Insight On Business the News Hour
Episodes
Monday Aug 12, 2024
The Business News Headlines and "Kidnapped From Israel" with Susan Wasserman
Monday Aug 12, 2024
Monday Aug 12, 2024
Welcome back to a new week and so much going on in the world of the Business News Headlines. We'll get there first but want you to stick around and listen as we visit with filmmaker Susan Wasserman who is in to talk about her new non-political documentary "Kidnapped From Israel". It's the story about two street artists from Tel Aviv who were in New York City on October 7 of last year and who focused their energy on visuals we've all seen about those hostages taken out of Israel and into Hamas controlled Gaza. It is quite the story. Also if you want to reach out to us on social media 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:
Consumers are responsible for beating back inflation?
We'll take a deeper dive into that story;
We're expecting a raft of economic data this week;
How about some mini farm critters for your home?
Deadbeat employers and a new law in Maine;
The Wall Street Report;
A big change is coming to the real estate market.
For the interview meet Susan Wasserman on her upcoming documentary "Kidnapped From Israel". It's quite the story. To learn more and if you are moved to help finance her latest project you can do so by following this non-profit donation link that will take you to From the Heart Productions. Yes it is a 501c3 organization.
Thanks for being here!
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.
Thursday Aug 08, 2024
The Business News Headlines and a Car Wash Story 8 August 2024
Thursday Aug 08, 2024
Thursday Aug 08, 2024
The latest jobless report is in and Wall Street…celebrated. This is the business news headlines for Thursday the 8th day of August and the first day of the great Iowa State Fair…yes, it’s a plug. Thanks for being with us. And, stick around for a brief conversation about an economic development win for the community of Windsor Heights, Iowa. A town of 5,200 folks in the middle of the Greater Des Moines Metro. My guest is Trenton Dukeus the marketing manager for Silverstar Car Washes. Hey, we bring you the national and the hyper local news. Meanwhile, If you want to reach out to us on social media 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 new jobless report is in and it caused a celebration;
Some excellent news for perspective home buyers;
That multi-million HBUC donation? Gone;
Don't eat the meat...another listeria death reported;
The Wall Street Report;
Americans and Credit Card...Debt. Yes, it's high!
For the conversation you'll meet Trenton Dukeus who was in the Metro for the ribbon cutting of a new car wash...hey we get excited about all kinds of businesses. Check out Silverstar Car Washes here. Let's go!
Thanks for being here!
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.
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
The Business News Headlines 6 August 2024
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Yesterday, Monday, it was near 100 degrees in Des Moines, Iowa. Today 75 and we'll take it. Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines and just like the reversal in weather Wall Street reversed course and gained. We'll kick things off with that story. Thanks for being here and if you want to reach out to us on social media 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:
What goes down...has gotta come back up;
Elon Musk is suing...advertisers. Oh my....
Turning Olympic gold into cash by some athletes;
Millions of Student Loan borrowers may catch a break;
Big Lots to close hundreds of stores and why;
The Wall Street Report;
Uber cashes in on increased ridership.
Thanks for being here!
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.
Monday Aug 05, 2024
The Business News Headlines 5 August 2024
Monday Aug 05, 2024
Monday Aug 05, 2024
We've watched for three trading days and each day has been a major sell-off on Wall Street. What's the cause and what may be the fix? We'll cover that first in this edition of the Business News Headlines for Monday the 5th day of August. Thanks for being here and if you want to reach out to us on social media 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:
Global financial markets are rocked and why;
We'll take a deeper dive into recession talk;
There is a fix to all of this but will the Central Bank move?
Google loses a massive anti-trust lawsuit;
The UN fires staffers it believes helped the October 7th attack;
The Wall Street Report;
The Oracle of Omaha and Apple...what's going on there?
Thanks for being here!
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.
Friday Aug 02, 2024
The Business News Headlines 2 August 2024
Friday Aug 02, 2024
Friday Aug 02, 2024
The end of yet another busy week and a reminder that we're back with Insight on Business the News Hour Week in Review that airs at Noon Central and only on News Talk 1540 KXEL where Iowa comes to talk. Lots to cover in this headline edition and if you want to reach out to us on social media 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:
Will the hawkish trend of the Fed dip the US into a recession:
A closer look at the unemployment number;
Also year over year wages shrank another sign of easing inflation?
