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The Business News Headlines and More 21 March 2024

Welcome to the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines and stay with us for an exclusive interview by way of Israel.  Jarad Bernstein is the Executive Director of the Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines, Iowa and he recently returned to the U.S. following a multi-day trip to Northern Israel.  While we do touch on the war effort we're also talking about the impact the war has had on businesses and the local economy.  Also 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. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:
The Justice Department files suit against Apple;
The markets soared yet again;
Reddit went public in a very big way;
New jobless numbers are in and we'll share;
The Wall Street Report;
And, NASA is having a hard time finding...workers and why.
For the interview you'll meet my friend Jarad Bernstein who just arrived back in the U.S. following a trip into Northern Israel. We talk about agriculture, tourism and the amazing way people are actually going to Israel to help...rather than leave.  It's quite the story and you can hear it by clicking 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 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.

Israel a Business Story with Jarad Bernstein

Several days ago Jarad Bernstein, a close friend, and the Executive Director of the Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines, Iowa came back to the United States following three days in Northern Israel which happens to be a major tourist and agricultural section of the country. Here we talk about the economic impact the war in Gaza is having on local businesses and the people who run them  We'll also discuss some amazing things volunteers from all over the world are doing in their support of Israel at this critical time.
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 and More 12 February 2024

Now THAT was a super Super Bowl! And, yes, we all got our Tay Tay fix. One of the stories we've got for you is about the surge in online betting that took place this past weekend. It was really quite stunning. Also, stick around for our business conversation with Amy Doyle the Chief Operating Officer at Tero International. We're going to talk about honing your negotiating skills and why that matters. Also, 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. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
Companies are discontinuing products…we’ll share why;
Super Bowl online betting surged and how we know;
A crash-fatality study is shocking we'll name states;
Elon Musk heads back to court and why;
Some news about...Jesus we think you'll find interesting;
The Wall Street Report;
The "Right to Disconnect" explained and it's not...cable.
For the interview you'll meet Amy Doyle the COO of Tero International who will offer some very sound tips on honing your negotiating skills.  Many of us frequently negotiate but what skills do successful negotiators employ. Amy has a list and you can hear that conversation by clicking 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.
 

The Business News Headlines 26 January 2024

We kick things off today about an environmental story linked to the Biden White House and end our newscast with an interesting look at what may be the latest fad...Electric Vehicles.  In between we've got several more news headlines and the markets. Plus a reminder that we're back on the air Sunday at Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and yes, we stream. 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. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
No more liquified natural gas depots in the U.S.
And, why...
Three stories about how AI may be getting out of hand:
President Biden, Taylor Swift and George Carlin issues;
Utah is not so keen on DEI it would seem;
American Express had an excellent 4th Quarter and why;
The Wall Street Report;
And, finally are EV's a passing...fad?
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.

A Spiritual Journey in Music with James Goodlett

If you are a regular listener to Insight on Business you have met James Goodlett before but, even if not, you hear his name at the end of every newscast. James is the creator of so much commercial music for films, podcasts and commercials. And yes, he created our theme as well. Here we sit down with James and talk about his other talents such as his role as the Music Minister at his church and how he works with young  people to hone their musical skills. Recently James launched his website at Jam Good Productions .This truly is a spiritual journey and we invite you to learn more. Here's James Goodlett:
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.

The Business News Headlines & Women’s Health 9 October 2023

IT was a quick reversal on Wall Street today. When the markets opened the major indexes were all in the red as investors took stock of the fighting between Israel and the Hamas Terrorists. That concern turned as more domestic news made the headlines and we'll share those details. Also today you'll hear from Dr. Francesca Turner one of the founders of Iowans for Health Liberty.  It's a short conversation but one we found impactful. Think women, OB/GYN and government. Meanwhile, 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:
The About Face on Wall Street;
Happy Thanksgiving to our Canadian friends;
Two Central Bank officials and rate hike news;
Mack Trucks and the UAW strike...an update;
Public School, Dancing and Religion...oh my!
The Swedish car that comes in a box?
The Wall Street Report;
More labor unrest this time at drug stores.
For the interview you'll meet Dr. Francesca Turner one of the founders of Iowans for Health Liberty. It's a must hear conversation that speaks to women, the practice of OB/GYN, funding and government interference. To listen to that interview 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.

The Business News Headlines and History 15 September 2023

Welcome to the Early Edition of the Business News Headlines for Friday the 15th day of September and in a moment we'll share why we are doing an "early edition". Also, make sure you click ahead for the conversation about the historic 1850 Homestead. It's a fun family story about Norway, Illinois, Iowa and a beautiful barn that has opened for public and private events.  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:
How many UAW workers walked off the job? We'll share;
A social media giant has been hit with a massive fine and why;
Some Boston Market locations have re-opened and why they were closed;
Starbucks to change their cups...will you go along with it?
Disney, a pastor and "resisting authority".  No, really;
A quick programming note;
It's called "retail shrink" and the numbers are massive.
For the interview you'll meet Margret Freeland Nelson whose family owned the 1850 Homestead location for generations, Kay Thompson who with her husband now own the barn and Michelle Reisberg who, along with her husband, manage the site that is now open for public and private events.  It's quite the story. To listen, 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.

The Business News Headlines 16 August 2023

It's the business news headlines for Wednesday the 16th day of August with only four more days of the Great Iowa State Fair.  Yes, you can take a peek and see what we get to do for eleven days each August. Thanks for being with us. 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 Fed Minutes of the July meeting are out and...
More Teamsters news and this time about Amazon;
Faith, Southwest Airlines and a Judge = Law Suit;
Got skills but turned down because no college degree?
All of that may be changing and why;
The Wall Street Report;
Chick-fil-a and their per store sales.  Amazing!
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.

The Business News Headlines 5 April 2023

Welcome to the mid-week edition of the Business News Headlines. We're doing a much shorter edition today as this evening at sundown begins the festival and holiday of Passover.  More about that later in the broadcast as this week is important for several of the major religions. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:  
This retail chain gets a "lifeline";
Twitter (Think Elon) believes NPR is a "state run media" group;
Black & Hispanic workers fare worse than White workers during a recession;
The Wall Street Report;
A quick look at what this week means for so many religious folks.
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.

The Business News Headlines 29 August 2022

Welcome to Monday! We’re talking baseball in a moment and the value of an old baseball card. Stocks continued their sell off, oil jumps up and who Owns More Land: Bill Gates, McDonald's or The Catholic Church? Those stories and more on this the Monday Edition of Insight on Business News Headlines for the 29th day of August…thanks everybody for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
The stunning auction price of a 1952 baseball card;
Stocks continue their sell-off and oil climbs;
Land ownership...who owns the most?
Jeff Bezos eats a McDonald's burger and tweets about it;
Robots are a thing but are they boosting productivity?
The Wall Street Report;
Google having RTO troubles.
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.