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The Business News Headlines 1 July 2021

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.
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.
 
 

Roger Sanders the Two Lane Rambler

You never know where you'll find an interesting story. A couple of weeks ago we got an email from an old friend, Roger Sanders, asking if we might take a look at his new adventure and business. Two Lane Rambler is all about "Discovering Rural America" as this former newspaper and magazine writer travels the back roads and helps you discover hidden treasurers tucked away in small towns and villages. We think it's a neat idea and pleased to share it with you. Enjoy...
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 29 June 2021

We're nearly "outta here" when it comes to June and heads up, from the business world, the new jobs report is due out on Friday morning...but we're getting ahead of ourselves. Here's what we've got for you today:
Go Big or Go Home? United Airlines in the news;
Meanwhile Alaska Airlines cutting routes;
Walmart driving down the price of insulin;
Fulfillment center jobs starting at $20.60 an hour;
Automakers say some may ditch the mask;
GM will leave nobody behind;
Let's talk cheap groceries;
The Wall Street Report;
Another day another report on jobs.
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 22 June 2021

We'll kick off the news with a shocking story about Amazon and then don't miss our business interview with John Danielson who is the U.S. representative for the Italian based agricultural parts company, Agri Parts.  But, first the news:
Amazon destroys millions of products each year;
The IKEA menu that...well...was an embarrassment;
Abigale Disney throws shade on billionaires;
More about the Ford F-150 Lightning;
Subway really didn't need this press;
The Wall Street Report;
Bumble employees get a week off...with pay and why.
Those stories plus you'll meet John Danielson in a business story of Agri Parts….a family owned company based in Italy…in a town known for building Lamborghinis and Ferrari’s.  John Danielson of Wisconsin is the U.S. rep and we’re talking international business and business growth. To listen, just click here! 
Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines 21 June 2021

Forget everything about the massive sell off on Wall Street last week. Today things turned around and we'll share the numbers in just a bit. Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Here's what we've got for you today:
American Airlines cuts hundreds of flights and why;
They sold millions in stock before reporting money issues;
Today is Amazon Prime Day but...those prices?
Jeep is looking at a major PR issue;
The Wall Street Report;
Thieves and catalytic converters...it's a story!
For the interview you'll meet a returning guest, Jayne Armstrong a District Director for the Small Business Administration who is here to do a victory lap of sorts and take a peek at the future of small businesses everywhere.  To listen, click here. 
 

The Business News Headlines 15 June 2021

Today, along with the business news headlines a conversation about the importance of refugees for not only businesses but also many rural communities. You'll meet Stephanie Moris and we'll also talk about World Refugee Day happening on the 20th of June. But, first these news stories:
Spying on employees is...costly;
Easing of trade tensions think U.S. and EU;
A new chair for the FTC and she's 32;
More news out of Lordstown, Ohio;
Short sellers lose plenty betting against AMC;
She is giving away a fortune...no, really;
The Wall Street Report;
Retail sales go south in May...and why;
What? We may have a "New Facebook"?
Those stories plus this interesting conversation about refugees, business, communities and how they contribute to the economy.  From creating new businesses to bolstering the population of small towns. You'll meet Stephanie Moris from the Refugee Alliance of Central Iowa.  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 14 June 2021

Welcome back to yet another Monday and today, in the U.S., it is Flag Day...happy Flag Day to our friends in America. Coming up our Small Business Spotlight shines on the 1910 Sip House...a really cool story but first...the business news headlines:
More bad news out of Lordstown, Ohio;
Another mall owner flies for Chapter 11;
Wall Street is NOT the economy;
Ford is betting on...small;
Oil prices shot up again today;
The Wall Street Report;
The "quite rate" among workers is...massive.
Also, like we teased, you'll meet Karen and Jeff Lees the people behind the start-up of the 1910 Sip House. It's quite the story...and how they ended up in the Small Business Spotlight is also quite a story.  To listen to that conversation, click here.

The 1910 Sip House - Small Business Spotlight

Not long ago our friends, Steve & Donna, introduced us to "Bada Bing" one of many flavors of hard cider created at the 1910 Sip House located on Ethel Lake in Minnesota. Listening to them tell the story about these two people, Karen & Jeff Lees, who traveled from Colorado to Minnesota and opened up a hard cider bar in a grain bin...well, we knew we had to reach out and put them in our Small Business Spotlight. Enjoy...we did! 
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 10 June 2021

Great to have you with us as we broadcast from EntreFEST an entrepreneur and startup event that focuses on everything from story telling, to funding to marketing that takes place each year in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  Check it out! In the news:
Consumer prices are up, way up;
Investors went, "Meh";
"Sold Out" sorry camping folk;
Corn and Soybean prices are a story;
Those hot day-traders got cooled off today;
Medicare and the new Alzheimer's drug;
New Work From Home from Amazon;
The Wall Street Report;
Can your employer require a vaccination?
Thanks for listening!

The Business News Headlines 2 June 2021

Welcome to the Wednesday Edition of the business news headlines. Follow us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour as we're there day and night sharing not only market reports and business news but also some of our long-form business interviews.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Yet another ransomware attack;
Calls to "decentralize" meat production;
The $6 million baseball card and more;
Walmart to make some changes on Saturday;
Amazon and injured workers making the news;
Amazon confirms the 2021 Prime Day dates;
The Wall Street Report;
And unruly behavior on flights caused this.
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.