Insight On Business the News Hour
Episodes
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
The Business News Headlines & More 7 September 2023
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
It's the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines and we kick things off talking about tourism and Hawaii. Thanks for being with us and make sure you click ahead for a conversation about a hyper-local event that just may give you and your community an idea of how to structure a fun weekend for the citizens of your town. My guests are Lauren Campbell and Susan Skeries who sit on the Windsor Heights, Iowa City Council and head up a volunteer group known as The Special Events Committee. You'll not only learn a bit about our community of 5,200 people but also our impact on the greater Des Moines Metro of 700,000. 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 today:
Don't stay away, come to Hawaii and why;
The sexy Victoria's Secret event has changed and why;
Gig workers are increasing in number but, there is a but;
A big change in Minnesota when it comes to drivers licenses;
Want a good job? Stop applying yourself and do this instead;
What mortgage rate will move buyers and sellers? We'll share;
The Wall Street Report;
What low jobless numbers mean moving forward.
For the interview you'll meet Lauren and Susan and their efforts to bring to life the second annual Windsor Heights Fall Fest. What's the benefit to the community and the larger Des Moines Metro? We'll visit about that and more. To hear 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.
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Fall Fest 2023 - Get To Know Our Community
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
While this may seem "hyper-local" it very well may give you and your community some ideas on how to create a winning event for the whole family. Here you'll meet Lauren Campbell and Susan Skeries who both sit on the Windsor Heights, Iowa City Council. They head up the Special Events Committee for the community of just over 5,200 people located in the middle of the Greater Des Moines Metro with over 700,000 folks. Our focus is on the Windsor Heights Fall Fest that takes place on October 6th and 7th. Here you'll learn more about the community and what happens when people band together to get some things...done. Enjoy!
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 Aug 28, 2023
The Business News Headlines 28 August 2023
Monday Aug 28, 2023
Monday Aug 28, 2023
It's the final week of August and the markets rebounded again today. We'll get to those numbers in just a moment. Spend under eleven minutes with us and you're up on some of the big business news stories of the day. Meanwhile, to reach us on social media 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 today:
Amazon says you've got to spend more to get free shipping;
Farmers Insurance cutting jobs just like other companies;
American Airlines fined big time for too many tarmac delays;
High income young people fleeing New York and California;
And, we'll share where they are going.
Some are outraged at what servers are making...no, really;
Freight companies see an uptick in demand and why;
The Wall Street Report;
The employment shortage continues in so many job areas.
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 Aug 25, 2023
The Business News Headlines & More 25 August 2023
Friday Aug 25, 2023
Friday Aug 25, 2023
We kick things off with Fed Chair Jerome Powell who says the economy is too strong…more rate hikes on the way. It’s the business news Headlines for Friday the 25th day of August…thanks for being with us. Stick around for the interview featuring the very busy and bright and frank Abena Imhotep. Click the link below. To reach us on social media 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 today:
What the Fed Chair said...and it's impact;
You are spending but not at department stores;
However, Doller Tree says, "Thank you!";
Target is being pressured to end work from home;
Guess how much Heineken got for selling its Russian business?
The Wall Street Report;
Could We Work be headed to bankruptcy?
Those stories plus a conversation with writer, podcaster, consultant and educator Abena Imhotep. Do not expect a "shrinking violet" in this conversation about a host of issues that she works on...daily. To hear 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.
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
The Business News Headlines and More 22 August 2023
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
It's the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 22nd day of August and kids from all across the State of Iowa are headed back to school tomorrow. It's only fitting then that we should sit down with the Superintendent of the Des Moines Public Schools Dr. Ian Roberts who has an amazing background and passion for education. You'll want to stick around and listen to that conversation. And, thanks for being here 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 today:
Housing, Rates and Inventory;
About those mortgage rates;
Macy's made retail news today;
So too did Dick's Sporting Goods;
Charles Schwab to cut jobs and office space and why;
The Wall Street Report;
The FAA to investigate way too many close calls.
For the interview you'll meet an amazing person who recently took on the position as Superintendent of the Des Moines Public Schools. We sat down with Dr. Ian Roberts the day before students head back into the classroom and what a conversation. You will hear it in his voice...the passion he has for each student and every staff member in the district. We found him to be...an exciting leader. 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.
