some flack for an appointment;
Bitcoin tried to rally today but...
The oil story from one year ago;
Peloton and the Tread+...is it safe?
The Wall Street Report;
The pandemic and work from home injuries.
Thanks for listening!
Friday Feb 19, 2021
Stuff to DO with Cityview
Friday Feb 19, 2021
Friday Feb 19, 2021
We're back with Jeff Pitts who is the managing editor for Cityview Magazine, the monthly that is all about Des Moines, Iowa, with his list of "Stuff to DO". Never at a loss we've got information about "Leaving Iowa" at the Des Moines Playhouse, A GUN SHOW in Altoona, the State Wrastlin' Tournament, The Des Moines Bucs are playing for two nights. a tribute band for REO Speedwagon is at Wooly's, the ARL is back with their fundraiser. Basketball is on this weekend, Botanical Blues at the Botanical Gardens, historic dinners at Living History Farms...and so much more. Enjoy...and have some fun.
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
The Business News Headlines 28 January 2021
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
Welcome back to the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines, we're glad you're here. And, you can follow us all day for stock numbers and our business interviews on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour. Here's what we've got for you today:
Weekly jobless claims are in;
Earnings for Apple and McDonalds;
Oil futures fell today;
Speaking of falling...GameStop;
Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) on Wall Street;
Getting the message on EV is GM;
The Wall Street Report;
Is your ZOOM etiquette slipping?
Those stories PLUS for the interview it's Jeff Griggs the COO of All States Ag Parts (ASAP) in to talk about some recent acquisitions in the United States and Canada. What is the driver, what are the companies and more. Acquisitions, Agriculture and ASAP can be heard by clicking here.
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Business News Headlines 14 January 2021
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
So much going on today starting with the new jobless numbers and President Elect Joe Biden about to detail his stimulus plan. Here's what we've got for you today the 14th of January:
Pandemic Relief and the Biden Plan;
New jobless numbers the highest since August;
Social Security changes possible;
Cities where it's more costly to live...comfortably;
EV maker Canoo sees its stock drop;
Delta Airlines might actually make money this year;
GE goes to court;
We really (no...really) love our pets;
The Wall Street Report;
And, the biggest pop star in the world is....
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.
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
The Business News Headlines31 December 2020
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
It's the final day of 2020...who's ready? Here's what business news we've got cooked up for you on this the New Years Eve Edition. A programing note, we're off tomorrow but watch our Twitter Stream @IOB_NewsHour for some great interviews from the past year.
Wall Street has a record year;
Meanwhile investors are ignoring several issues;
The best of times, the worst of times;
Mortgage rates fall yet again, but...
Vaccine delivery is...in a word...awful;
Target issues children's clothing recall;
There is also a massive pet food recall;
The JC Penny CEO is...out;
The Wall Street Report;
Jillian Michaels says we're going to be working out at...home.
Those stories plus Jeff Pitts from Cityview with his New Years Eve look at stuff to do in the Greater Des Moines Metro. To hear that...click here!
Thanks for listening.
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
The Business News Headlines 22 December 2020
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
You would think that when Congress averted a government shutdown and passed a new round of stimulus it might have been a good business day. Ah, not quite and here are the stories we've got for you today:
A new virus mutation; what we know;
The DOJ and Walmart spar over opioids;
Last minute shoppers avoid malls;
More delivery issues with the USPS;
Another "Eater-Tainment" chain files for Chapter 11;
The Wall Street Report;
The pandemic pet push.
Those stories and for the interview Frank Spillers from Rural Community Solutions is my guest. We talk about the barriers that may impede economic development and the trends that might boost opportunity. To listen, click here.
Friday Nov 27, 2020
The Business News Headlines 27 November 2020
Friday Nov 27, 2020
Friday Nov 27, 2020
It was a Black Friday early close on Wall Street and we lead off with some concerns about Black Friday in this the Friday Edition of the business news headlines. Today:
COVID dealing a blow to Black Friday;
Yet another retail closing to report;
A prediction about Wall Street and 2021;
Google is tracking mental health...their own;
Two car makers hit with millions in fines;
The Wall Street Report;
This company is adding 2,800 employees a day.
Those stories PLUS Jeff Pitts the managing editor from Cityview Magazine is in to riff about a host of things from guns to Disney. To listen to that hyper-local bit of of information just click here.
Thanks for listening!