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The Business News Headlines and the Women of Steiner 30 March 2026

Some 27% of Americans use their personal vehicle for work and the high price of fuel is making it difficult to keep going and that is where we start this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 30th of March, thank you for listening. In other news, the shutdown continues but TSA agents get paid. Economists worry about the global economy as the war continues. In a related story one of the poorest European nations is struggling due to high fuel costs. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and Fed Chair Jerome Powell urges patience when it comes to how the Central Bank will react to high fuel prices and the economy. For the conversation you’ll meet Emily Rosser and Brandi Erickson from Steiner Tractor based in Michigan. They are always the life of the party and we think you’ll enjoy the conversation.  But first the news.
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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.

The Business News Headlines 27 March 2026

We watched on Thursday as the markets tanked and Friday was even worse. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 27th day of March, thanks for being with us. In other news men and women have very different thoughts about the gender pay gap. Panicked travelers are hearing that they should not arrive at airports too early and what that is about. Some lawmakers are pushing for ending the federal gas tax and what that may mean. A major meat packing strike in Colorado is heading into it’s third week. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and Netflix just raised prices and we’ll share what we know.  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.

The Business News Headlines 26 March 2026

If you were with us for our Wednesday newscast you heard us doubt there was going to be peace talks between the U.S. and Iran.  And, we were right.  This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 26th day of March.  Thanks for being with us. .  In other news, Iran locks up the Strait of Hormuz and is conducting a “toll booth” program.  The U.S. Senate is scrambling to get a deal done to reopen the government. AI chatbots are offering flattering advice…that story is out today. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and the CEO of Costco shared some news about that companies famous $1.50 hot dog and drink deal.  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.

The Business News Headlines 25 March 2026

Now the TSA is actually talking about closing some airports due to staffing shortages and that is where we start this evening. This is The Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 25th day of March, thanks for listening. In other news, the EPA will allow higher levels of ethanol in an attempt to lower prices…but, there is a but.  The Supreme Court has sided with Cox Communications and it’s all about music.  Plug in solar panels could be the next big thing. Venezuela is looking for investment partners think oil. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and an electric vehicle is now dead and we’ll share that story. 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.

The Business News Headlines 24 March 2026

The majority of American's believe that now is an awful time to find a...job.  And that is where we start this evening.  This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 24th day of March and thank you for listening. In other news, the jump in gas prices impact even interest rates. And there is more to worry about and that is about tax refunds. At a trial in New Mexico, Meta is found guilty and we’ll share of what. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and more recalled food from Trader Joe’s due to…glass.  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.

The Business News Headlines and More 23 March 2026

Conflicting stories are coming out of the Washington, D.C. and Tehran. Are there talks going on between the U.S. and Iran...or not.  That is where we kick off tonight's newscast.  This is The Business News Headlines for Monday the 23rd day of March, thank you for listening. In other news, ready for more chaos? We’ve got a story for you.  ICE agents have been deployed to various airports but can they really help the TSA? We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and the oldest steakhouse in the country is…after 200 years…expanding.  For the conversation we’ll visit with Karl Brauer from iseecars.com he knows what is selling, what isn’t, what is a deal and so much more. Talking cars today…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.
 

The Business News Headlines 20 March 2026

Several things converged on Friday that sent the stock market into a tail spin and that is where we begin this evening. This is The Business News Headlines for Friday the 20th day of March and thank you for listening. In other news, nations with a higher percentage of renewable energy are, in a word, lucky. The FDA has a major recall of a pain reliever meant for children. CBS Radio Service…will be gone and soon and that is a shame. Some data center news comes to us from Ohio. We’ll share the numbers in The Wall Street Report and a new national policy for Artificial Intelligence is upon us says the White House.  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.

The Business News Headlines 19 March 2026

It was another rocky day on Wall Street until the price of oil moderated a bit and the markets, while closing lower, did recover from some deep drops.  We'll start tonight with that story.  This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 19th day of March and thanks for being with us again. In other news, President Trump and his love of fossil fuels rather than renewable energy is not going well. Asia nations are rushing to conserve energy due to the lack of gas and oil headed there. What?  No steering wheel? We’re talking about Tesla. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and have an update on jobless numbers yet more from the Low Hire – Low Fire world of business.  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.

The Business News Headlines 18 March 2026

Three major developments today helped tank Wall Street and that's where we start this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 18th day of March, thanks for listening. In other news, the National Retail Federation is projecting a healthy gain. President Trump is reversing course on oil from Venezuela due to rising prices. Val Kilmer will appear in a new film…even though he is…dead. Meanwhile mental health workers strike in California and why. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and finally what might be the next move for Netflix now that the Warner Brothers deal is over.  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.

The Business News Headlines and an Ag Day Special with Jeff Stein

When the weather gets rough the airlines can't fly and that has, once again, backed up travel during a very busy time.  That story kicks us off today on this the 17th of March.  In other news, President Trump is not happy with the way the media is reporting on the war in Iran.  And, there are threats. Bank of America enters into a settlement with victims of Jeffery Epstein. In more legal news today closing arguments began in the Twitter case against Elon Musk. The war in Iran has made some Central Bank decisions more difficult. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and Kraft Heinz is betting on more health food options.  For the conversation we’ll visit with Jeff Stein from News/Talk 1540 KXEL based in Waterloo, Iowa about an Ag Day event that celebrates farming…and yes, there is a free lunch involved. 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.