Religion

Coming Together - The Iftar Dinner

When we got the call from Fez Zafar about the American Iftar Dinner he had to explain what it was. We did a little search and WOW... Here to explain what the event is, why it is being held and how J.J. Kapur and Fez see this spreading across the nation are two very bright young people with a goal. About the time you think nothing good can come from the tension in our nation we get this. Let's eat...together!
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Steve Gar - Iowans Supporting Israel

Last week the non-partisan, non-profit organization Iowans Supporting Israel held a luncheon at the Central Library in Des Moines where the speaker was Counter Terrorism Specialist Steve Gar from...Israel. We sat down for this interview after his riveting address to the one-hundred or so people in attendance. I wish, however, I had recorded his entire presentation. Here you will learn more about Steve the work he does and why he does it. You'll note that this interview has a very abrupt ending and I share why. Meet Steve Gar.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

The Business of the Iowa ACLU

Here we have an in depth conversation with Mark Stringer the Executive Director of the ACLU-Iowa Branch. We talk about where he came from, the commitment to upholding the Constitutional Rights of individuals, how they are funded and why there are some who consider the ACLU to be the enemy. It's a great conversation and we hope you'll listen in. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Meet J.J. Kapur AKA the TurbanAtor

When we heard about the work J.J. Kapur is doing to educate others about his minority faith of Sikhism we had to invite him to the studio for a conversation. However, not only is J.J. an incoming senior at Valley High School in West Des Moines he is an accomplished public speaker winning national competitions at Harvard and Emory University. Here we talk about his faith, the Sikh Temples in the Metro (West Des Moines and Johnston), his turban, and what is important for the future. You should know that this is the Insight Extra Edition because we continue the conversation after our air-time expired. We think you'll learn something here.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
 

Investment Grade Religious Art with Peter Children

Meet Peter Children of Mason City, Iowa. Peter has been an entrepreneur for decades and for the past 60 years his focus has been on art. Specifically collectible religious art that, in limited edition, builds amazing value. Peter works with many non-profit organizations to help them better understand how high quality art can build a more loyal donor base. Oh...did we mention he is 83 and works his business every day? 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 

Four Virtues for Business and Personal Life

This week Sister Simone Campbell, you may remember her from Nuns On The Bus, was in Des Moines speaking on behalf of Progress Iowa. We caught up with her following her address to learn more about what she calls The Four Virtues. We thought, given the state of so much in our country, this is worth of sharing with you. Here from NETWORK Lobby is Sister Campbell...
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EchoLight Cinema with Toni Lampley

Last month we were made aware of something called EchoLight Cinemas. We asked around and found that it is an evangelical group that asks churches to become a "movie theater" and show high quality films with a religious bent. Toni Lampley is the contact here in Iowa.  We asked her to come by and help us better understand what's the story. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

The National Prayer Breakfast with Desmund Adams

Over the past week there has been a fire-storm over what the president said or did not say at the National Prayer Breakfast.  We don't do politics here at the Business News Hour but when we learned that our friend and regular contributor Desmund Adams was there we asked him to come and tell us what he experience.  Here is that conversation:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

From Baptisim to Business with Desmund Adams

OK, it surprised us...but in a good way.  In this conversation with Desmund Adams he touches on a life event and then explains the cost/benefit of that and...how it relates to business.  Here is that conversation:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page

The Work of Hope Ministries with Kathy Coady

While, here in the Des Moines Metro, we celebrate all sorts of positive economic news there remains issues of hunger, homelessness and the underlying causes. Kathy Coady is the Director of Development and Community Relations with Hope Ministries. Here we detail some of those issues, what her organization does and how others can help.  Here is that conversation: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page