The danger of heat and who heat deaths seem to target;
Really? He gets 19 years in prison...for what? Think airlines;
The Wall Street Report;
Chevron is giving up on California and there is more to this story.
Thanks for being here!
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.
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
The Business News Headlines 31 July 224
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
It's the final day of July 2024 and we've got some of the big business news stories for you on this Wednesday afternoon. Thanks so much for being with us. And today we're going somewhere we don't often go. As you know we don't do politics here but today we do have two stories from that world. Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media 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 Fed sees changes and hints at a rate cut...soon;
More air-bag inflator news hit today;
Does StubHub inflate ticket prices? The AG in DC thinks so;
People are starting to pay closer attention the the 2024 presidential race;
Some political news from the UAW;
The Boar's Head deli meat recall is serious;
The Wall Street Report;
Surprise! Pending home sales rose in June.
Thanks for being here!
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.
Monday Jul 29, 2024
The Business News Headlines 29 July 2024
Monday Jul 29, 2024
Monday Jul 29, 2024
We're back after being on assignment for the past several days. We were covering the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association annual Summer Board Meeting which took us on quite a journey. About 35 people from around the country were in Des Moines, Iowa for the event and they got to visit the World Food Prize Headquarters as well as the Iowa State Capital, a 100 acre salvage yard in Colfax, Iowa and see an Iowa Cubs baseball game. The final report is they had a great time and we'll be bringing you several conversations yet this week. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media 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:
Deadpool/Wolverine smashes box office records;
Fed rate cuts are sure to happen but...when?
Seems that you are not "lovin' it" over at McDonald's;
We have a U.S. flag story for you we found...odd;
A Star Wars bikini costume sold for a bunch of cash;
The Wall Street Report;
Rural communities and businesses are not finding workers
and, that is a major drain on their economies.
Thanks for being here!
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.
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
The Business News Headlines 24 July 2024
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Wall Street is a mess and we've got some thoughts as to why. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 24th of July. Thanks for being here. Today we'll spend some time on that hot mess as well as more news, this time from Paris, about Delta cancellations. At least Ed caught a flight out. And, hey... if you want to reach out to us on social media 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 mess that is Wall Street and why;
Tesla tanks...again;
The FAA and overburdened flight controllers;
Delta CEO sends a "sorry" message from Paris;
No money for poor folks or rural folks says a court;
The Wall Street Report;
And, Tesla to pivot away from EV's? Yep that's the story.
Thanks for being here!
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.
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
The Business News Headlines 23 July 2024 and Marni Hockenberg
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines...glad you're with us! Coming up today, along with the news, we'll have you meet Marni Hockenberg who is the principal of Hockenberg Search a company that helps high level executives find and land that dream job. It's much more than simply "finding" that career. She helps train her clients to interview well, network with others and get that job. And, yes, there is a process. Make sure you listen in. Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media 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:
Regulators looking at how Delta is treating passengers;
Big profits for GM but, there is a but;
Speaking of profits a closer look at Coke and raising prices;
Some housing data that was expected;
The Wall Street Report;
A paid tier for Alexa/Echo? Yep, looks like it and why.
For the interview you'll meet Marni Hockenberg from Hockenberg Search with, what we think, is a brilliant method in helping executives contemplating a career change or executives seeking a new role. No matter where you are in your career we think you'll find her process spot on.
Thanks for being here!
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.
Monday Jul 22, 2024
The Business News Headlines 22 July 2024
Monday Jul 22, 2024
Monday Jul 22, 2024
Welcome back! We had a major technical issue while we were on the road this past Friday so we were not able to record the newscast. Sometimes things like that happen but at least it wasn't a CrowdStrike issue. Thanks for being with us again. Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media 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:
Three critical data points coming out this week;
And those will have an impact on the markets;
The EPA is sending out billions to fight climate change;
More news about CrowdStrike and the outage;
A crack down on gambling sites operated by China;
Yet more "issues" for Dodge and RAM products;
The Wall Street Report;
McDonald's is attempting to lure you back...and how.
Thanks for being here!
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.