Insight On Business the News Hour
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Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
The Business News Headlines and a Small Business Spotlight 30 August 2023
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
Midweek and we're back with some of the business news that made headlines today. In addition we're traveling to Union, South Carolina for a Small Business Spotlight segment featuring DC Heavy Hydraulics a company headed by Ann Kerr. They can boast of surprising growth in just eight years. Why? We asked. Meanwhile, to reach us on social media if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
The astounding GDP of the USA and why;
Working overtime but not getting paid? About to change;
China put on notice to play by the rules or...
More union news this time flight attendants;
Big Pharma not happy and why;
The Wall Street Report;
A surprising number of new business openings and by who.
For the interview you'll meet Ann Kerr the General Manager of DC Heavy Hydraulics a company based in the tiny town of Union, South Carolina. Over the eight years they have been in business the company has seen rapid growth in not only the U.S. but also Canada. What's responsible for this? We asked an Ann answered. To listen to that conversation click on 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
The Business News Headlines 9 August 2023
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
For those of you in the know...know that today, here in Iowa, it's State Fair Eve. Yep, the Iowa State Fair opens it's gates on Thursday and over one million people are expected to attend the eleven day adventure. Long ago voted the number one state fair in the nation...it's something to see. Enjoy and thanks for being here for the business news headlines. Give us under twelve minutes and you'll be up to speed on some of the biggest business news stories of the day. And, if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
Sorry China we can't do business with you...
Apple is about to mess with your muscle memory;
The writers strike hits 100 days...now what?
Climate Change and massive insurance losses;
One U.S. city has kicked inflation to the curb;
The Wall Street Report;
Target to give more options to shoppers and why.
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Friday Jul 07, 2023
The Business News Headlines 7 July 2023
Friday Jul 07, 2023
Friday Jul 07, 2023
For some of us it's the end of another busy week and a reminder that we'll be back this Sunday with the Business Week in Review and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. You can catch that show Noon Central Time. Our guest this week in Patrick Palmer who has an interesting business of helping promote and sell items with aging adult film actors. Hey, it is a business. So, are you on Threads yet? You can find us @Insight_On_Business. 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 new jobs numbers are in and what they mean;
The 77th Anniversary of President Carter and First Lady Rosalyn;
Treasury Secretary Yellen is in China and why you should care;
Meat packing plants and teenage workers...again;
President Biden takes aim on "junk" insurance;
To be "financially secure" what most Americans need to make;
Is America too expensive to live here? What some are deciding;
The Wall Street Report;
Mortgage rates climb yet again.
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
The Business News Headlines & More 9 March 2023
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
We've got a full boat for you today as we talk about a host of things that will impact you and your life...if not today...in the very near future. And, make sure you click ahead for the conversation with a returning guest, Jessica Dunker from the newly minted Iowa Hotel & Lodging Association and the Iowa Restaurant Association. So much to share. 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:
No, not layoffs, just looking for folks who want to...quit;
U.S. automakers and EV's. What that means for workers;
A closer look at Lithium-Ion batteries and...fires;
What's the deal with U.S. retailers and...Canada?
The potato shortage is causing some menu changes;
The Wall Street Report;
"They don't know what they are missing." A vanishing job sector.
For the interview you'll meet Jessica Dunker who was first on our newscast way back in 2014. Today she is here to talk about the new Iowa Hotel & Lodging Association and why that was created and she'll offer up some interesting stories about the world of restaurants. Always a great conversation and you can hear it all by clicking 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.
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
The Business News Headlines 8 March 2023
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
It's the Business News Headlines wrapped up in under ten minutes. Today a couple of job stories and nearly everybody is waiting on what the Fed might do for interest rates. Wall Street ended the day mixed and more. 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:
Food prices are going down but...not for you;
Some new job numbers to share with you;
This German company could see its first operating loss in over 30 years;;
U.S. regulators to shut down an airline merger;
Some interesting news about the U.S. economy;
New Jobs and The Fed...what you should know;
The Wall Street Report;
Ford takes the wraps off the "Men's Only SUV".
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 Dec 08, 2022
The Business News Headlines 8 December 2022
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Welcome to the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines! Some odd news in the cast this evening from oil to giddy investors on Wall Street. Why so happy? You won't believe it. Lots of things to get through today and grateful you are with us again. 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:
We were warned. Yes?