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Meet Dr. Ian Roberts New School Superintendent for the Des Moines Public Schools
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Over the years I've had some very impactful conversations with politicians, business leaders, startup entrepreneurs and educators. This visit with Dr. Ian Roberts stands among one of the best. Dr. Roberts has just started his work as the Superintendent of the Des Moines Public Schools, the largest in the State of Iowa. His background is truly amazing his passion for public education is clearly on display and his goals for each student is crystal clear. What makes him so special? Listen in...you'll get it right away.
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.
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
The Business News Headlines and More 10 August 2023
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Inflation, my friends, is…easing. It may not feel like that but it is true and this is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 10th day of August…thanks for being with us. Also, just so you know, today is the opening of the Great Iowa State Fair and no, we did not make it. Also today we're talking about how, perhaps, the State of Iowa is making it more difficult to recruit and retain workers. Our guest is Sara Parris who is with Annie's Foundation and we're talking about the unintended issues related to book bans. 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 today:
The Inflation Story is...hot;
Some major changes coming to Disney+ and Hulu;
Restaurants charging for...empty plates? Yep;
He loves his job. At 23 he is cranking in over $600,000 a year;
Amazon is ditching the majority of its clothing lines;
The Wall Street Report;
Business travel costs to rise this year and next.
For the interview you'll be meeting Sara Parris one of five mothers who have formed Annie's Foundation a group that is active against the legislation in Iowa that calls for banning books but which also doesn't give much direction. So, the business angle? This is one of many laws passed by the Iowa Legislature that may be making it more difficult to recruit and retain qualified workers. And, yes, we'll talk about that. To listen to Sara 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.
Friday Aug 04, 2023
The Business News Headlines and More 4 August 2023
Friday Aug 04, 2023
Friday Aug 04, 2023
Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines. You're just a click away from some of the top business news stories of the day, a look at what happened this week on Wall Street and a very interesting conversation about Sista Soul Fest an event created by entrepreneur Loretta Windsor. This story is really more about economics and women than it is about a festival. A programming note: We're back on News/Talk 1540 KXEL on Sunday, Noon Central and, yes, we stream. Click ahead for the business news headlines 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 today:
The job market cooled but, there is a but;
Amazon is doing just fine, thank you very much;
Jobs to Wisconsin and we'll share where and why;
A gas pumping story out of Oregon;
Oh, the high price of...pizza turns off consumers;
The Wall Street Report;
Could this one thing be the answer to the tight labor market?
For the interview you'll meet entrepreneur Loretta Windsor the founder of Sista Soul Fest now in its fourth year. This conversation is so much more than hyping a festival. This is really about the economics of women and women of color who are attempting to clear a very high hurdle when it comes to economic equality. To listen to this 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.
Friday Aug 04, 2023
4th Annual Sista Soul Fest with Loretta Windsor
Friday Aug 04, 2023
Friday Aug 04, 2023
Over the years we've had the opportunity to visit with so many entrepreneurs and at each meeting we've found their stories to be compelling. That too was the case when I sat down with Loretta Windsor the founder of Sista Soul Fest now in its fourth year. This is so much more than a festival. There is a powerful economic driver behind her vision for build economic wealth for women and especially women of color. Dive in and we hope to see you at this ever expanding event. Oh, want to become a vendor? They are open to that until 15 August. Here is that link to join up.
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.
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
The Business News Headlines & More 1 August 2023
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
For some reason starting a new month gets confusing. This is the second month of the third quarter and our interview that we thought was this morning turns out it is tomorrow. Don't ask. Thanks for coming by for the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 1st day of August. And, make sure you click ahead for the interview with Alan Kemp from the Iowa League of Cities who is in to talk about a new program to help communities better market themselves to citizens as well as outside groups. Ya gotta tell your story. Click ahead for the news 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 today:
Fewer job openings means what exactly?
Will Yellow Freight drivers find jobs? Maybe;
Musk makes good on his legal threat;
Did you know solar panels wear out?
Well, we didn't but it's spawned a new industry;
DEI is dead at the Magic Kingdom;
The Wall Street Report;
Are advertising sales on the upswing? We hope...
Speaking of advertising and marketing the Iowa League of Cities has launched a new program designed to help their members better explain what a city does...or doesn't do. It's called Simplicity - Your City Simplified. My guest is Alan Kemp the Executive Director of the League who will also give a quick overview of their annual event this year in Cedar Rapids. To listen to this conversation, click here.
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.