Insight On Business the News Hour
Episodes
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
The Business News Headlines 19 April 2023
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Once again it's Mid-Week and we've got some of the big business news stories for you. And, a programing note: We'll be traveling and out of the studio for several days and unable to report the business news headlines. However, we're not going to leave you alone. Each day we'll post up some of the remarkable interviews we've done over the past fifteen years. Watch for those early next week. 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:
It ain't over for Fox News and others;
Layoffs have started over at Meta;
A new report on the U.S. economy is out...we'll share;
Kohls has it, Target has it and now Walmart wants it;
Home foreclosure rates tick up and we have details;
The Wall Street Report;
And, the lates corporate villain and what she said.
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.
Friday Apr 14, 2023
The Business News Headlines 14 April 2023
Friday Apr 14, 2023
Friday Apr 14, 2023
This is the Friday, April 14th Edition of the Business News Headlines, thanks for being with us. A programing reminder that we're back on with the Business Week in Review this Sunday starting at Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and yes, we stream. But, we're getting ahead of ourselves. 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:
230 classic cars go to auction what a story;
No TikTok for you...Montana;
Big banks are doing just fine, thank you;
More bad news for Fox News;
David's Bridal to layoff thousands;
The March Retail Sales Report...ouch!
The Wall Street Report;
Which large cities have the highest/lowest unemployment?
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.
Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
The Business News Headlines 12 April 2023
Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
We're mid-week and welcome to the Business News Headlines for this the 12th day of April. Coming up some inflation news, some Twitter news and more Bud Light...outrage. It's the thing these days... 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:
Is the USPS about to tank delivery?
The inflation numbers are out and they say...
Musk has laid off about 80% of Twitter workers;
Some news about Purell...remember that brand?
Goldman Sachs is rethinking the Fed rate hike;
Bud Light outrage continues and Howard Stern weighs in;
The Wall Street Report;
The Max is coming...more to...stream it would seem.
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.
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
The Business News Headlines 11April 2023
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines and, partly personal, thank you for the many kind Birthday wishes from today. That was nice. Coming up some of the top business news stories of the day as we wait for the Consumer Price Index report due out tomorrow morning...think...inflation. 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:
Janet Yellen talks about the US and a recession;
Former Twitter Execs are suing the company and why;
Check your closet! You may have some cash hanging there;
Walmart closing stores in the Windy City and why;
Hang on, Amazon to start charging when you return items?
We've gone full circle on single use plastic bags...and update;
The Wall Street Report;
YouTube and the Sunday NFL Ticket...get ready to dig deeper.
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.
Monday Mar 27, 2023
The Business News Headlines & More 27 March 2023
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines! We're grateful that you're spending some time with us. Coming up today we kick things off with a tipping story and how you are spending more in more places in more ways. Also, make sure you click ahead and give a listen to our conversation about advertising and marketing with Jeff Pfeifer of TractorHouse.com. 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:
Tipping or having you pay worker wages;
The settlement comes to $240,000 and why;
Disney begins laying off workers...how many?
The economics of...Food Stamps or SNAP funds;
This recreation vehicle maker just bought a battery plant;
Farmers to get more federal assistance;
The Wall Street Report;
Got a "side hustle"? Nearly half of you do.
For the interview you'll meet Jeff Pfeifer of TractorHouse.com. We hooked up during a recent trip to Nashville for the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association and talked advertising, marketing, niche publications, media choices, website and more. No matter what industry you are in this is a conversation that should interest you. 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.
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Advertising & Marketing with Jeff Pfeifer of TractorHouse
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Advertising and marketing products and services can be a nightmare. So many avenues and so little resources. Here, during the NTPDA Annual Conference and Trade Show, we sat down to talk about those topics, the use of print and digital media with Jeff Pfeifer of TractorHouse.com. TractorHouse, a division of Sandhills Global Media has been coming to these annual events for years and not only does the Lincoln, NE based company produce products that put buyers and sellers together they also create and host many of the websites currently in use by members of this association. Click the player to listen to a wide-ranging conversation about several of the ways you can take your product or service to the consumer who is motivated to buy. This conversation originally aired on News/Talk 1540 KXEL based in Waterloo, Iowa.
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.
Friday Mar 24, 2023
The Business News Headlines 24 March 2023
Friday Mar 24, 2023
Friday Mar 24, 2023
Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines, grateful that you've decided to spend a little time with us as we share some of the top business news headlines of the day. Also, a reminder that we're back with the Business Week in Review this Sunday at Noon Central and only on News Talk 1540 KXEL...and, yes, we do stream. 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:
Michigan made history today...think "Right to Work";
In another union story we're talking about Disney;
What's going on and what will become of mortgage rates?
Is all of this with TicTok real or...theater?
Some news from Rivian;
The five most expensive TV ad campaigns ever...we have a list;
The Wall Street Report;
The return to the office debate...continues.
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.
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
The Business News Headlines 23 March 2023
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
Welcome to the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines. We got so wrapped up in a meeting today about launching a brand new podcast, for a totally different genre, that we didn't even have time to post some Throwback Thursday images....drat so the attached image will have to work...going back to 2014. (Third place in the Cow Chip Throwing Contest at the Iowa State Fair.) However, we did make it into the studio to write and produce this segment. 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 Fed does not set credit card interest rates...but;
The TikToc CEO has a rough day in D.C.;
Ford has said it's lost billions in chasing EV production;
So what is the company going to do about that?
Say goodbye to yet another iconic muscle car;
A deep dive into old bourbon we found interesting;
What? No more Skittles or Sour Patch Kids????
The Wall Street Report
Wage gains for low wage workers and those who would be...kings.
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.
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
The Business News Headlines 22 March 2023
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
It wasn't so much that the Central Bank raised overnight rates by a quarter of a point...what really rattled things is the rest of the story. Welcome to the Wednesday Edition of the Business News Headlines, glad you decided to spend some time with us again today. 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 Fed isn't done and that rattled things;
More layoff news to report to you;
So it wasn't about politics after all...
How about some "lab grown" chicken?
Over 1,400 stores to close and we have a list;
TikToc comes out swinging ahead of a congressional hearing;
The Wall Street Report;
Yet another troubled bank in...California.
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.
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
The Business News Headlines 16 March 2023
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
It looks as if the banking crisis that rattled investors to depositors to a number of nations may be in the rearview mirror as help is coming from not only the FDIC but also some major banks. All of that had an impact on Wall Street and we'll share that story first. 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:
How concerns about a financial meltdown were tamed;
Mortgage rates dropped but there is a but...
Ukraine news...think fighter jets;
The UK to ban TikTok on government devices;
The US has new TIkTok demands;
Insulin news as the last of the holdouts comes online;
Two pieces of economic data to share with you;
Could an interest rate CUT of 1% be coming?
Speaking of cuts, the Netflix price cut might increase revenue;
Might you get some cash from IKEA?
The Wall Street Report;
The top college for college bound students is...
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.