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The Business of No Justice No Peace

Over the past several months the nation has been rocked by not only a pandemic but also a movement called No Justice - No Peace. Many in the business community are concerned and a bit reluctant to learn about what the organization is and what they promote. Here Mark Langgin returns to our newscast to talk about things like building the economic base of thousands of individuals who face real economic hardship and you may be surprised at where they live. Mark is also part of something called the New Frontier Action. Here is Mark Langgin...

The Business News Headlines 6 November 2020

We made it to Friday...that one fact should be something to celebrate.  It's the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines and here's what we've got for you:
Wall Street ended the day mixed;
The U.S. added more jobs but, yes, there is a but;
The price of oil fell again today and why;
Some chain restaurant news;
The states are seeing dollars in pot;
The Clorox/Lysol Scam;
The Wall Street Report;
Wait...what was that in California?
Those stories PLUS, because it is Friday, Jeff Pitts, the managing editor of Cityview Magazine is in to chat it up about "Stuff to Do" in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Some things cancelled but music, the laughs and honky tonk dancing cowboys made the list. To listen just click here.
Thanks for coming by! 

The Business News Headlines 4 November 2020

It's been a day. For many people across the United States they have been clicking into their phones, watching TV and trying to figure out the presidential election. Us too.  Welcome to "The Day After" and here's what we've got for you:
Votes are being counted and Wall Street had a big day;
One thing is for sure our job problem is real;
Today another retail chain called it quits;
Tech stocks soared but, is that a good thing;
The Wall Street Report;
There were two winners in California yesterday.
Those stories plus we'll talk about ISO Certification and what it means to a company and, more importantly, their customers. Von Leefer and Linda Leefer from Area Diesel Service joins me for that conversation and you can hear it all...here.
Thanks for listening! 
 

The Business News Headlines 2 November 2020

So much going on and we're here to boil some of the biggest business news stories down for you.  Here's what we've got in store:
Walmart is replacing robots with...
Two large mall owners have filed for Chapter 11;
The price of oil shot up today and why;
Prop 22, Uber and Lyft explained;
The Wall Street Report;
Wall Street warming to a Biden victory;
The disengagement of teens and why that matters.
Those stories plus, for the interview, you'll hear from Jason Olson of Duplication Media. We've been asking business owners how they have been impacted during COVID19 and Jason had an interesting story to tell.  You can listen...here. 

The Business News Headlines 28 October 2020

We're getting to the end of October and for Wall Street it's been a spooky season. Here are the business news headlines for Wednesday the 28th of October:
Another sell-off on Wall Street and you know why;
Oil prices tumbled today and why;
The biggest financial fear for Americans is....
Food stockpiling and food manufacturing;
Technology and the U.S. Senate today;
Losing our appetite for chain restaurants;
The Wall Street Report;
Hey, Tic Tok is hiring!
Those storie plus we welcome back Austin, Texas singer/songwriter Roxi Copland to talk with us a bit about her business, COVID19, getting radio airplay, juggling business responsibilities and...Spotify. To hear that conversation and a snippet of her new song, click here.
Thanks for listening.

The Business News Headlines 23 October 2020

For some it is the end of another week...and what a week it has been. Here are the business news headlines we've got ready for you today and remember, join us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour:
Jobs that pay $100K and more;
Dads too and the COVID19 impact;
Wells Fargo said...what?
Mixing business and politics;
Hamburgers and Racial Equity;
Business is upbeat about the future;
The Wall Street Report
Some sober thoughts about jobless numbers.
Those stories PLUS it's Friday and Jeff Pitts the Managing Editor for Cityview Magazine in to chat it up about Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro...click here to listen. 

The Business News Headlines 22 October 2020

Thanks so much for coming by. It's been a busy news day and here's what we've got lined up for you today:
Yachts, a Van Gogh and a Movie;
More disruption in the grocery industry;
Microsoft has extended their Work from Home Policy;
Airbus is ramping up;
The retailers that are opening new stores;
Home sales are way up;
The Wall Street Report;
Flight Attendants without a Plan B.
Also today a conversation about what No Justice - No Peace means...to businesses. We've all seen news video about marches and civil unrest but is that what No Justice - No Peace is all about?  Today an in depth conversation about the movement in Iowa with organizer Al Womble.  To hear that conversation, click here. 

The Business of No Justice - No Peace

Following an email we received the other day from one of the Iowa organizers of No Justice - No Peace we kicked around the idea to invite them to the Business News Hour to help us...and business better understand what exactly those four words mean. With us is Al Womble who along with several others has been crisscrossing Iowa and setting up voter information booths where they are usually welcomed but often harassed.  Here is that conversation: 

The Business News Headlines 1 October 2020

Welcome to a brand new month...with still lingering business issues from September. Here's what we've got for you today:
The jobless numbers are, well, steady;
More job cuts and what the numbers mean;
Restaurant deals are back and why;
Pfizer CEO says the debate was "disappointing";
What? Bed, Bath & Beyond had a big month...and day;
Boeing is moving a facility a blow to unions;
Silicon Valley and new parent perks;
The Wall Street Report
Traders thinking a Democrat sweep might be a good thing.
Those stories and a conversation with Charles Clayton. His personal story is amazing and so too is his legacy of service to others. Charles lives in Fort Dodge, Iowa and is running for the Iowa House.  Click through to learn his amazing story.
Thanks for listening! 

A Legacy of Service - Meet Charles Clayton

Every so often we find a story about a person who has built their life around a mission of service to others. Sometimes, as in this case, these people hope to bring that legacy of service to the people living and working in their community through the legislative branch. Meet Charles Clayton who not only has an amazing story but has also, for years, been that servant to others.  Charles is running for the Iowa House in District 9 which is Webster County and the Fort Dodge area. We were impressed and think you will be as well. Meet Charles Clayton.