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The Business News Headlines 8 September 2021

Grateful to be back with you again today.  September has been, traditionally, a lousy month for the stock market...and we may be seeing that happening yet again. Here are the business news headlines and stick around for the conversation about jobs, workers and the economy with Iowa State University Economist Dave Swenson. But first the news:
COVID misinformation being sold where?
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is asking questions;
Sen. Ted Cruz says, "Uhm, get a job!"
Some pilots have concerns about their job;
The "September Curse" is it real?
It could be a "Financial Armageddon";
So, that EV and 2035...hmmmm;
The Wall Street Report;
Working past age 60? Maybe not.
Those stories and as promised a conversation about ending unemployment benefits, workers, the economy, the labor participation rate, what employers need to better understand and more.  My guest is Iowa State Economist Dave Swenson and he's got some answers to, "Where have all the workers gone?"  To listen click here.
Thanks for coming by!
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 Business News Headlines 3 September 2021

One word could describe this morning's Labor Department report on jobs created in august and we'll start our show with that story...and make sure you stick around for the fun stuff with Jeff Pitts as we chat it up about a host of things from People Magazine to Parade Magazine and...oh yeah..."Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro. But, first the news:
In a word the August Jobs Report was...
A muted day on Wall Street;
President Biden on the economy and Delta;
Elon Musk and Texas Politics;
Ghost Kitchens and Walmart in the news;
The IRS and emails;
Uber, Lyft and...Texas;
Barge Traffic, Harvest and Louisiana;
The Wall Street Report;
It's "The Great Wait" and it's expensive.
OK, then!  Time to enjoy "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro as Jeff Pitts and I riff about a whole host of things. Sure we've got music, sports, swords, knights, farmers markets but you'll also get a dose of "famous people who we don't know" and the weird direction Parade Magazine took, favorite celebs and more.  To listen to all of that, just click here!
 

The Business News Headlines 1September 2021

Welcome to a brand new month and one that has been, traditionally, a lousy month for Wall Street.  We'll share those numbers in just a bit. And, make sure you click through to the interview with Jeff Greenfield. We're talking about some critical information about advertising, marketing and branding...that will impact the bottom line.  But, first the news:
That inflation stuff? Think, soup;
Did cuts in unemployment benefits drive workers to jobs;
The war in Afghanistan had a dollar price tag too;
More bad news for Boeing;
Your ID on your...phone?
Private sector job numbers disappoint;
The Wall Street Report;
ZOOM goofs that cost careers and some tips.
For the interview you'll meet Jeff Greenfield the Senior VP, Buy Side at WideOrbit. We're talking advertising and marketing and using the spoken word to get the results you want...and need. Loads of tips and ideas that will seriously help you and your business. To listen click 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.

The Business News Headlines 25 August 2021

We're already done with Wednesday!  Throwback Thursday tomorrow...just a "heads up". Speaking of heads up here's what we've got for you today in the business news headlines:
Troubling news from the airline industry;
An international company pulls the plug on travel;
Backorders, workers and the virus;
Ford says absenteeism there hits 20% and why;
Salesforce says, business is good...very good;
The 5 fastest shrinking metros in the U.S.;
What EV beat Tesla in mileage...we'll share;
"The Tesla Cybertruck will be a disaster" who said it?
 The Wall Street Report;
Working from home a "mental toll"?
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.
 

The Business News Headlines 24 August 2021

Just a click away you'll learn more about "The Joker" and we ain't talking Batman. The world of $20,000 sign on bonuses, no really.  Here's what we've got for you today:
The Joker is back android users;
The Mouse and Target Stores;
Germany weighs in on semiconductors;
Can your employer demand you get the jab;
We know where you can get a mega sign-on bonus;
The eyeglass business must be really good;
The Wall Street Report;
Tips on finding the job you will...love.
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.
 
 

The Business News Headlines 23 August 2021

The Great Iowa State Fair is over...can we all get back to work again?  Hey, if you are on Twitter know that you can follow us all day, every day @IOB_NewsHour and thanks in advance.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Ford just made a big announcement;
Shipping troubles getting worse;
The impact on the Holiday Season;
We've got some Federal Reserve news;
The grocery store making their own Lunchables and why;
Southwest Airline pilots threaten to picket;
The FDA gave approval to the Pfizer vaccine, now what;
The Wall Street Report;
Would you, honestly work for...you?
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.
 

The Business News Headlines 20 August 2021

It's Friday!!  Only two more working days until Monday...right? It's been a busy week and here's what we've got for you this afternoon. And...because it's Friday we've got Jeff Pitts in to get hyper-local about Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro...but first:
Batteries, Fires and the Bolt;
The #1 Pizza Chain in the world is...
Some of the latest news about COVID...ugh;
Canada and the U.S. border made the news;
Apple announces a change in back to the office;
The Wall Street Report;
Rents went up faster than at any time on record.
Those stories plus Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine talking it up about Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro. We've got the arts, dueling pianos, the Iowa State Fair, a bit of baseball, tons of farmer's markets...you get the idea. To listen in 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.
 

The Business News Headlines 2 August 2021

It's a brand new month and welcome to August! But it sort of feels like the "same old" in a way as the U.S. grapples with rising cases of COVID19. That story starts our list of news today:
Some bad news some good news on COVID;
For the second time this year it's ammo issues;
Heard about the electric...jet?
A labor problem or a wage problem?
The battery pack blew up, took days to put out the fire;
Running out of stock because of...Amazon;
The Wall Street Report;
Delta puts a wrench into returning to the office.
Those stories plus you'll meet Dr. Glenn Hurst a physician who made the choice to serve in Rural America. Today we'll talk about rural health care, rural economics and his new book. All of this before he launched a bid to become the next U.S. Senator from the State of Iowa.  To listen, 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.
 

The Business News Headlines 26 July 2021

Welcome back to a Monday and the final Monday of July...where did that month go...right?  The business news rolls on and here's what we've got for you today:
The shipping crisis gets worse;
New home sales tanked in June and why;
Your Costco Membership fee is about to go up;
Wait! What's NOW in short supply at Costco;
Careful what you write for business reviews;
Cigarettes to completely go away; 
The Wall Street Report;
More "Work from Home" troubles. Who will win?
Those stories and for the interview you'll meet Sandi Yoder and Susan Jellinger from the Iowa Jewish Historical Society as they explain why they have been busy gathering the history of the Iowa Jewish Community. It's a whole lot of history coupled with business as they share some interesting stories of what they've learned and why they are doing this project.  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.

The Business News Headlines 19 July 2021

Welcome to Monday and we're grateful to be back in the studio following several days based in Kansas City. A reminder that you can follow along on Twitter. You can find us @IOB_NewsHour.  Let's go...
The worst day since October of last year;
The vehicles you love and those you hate;
Walmart ordered to pay up...like $125 million and why;
Was anti-virus guru McAfee broke when he died:
More news about GM and EV's...think trucks;
Nike is in a bind and we'll share why;
The Wall Street Report;
Ever heard of "Gorilla Internet"?
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.