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The Business News Headlines 23 April 2025

It happened again as President Trump distances himself from tough talk about Fed Chair Jerome Powell and tariffs Wall Street had another winning day. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 23rd day of April and thanks for being with us. In other news, more troubles for Target and from a surprising source. Musk talks about Tesla after the company reported dismal first quarter earnings.  A new study reports that large corporations have had a major impact on climate and pollution. We’ll check on what happened today on Wall Street and, because we’re not yet done talking about Tesla…it seems the company is scaling back on their corporate investments and what seems to be plaguing it. Let’s go.
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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 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.

Slavery, Freedom and The Jordan House

Come along as we explore the history of the Jordan Family, their link to the Underground Railroad, John Brown and the Freedom Seekers. My guest is Gale Brubaker who is the Executive Director of the West Des Moines Historical Society and oversees the Jordan House a 175 year-old structure that is packed with story after story. And now you can experience the Jordan House in a virtual tour. We think you'll be amazed at what West Des Moines, Iowa has to offer. Meet our friend Gale. 
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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 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.

Historian & Genealogist Ricki King and Her Work

Ricki King is an exceptional individual. Her work centers on researching and then reporting on underrepresented communities and individuals in Iowa. Over the years she has found some amazing links that still impact us today.  Here she will talk about her work, who she is hoping to study and some surprising stories she has uncovered.  Ricki King from Roots to Branches Genealogy.  Enjoy...we did!
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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 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 More 7 April 2025

Wall Street had another turbulent day…there was even some “fake news” about pausing the tariffs and we’ll share. This is the business news headlines for Monday the 7th day of April, thanks for being here. IN other news, the flooding in Kentucky closes a famous distillery. The housing market is looking better for homebuyers. Walmart and the blackout made the news today. A major furniture store is shutting down and citing tariffs as the reason. The Wall Street Report and the CEO of the largest bank in the US has issued a warning statement….for the conversation you’ll meet historian and genealogist Ricki King who has, for years, studied and reported findings of what she calls underrepresented communities in Iowa.  Stay with us for that conversation….let’s go.  
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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 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 Ro Crosbie 5 March 2025

Another day another round of "Tariff Talk" this time...a pause.  Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 5th day of March. Thanks for being here and if you want to reach 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 "Pause" granted to U.S. automakers and why;
On that news markets rebounded;
The IRS to slash jobs and what that will mean;
Sale or No Sale? Talking about federal buildings;
Higher prices have kicked in...already;
Good news: Weight loss drugs prices have been cut;
Retail giants say sales this year will be down;
The Wall Street Report;
And, Starbucks CEO has tough words for workers.
For the conversation you'll meet Ro Crosbie the founder and CEO of Tero International as we talk about the hot topic of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. What she has to say about DEI we are sure will surprise you.  And, as a reference she talks about the movie Moneyball.  The link? Listen and learn.
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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 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 25 February 2025

We kick things off today with a shocking report about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion or DEI. You know, the stuff that President Trump has been railing against even before the election.  Well surprise, surprise we now know who the DEI program helped and it was not women of color which is what so many people assumed. And, 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 and all in under 12 minutes:
The section of the U.S. public that benefited the most from DEI;
Apple shareholders weigh in on that companies diversity effort;
Consumer confidence in the U.S. economy takes a big hit;
President Trump says the tariffs and taxes are going to happen;
Starbucks cuts 13 drinks and we've got the list;
The Wall Street Report;
And those massive job announcement...are they...real?
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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 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 20 February 2025

It shocked the retail world and drove Wall Street down.  What was it? A lackluster report by the nation's largest retailer...Walmart.  That tops our newscast today and there is more about taxes and tariffs just ahead. And, 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 and all in under 11 minutes:
Walmart is worried about the future and why;
USDA is scrambling to hire back workers who were...fired;
Lab grown meat and Nebraska made the news;
The EU is sounding the alarm for U.S. consumers;
Florida sues Target for misleading investors;
The Wall Street Report;
And, jobless numbers creep up but, there is a but.
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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 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 February 2025

We kick things off today with a report from the Labor Department that tells us that inflation in the US is actually...worse.  This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 12th day of February...thanks for being with us.  And remember, 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 and in under 10 minutes::
Inflation is worse and we'll give you examples of what costs more;
Plus the ONE item that fell in price from a year ago;
Fed Chair Jerome Powell on rate cuts and President Trump;
The price of eggs has hit a new record...if you can find them;
Chevron has announced some massive layoffs and why;
Coca Cola has an answer for the 25% tariff on aluminum;
McKinsey & Co. will keep their DEI program and why;
The Wall Street Report;
And, sales at Temu and Shein plumet.  
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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 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 24 January 2025

It's the end of the week and a reminder that we're back on the air Sunday, Noon Central and only on News Talk 1540 KXEL and yes, we do stream. Hey, if 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 and in under 11 minutes:
U.S. home sales tanked badly last year and why;
DEI programs are being scraped at a rapid pace by major companies;
EV's are facing some pressure from the White House;
If you have a TikTok enabled phone you might sell it for big bucks;
Some major data  points coming next week and we'll share;
The Wall Street Report;
And, it's really nice to be rich and getting richer. Talking CEO raises.
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 20 December 2024

While there is chaos in Washington D.C.  the markets had a pretty good day and that's what we'll kick off the Business News Headlines for this the 20th day of December. Thanks for being here. And, full disclosure, I was out "among them" today and I'm convinced people have lost their minds...everything crowded to the max. Don't folks work anymore?  End of rant. If 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:
Chaos in D.C. but the markets had a good day;
The E.U. has just been warned about looming tariffs;
Some good news about inflation to share with you;
Traveling this holiday season? You are not alone;
More labor union news and yes...Starbucks;
Convicted prisoners, for-profit companies and Alabama;
The Wall Street Report;
Three banks and Zelle find themselves in a lawsuit and why.
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.