Consumers flock to Rent the Runway but...
Investors are giddy about what they say is good news;
But is it?
Ford has found a way to cut staff and help at the same time;
The New York Times strike is a thing;
Ice Cream, Italy and Iowa;
The Wall Street Report;
TikTok banned in yet another state.
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 Dec 02, 2022
The Business News Headlines 2 December 2022
Friday Dec 02, 2022
Friday Dec 02, 2022
Welcome back and the weekend is here. A programing note that we're back on the air with the business week in review and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL this Sunday at Noon Central and yes, we stream. On tap is an interesting story about an Iowan who has befriended dozens of adult film actors and actresses and why. It is quite the story. 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:
Well THIS was not supposed to happen;
What if we're being conned with this recession talk?
Russian oil and the $60 cap;
Retail theft and where are thieves selling their loot?
People are leaving states for a couple of reasons;
Insulin and Kansas, a big story;
The Wall Street Report;
Bank bonuses are sinking. We know....awww.
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 Oct 20, 2022
The Business News Headlines 20 October 2022
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Welcome to Friday Eve...the weekend is almost upon us. And a reminder that you can hear us each Sunday at Noon Central with the Business Week in Review and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and yes, we stream. Well, THAT didn’t take long…a lesson in surprise economics kicks us off today. Also today, home sales fell again last month, the markets had a rough go and news from Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. It’s the business news headlines for Thursday the 20th day of October, thanks for being with us. 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:
Saying Goodbye to Liz and that swift reaction;
Home sales continue to fall and why;
The markets had a tough day;
A major brand makes a debut at the Macy's Parade;
Student Loan Forgiveness made the news;
The Wall Street Report;
Millions earmarked for Black Owned Startups.
Those stories plus you'll meet Will Garrett who is the president of a family owned company based in Sweet Home, Oregon. What do they do? Radiator Supply House keeps things...cool. We're talking about a host of things and his take on how to recruit and retain employees even in his small town. It's enlightening. To listen just click here.
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 Oct 17, 2022
The Business News Headlines 17 October 2022
Monday Oct 17, 2022
Monday Oct 17, 2022
Welcome to a brand new business week for many of you. While some of us were on duty even yesterday...right? Did you hear? The FDA Rule on hearing aids came into effect. Also, what happened in Great Britain that helped boost the markets today and some words about those stocks…. It’s the Business News Headlines for Monday the 17th of October, thanks, everybody for being with us. 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:
Hearing Aids and Walmart made the news;
A dramatic reversal in Great Britain;
The markets rally after a rough week;
Some thoughts on the future of the housing market;
Smartphone crater in price? Well...sort of;
The Kroger/Albertsons deal being questioned by some;
The Wall Street Report;
Fewer Americans rolling up their sleeves and that's a problem.
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 Oct 13, 2022
The Business News Headlines 13 October 2022
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
It's a Throwback Thursday and if you followed along on our social media channels you got to see, and hear, some stuff that dates back several years. But, for today: It was an historic day on Wall Street and we’ll share. what made it so astounding. Good news for retirees who will get a massive cost of living increase and mortgage rates hit a 20 year high. IT’s the business news headlines for Thursday the 13th day of October, thanks for being with us. 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:
A massive reversal for Wall Street and why;
An historic increase in Social Security payments;
Mortgage rates are climbing again will they go higher?
IKEA is celebrating. Hey, at least somebody is;
A massive grocery store merger?
Taco Bell takes on a classic "comfort food";
Nike has too much inventory so...
The Wall Street Report;
And the serious drop in ACT scores.
Those stories and we go "Out to Lunch" with John Norwood who is running to become the next Secretary of Agriculture for the State of Iowa. We kick off our conversation with "Quick Bites" three questions each of our guests get and you can hear that...here. Then we get into an amazing conversation about a host of issues impacting Iowa and consumers. Everything from soils to water to population losses, to alternative crops, how to get more farmers into farming and more. He also talks about the Iowa Farm Bill that wraps so much of this together. Even if you don't live on a farm or in Rural Iowa this is a powerful conversation about new ideas and direction. You can hear that conversation right here.
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.