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Thursday Mar 12, 2026
The Business News Headlines 12 March 2026
Thursday Mar 12, 2026
Thursday Mar 12, 2026
No end in sight for the war in Iran and investors turn, once again, to oil as world markets collapse. That's where we start this evening in The Business News Headlines for Thursday the 12th day of March. Thank you for listening. In other news, a bipartisan bill passed the senate and it all has to do with…housing. That social media trial in California winds down and we’ll have the latest. Mortgage rates didn’t stay down for long…we have new news. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and executives at Live Nation bragged about “robbing customers blind” or so we learn from their chats with each other. A quick programing note. Tomorrow is a travel day for us so we’ll not air a newscast Friday evening but we are back on the air Sunday, Noon Central with the Business Week in Review and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and yes, we do stream.
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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.
Tuesday Mar 10, 2026
The Business News Headlines and More 10 March 2026
Tuesday Mar 10, 2026
Tuesday Mar 10, 2026
The global economy is increasingly shaky and the reason is...the war in Iran and that's where we start tonight. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 10th day of March, thank you for listening. In other news, the high cost of gasoline is uniting Americans across the political spectrum. The FDA has approved a new drug and walking back what the President had to say. Home sales rebounded in February and it all had to do with interest rates. We’ll check the numbers in the Wall Street Report and there is new news about student loans and the SAVE program. For the conversation you’ll hear from Richard Musel the primary with a company called Karma Enterprise Group and what they do for small to large businesses. 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.
Thursday Mar 05, 2026
The Business News Headlines 5 March 2026
Thursday Mar 05, 2026
Thursday Mar 05, 2026
The price of oil surges yet again while U.S. and world markets tank. That's where we'll start this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 5th day of March, thanks for listening. In other news, a judge has said the Trump Administration must refund tariff money it illegally took from businesses. In yet another new tariff related story a number of states now have sued and we’ll share that bit of information. The FBI has announced that it is investigating some suspicious activity. Elon Musk was back in court…think…Twitter. Financial sector layoffs continue this time it is Morgan Stanley. We’ve got new news about mortgage rates. We will check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and what’s cooking with…Rachael Ray? We will share. 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.
Wednesday Mar 04, 2026
The Business News Headlines 4 March 2026
Wednesday Mar 04, 2026
Wednesday Mar 04, 2026
In the world of unintended consequences it looks like Russia will benefit from the war in Iran. We'll start this evening with that story. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 4th day of March, thank you for listening. In other news, governments are rushing to find ways to get their citizens out of the Mideast. Apple to launch some more “affordable” products and why. Speaking of affordability, President Trump wants tech companies to build their own data centers so power bills for consumers come down. But, yes there is a but. We’ll check on the numbers in The Wall Street Report and some new facts about homeowners and how long they are staying…put. 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.
Tuesday Feb 24, 2026
The Business News Headlines 24 February 2026
Tuesday Feb 24, 2026
Tuesday Feb 24, 2026
Folks over at the Defense Department are not happy and it all has to do with unrestricted use of artificial intelligence and that is where we start this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 24th day of February, thank you for listening. In other news, FedEx is suing the U.S. government and, yes, it’s all about money. We’ve got a new report about consumer confidence that we’ll share with you. Reddit has been hit with a 20 million dollar fine…think children. The former CEO of a non-profit that helps homeless in San Francisco is accused to stealing $1.2 million dollars. We will check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and another ruling from the Supreme Court and this time its about the Postal Service. 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.
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
The Business News Headlines 12 February 2026
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
Folks filing for unemployment benefits fell last week as we continue to watch the very strange labor market and we'll start with that story first this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 12th day of February, thanks for being with us. In other news, home sales fell in January even as mortgage rates ease. Well now, AI looks to Montana and residents worry about water and electricity. Will major league baseball stars play in the 2028 Olympics headed to Los Angeles? In yet another story about home sales we’ve got the latest on mortgage rates. We’ll check the numbers from The Wall Street Report and it is good to be the CEO of Morgan Stanley not to mention the other big banks. Let’s talk millions in raises. 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.
Monday Jan 12, 2026
The Business News Headlines 12 January 2026
Monday Jan 12, 2026
Monday Jan 12, 2026
Yet another manufactured crisis comes out of the White House and this time the target is Fed Chair Powell. We'll start there. This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 12th day of January, thanks for listening. In other news, Apple wants some help from Google…and its all about Siri. A real estate investment gone bad in Detroit. The Texas expansion of medical marijuana is a hit and more and more people have signed up to take part. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and what was once a casual stroll into your local Costco is now much more restricted and we’ll share the impact. 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.
Thursday Jan 08, 2026
The Business News Headlines 8 January 2026
Thursday Jan 08, 2026
Thursday Jan 08, 2026
The President has an answer to lowering mortgage rates and it will only cost $200 billion. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 8th day of January, thanks for listening. In other news, the U.S. House bucked the President and voted to extend expired health care subsidies. CES 2026 had some winners…and also some losers and we’ll focus on two of those. The IRS told us today when early-birds can begin filing their taxes. Looks like a 20 billion dollar data center is headed to Mississippi. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and more than 1,000 businesses sue to get their money back. Think…tariffs. 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.
Wednesday Dec 31, 2025
The Business News Headlines 31 December 2025
Wednesday Dec 31, 2025
Wednesday Dec 31, 2025
We kick things off today celebrating the work and words of Warren Buffett who retires today as the CEO of Berkshire - Hathaway. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 31st and final day of 2025. Happy New Year. In other news, the purchase of the agricultural community and the bailout. We’ll share the latest news about mortgage rates. We’ve also got some unemployment numbers to share with you. Speaking of numbers we’ll check what happened to the equities in The Wall Street Report and 2025 has been a lousy year for the oil industry…too much of the stuff and the price continues to fall. Ready? 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.
Wednesday Dec 24, 2025
The Business News Headlines 24 December 2025
Wednesday Dec 24, 2025
Wednesday Dec 24, 2025
We have a new enemy, actually several who are citizens of Europe. We'll start with that story. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 24th day of December and Merry Christmas. In other news, we’ll check the on the number of people who have filed unemployment claims. A cyber attack hit the French Postal Service. If your student loan is delinquent get ready for garnishment. We’ll have the latest news on mortgage rates. A look at The Wall Street Report and more news about semi-conductor chips and…China. 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.