Inflation? Forget about it we're now focused on earnings and Wall Street bounced up again today. Also, don't skip the interview with Shelly Skuster who is running for the Des Moines School Board. Yes, it's hyper-local but it also has a business link. Here's what we've got:
- Farmers are buying early and why;
- Positive earnings boosts the markets;
- Unions, Kentucky and Replacement Workers;
- The docks and working 24/7 is it working?
- Retail workers and enraged customers;
- What's this story about Walgreens;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Facebook fined nearly $15 million and we'll tell why.
Those stories PLUS a conversation with Des Moines Public School Board Candidate Shelly Skuster. What motivated her to run and what is the deal with such hot school board races all across Iowa? Asked and answered. To listen click here.
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Yes, we know that this is a national broadcast...and that many folks outside of the U.S. listen each day but...school board races in Iowa have become hot. There are all sorts of cultural issues driving this as well as masks, vaccines...you know the drill. Today we'll interduce you to Shelly Skuster. Yes, there is a business angle to education and something you may not know she's a former TV reporter. See what we find?
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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.
Since when is an increase of 4.9% for the GDP bad news? That story comes to you first and make sure you stick around for the conversation with Joseph Jones from the Harkin Institute...we're talking public policy. But, first the news:
- That troubling GDP number;
- Ramping up another round of earnings;
- Careful what you say in the drive-thru;
- Hard to find stuff...we've got a list;
- Electric Vehicles and automakers;
- Why is beef so expensive...we have an answer;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Is a 4-Day Work Week...possible? Some thoughts.
Also, for the interview Dr. Joseph Jones is with me to talk about the Harkin Institute. Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA) was in congress for forty years and today the Harkin Institute is researching and presenting public policy on a host of issues. To listen, click here.
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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.
It's been on your mind and clearly on the mind of the president as today he talked about ways to fix the supply chain bottleneck. It's the business news headlines for Wednesday the 13th of October. Thanks for being with us:
- Business, Supply Chain and the White House;
- Just what is "organized retail crime"? We'll share;
- The biggest cost of living increase in 39 years;
- An inflation update;
- North Dakota, Oil and Fraud;
- Will Zoom zoom in six months;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The "Hustle" is so...2020.
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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.
So, you don't think politics and business are related? Well, some political moves today impacted the stock market...big time and that's our first story. And, click through for an interesting conversation about using horses to teach...leadership. Let's go:
- The Dow and Congress;
- Top five "at risk" counties for housing;
- Elon's brother to be kicked off Tesla Board;
- Teen demographics and what they...like;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Lower first time unemployment numbers;
- No jab, no job no...unemployment it would seem.
Those stories plus you'll meet Kim Gratny the founder of FullCIRCLE Creative + Coaching. A horsewoman who uses horses in her leadership training. It's really pretty cool. Join us by clicking through here.
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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.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average had an interesting day. It made a 520 U-Turn. It was something to see and we'll share with you what the heck happened. Here's what we've got:
- McConnell, Stocks, Debt;
- Job Numbers from ADP are out;
- One premium car company is doing well;
- First Walmart now Target: BNPL;
- Ah, wait...who bankrolled One America News?
- Denim is back says Levi;
- The Wall Street Report;
- A disturbing trend among...men.
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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.
From social media outages to a whistleblower from Facebook on 60 Minutes...it's been quite the day kicking off the first full week of October. A reminder to click ahead for the interview with Lyle Muller from Iowa Watch as we talk about business and small communities and the struggle to stay...vital. In the news:
- Stocks took a drubbing today and why;
- Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp down. Why?
- A busy data week ahead;
- The Biden Administration and high meat prices;
- Pharmacy retailers in court...think opioids;
- Captain Kirk is really headed for space;
- Oil prices rise and why;
- The Wall Street Report;
- "Going back to the office is so...2019."
Those stories and for the interview you'll meet Lyle Muller from The Iowa Center for Public Affairs Journalism about how small towns are struggling to stay vital. What businesses work in some and fail in others. It's a stunning report and to hear that conversation, click here!
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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.
Welcome to the final broadcast of September 2021 and we lead things off by wondering if the federal government was a business...would it be able to stay in business. Let's go:
- Pushing back the shutdown date
- A lousy third quarter for equities;
- Monetary punishment for the unvaccinated;
- Customers flee this retail chain;
- Obsessed with getting stuff...quickly;
- Automakers due to have a rough future;
- Macy's and Amazon are in court;
- The Wall Street Report;
- New unemployment numbers are in;
- Social Media and your boss. Think about the "Mom Test".
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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.
Welcome back to what is an international bit of business news headlines. Click ahead to listen to my conversation with Alex Ho from a company called Tractor-Line and based in Malaysia. But, first the news:
- Stocks tumble led down by tech;
- Consumer Confidence takes a beating;
- Mixing politics and business at FedEx;
- JP Morgan Chase and the government shutdown;
- Amazon, Employees and Court;
- It's more than chips hurting automakers;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The "Great Reset" for younger Americans.
Those stories plus an international conversation with Alex Ho who is a director of sales and marketing for the Malaysian company Tractor-Line. It was some rough technology but the high points of the conversation are here.
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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.
Welcome back and we hope you had a great weekend. The weather here, for the first weekend of Autumn was...amazing. Our interview today is with the former Chief of Staff for First Lady Michelle Obama. Jackie Norris is back in Iowa running a business and now running for the Des Moines Public School Board. But first the news:
- Retailers take some drastic action due to supply issues;
- Oops, Amazon is ticking off more customers;
- The price of oil is headed up and why;
- Tesla may dominate the EV market but...there is a but;
- A new economic report is out about our GDP;
- The Wall Street Report
- Women leaders and "Office Housework".
Then stick with us for this conversation with business owner Jackie Norris. She served as Chief of Staff to First Lady Michelle Obama, came back to Iowa to run a company and is now running for the Des Moines Public School Board. We talk about it all...here.
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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.
