Welcome back to a new business week and we've got some of the top business news headlines of the day along with a peek at what happened on Wall Street. Here's what we've got:
- That "Religious Exemption" thing;
- U.S. inflation. What's behind it?
- Better ramp up your holiday spending & why;
- New tax rates are proposed;
- How about a taco a day...yeah!
- The Wall Street Report;
- Private business failing at...diversity/
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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 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.
You would think that now, nearly three years into medical cannabis being legal in the State of Iowa folks might have a better handle on the changes that have been taking place. However, there remains lots of misinformation about what is legal, what works, how it works, how products are made and who can take advantage of them. Here returning guest Steven Wilson the dispensary manager for MedPharm sits down to give us the real story and, perhaps, where all of this may go. Learn more about Iowa's Newest Crop...
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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 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.
It was the final trading day for the month of July and Wall Street went out with a whimper. That's just one of the stories we've got for you today...here are the rest:
- The My Pillow Guy pulls his advertising;
- Former President Trump and tax returns;
- Mask? No Mask? Businesses are often confused;
- Work from home may continue for many into 2022;
- Door knocking to find a house to buy? Yep;
- Johnson & Johnson and another court case;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Looking for a new gig? We may have a hot tip.
Also, because it's Friday we've got Jeff Pitts in to chat it up about "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. He should know something about that...he is the managing editor of Cityview Magazine. To listen, just click here!
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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 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.
Welcome to a brand new month and the start of the second half of 2021. Glad you're with us again today. Here's what we've got for you and remember to click through to learn more about the Two Lane Rambler, Roger Sanders from Illinois.
- The Pandemic was good for them but now?
- Robinhood fined $70 million and why;
- Commodities are up and oil at $100?;
- Let's chat about nude pool parties;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Jobless rate dips;
- The Robinhood IPO explained.
For the interview you'll meet writer Roger Sanders who just kicked off his travel blog the Two Lane Rambler. It's a neat story about the hidden treasurers we can find if we get off the interstate and ramble down the two lane roads in Rural America. To hear about his startup click here.
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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 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.
Welcome to the business news headlines for today. Also, make sure you click through for our long-form interview with Congresswoman Cindy Axne who represents Iowa in the Third Congressional District...we're talking...business. In the news:
- A tech giant says "stay home";
- An EV company is nearly out of cash;
- Billionaires are pushing back on taxes;
- How about another Bill & Melinda story;
- Lumber high prices a new normal?
- Google is laying cable...again;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Why hospitality workers are quitting.
Those stories and a conversation with Congresswoman Cindy Axne. We'll be talking about taxes, roads, bridges, child care, agriculture, drug prices and even cyber-security. To listen just click here.
It's been some time since we've been able to do in person interviews and we were anxious to sit down with Congresswoman Cindy Axne (D-IA) and talk about a host of business related issues from taxes to farming to child care to roads, bridges and even cyber-security. It's a wide ranging conversation and we invite you to listen in. There is so much going on outside of D.C. and you should know about it. If you are interested in more here is her campaign website.
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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 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.
Welcome to the Tuesday edition of the business news headlines and a great conversation about food...to be specific...Maroon Jerk Chicken Sausage from Brooklyn, New York. No, really. But, first the news:
- Ohio wants Google to be a utility;
- Wealthy Folks, the IRS and Taxes;
- Warren Buffet pushes back on ProPublica;
- Nude photos, iPhones and Apple;
- Wendy's stock soars and why;
- Single use plastic bags on the way out;
- The Wall Street Report;
- It was a bad morning for the Internet.
For the interview you'll meet the founder of Maroon Jerk Chicken Sausage. His name is Howard Allen and his story is pretty cool. Why the name "Maroon" and how did he come up with this idea to create chicken sausage. We'll cover it all and you can listen here.
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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 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.
Welcome to a brand new month...with some lingering business news stories and a bit of a rift between the "old guard" and some new investment methods. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The Dow was up the Nasdaq down and why;
- The person who will replace Warren Buffet is;
- The "old" vs. the "new" and Mr. Buffet is in the mix;
- A lack of stuff and people could stall the economy;
- President Biden to increase refugee numbers;
- Some businesses and their 401(k) and some surprises;
- Folding phones are back in the news;
- The Wall Street Report;
- They say "herd immunity" may not come to the U.S.
Also today you'll meet Dr. Eddie Moore, Jr. and his work in diversity training for businesses and communities. We'll also discuss his books and his new effort at creating "diversity institutes" in Iowa and the nation. To listen to that conversation, click here.
Thanks for coming by on this the next to the last day of April 2021. We've checked the business news stories for you and here's what we've got for you today:
- So, are you up for a cruse?
- Strong economic data moved the markets;
- Consumers are buying stuff...for home...still;
- Ford, GM and others saw troubles and why;
- Q1 is behind us. Where might we be headed? Some thoughts;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The First 100 Days and the Biden Stock Market;
- BOA one of the best according to LinkedIn and why.
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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 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 fear of higher capital gains was put in the rearview mirror today as investors came back to the buy. A reminder that you can follow us on Twitter all day and night @IOB_NewsHour. Let's go!
- GM, Unions & Mexico...it's a story;
- Bitcoin continues to tumble;
- How do folks get a credit score of 800+?
- A big change coming to Walmart and why;
- Prices are going up and we've got the top 5;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Work from home and productivity.
Those stories and Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine is in to chat it up about a host of items. We'll talk mushroom hunting, Nuns, art, entertainment, hockey the Drake Relays and a bunch more. Click here to listen to Friday Fun!
