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Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
The Business News Headlines & More 8 September 2020
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
Welcome back and we hope you in Canada and the U.S. had a good Labor Day Holiday. By the way, you want to follow us on Twitter it's @IOB_NewsHour. On the newscast today:
Tesla stock tumbles big time;
Airline stocks and summer driving;
Consumers and their credit;
Demand for oil dries up...again;
Apple and their big event is coming;
The Wall Street Report
Feeling "socially awkward"?
Those stories PLUS I'll visit with Brent Roske, a noted filmmaker, who is bringing back Roske on Politics. We'll talk about his love for film, the films he's done with some cast members from West Wing and then get into what Roske on Politics is, where you can see it and also about the power Iowa has when it comes to national elections. Oh...and he has an amazing bit of trivia about Congress and Iowa...that shocked me. To listen, just click here.
Thanks for coming by!
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
Roske on Politics for 2020
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
He's a returning guest to the Business News Hour, Brent Roske has a love affair with politics and helping people understand the candidates and their positions...not in thirty second clips but in long-form interviews. Here we visit with Brent about the new show which will air on We Are Iowa WOI-TV5 as well as his site Roske.TV and a conversation about the impact Iowa has with the Iowa Caucus, which is yet another passion for this talented filmmaker. Learn more about that here at Keep Iowa First. Meet Brent:
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
The Business News Headlines 3 September 2020
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
It's the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines. And, follow us along on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour. Here's what we've got for you today:
What goes up, must come down;
Taco Bell - Pandemic Menu Adjustments;
Jeep had a virtual reveal today;
The job numbers are...shocking;
30% of Americans think the economy is just...fine;
The Wall Street Report;
A double dip recession?
Those stories plus a hyper-local conversation with Betty Devine who is running to become a county supervisor in Polk County, Iowa. We talk about her experience, various reforms, budgets and how she wants to better inform county residents about systems and accessibility. Meet Betty Devine here.
Thanks for listening!
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
Meet Betty Devine - Polk County Supervisor Election
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
With 40 years of experience working for Polk County, Iowa Betty Devine says it's that experience which is needed as our area becomes more diverse and citizens need to better understand the role the Supervisors play in their daily life. Here we get hyper-local and talk about issues she believes are important as well as give some information as to how supervisors are elected and where her district sits. Here is candidate Betty Devine and here is her website.
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
The Business News Headlines 16 April 2020
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
You would think that with the lousy jobs report that came out today the markets would have...well gone down. They didn't and we'll share that story and more. Here's what we've got lined up for you:
Meat processing factories closing the impact...
Who loses if we lose the U.S. Postal Service;
Gold's Gym to close 30 facilities;
Oil prices continue to fall...and why;
Healthcare workers get a bonus from Mazda;
Starbucks has a "plan";
U.S.home building stalled out;
The Wall Street Report
Booze, we're talkin' booze.
Those stories plus The Iowa Secretary of State is mailing out Absentee Ballot Requests to every Iowa voter including "no party" voters who can declare themselves as a Democrat or a Republican to vote by mail. Here I visit with Jamie Fitzgerald who is the County Auditor for Polk County. Listen as we talk about what is happening across the state and the critical importance of voting by mail. And, if you follow the link above you can go directly to his office to request a mail in ballot. To listen, click here.
Thanks for listening!
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
Voting? Vote By Mail with Jamie Fitzgerald
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
There is a primary election happening on the second of June. But...and this is a BIG BUT...out of an abundance of caution County Auditors are busy combining polling places and, more importantly, encouraging Iowans to vote by mail. The Iowa Secretary of State is mailing out Absentee Ballot Requests to every Iowa voter including "no party" voters who can declare themselves as a Democrat or a Republican to vote by mail. Here I visit with Jamie Fitzgerald who is the County Auditor for Polk County. Listen as we talk about what is happening across the state and the critical importance of voting by mail. And, if you follow the link above you can go directly to his office to request a mail in ballot. Go!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, 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.
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Friday Apr 10, 2020
The Business News Headlines 10 April 2020
Friday Apr 10, 2020
Friday Apr 10, 2020
While the markets are closed for Good Friday that doesn't keep us away from the top business news stories of the day. Here's what we've got teed up for you:
Consumer prices have fallen...a bunch;
New real estate listings also off the mark;
The unemployment number and where we're headed;
Walmart CEO says, "Stop shopping, so often";
Farm prices and COVID19 - It's confusing;
3M sues for "price gouging";
An open economy by 1 May? Don't bet on it;
You baking yet?
Those stories plus on our Business Newsmaker Line is candidate Eddie Mauro who is running to represent the Democrats for the U.S. Senate this coming November. Here we talk a bit about who Eddie is, leadership, management, business and much more. Here is Part One.
In this, the second part of our two-part conversation with Eddie Mauro we focus a bit on policy issues from health insurance to housing, the disparity of income, climate change and more. Here is Part Two.
Thanks for listening.
Tuesday Feb 11, 2020
Cal Woods for U.S. Senate - Iowa - Part Two
Tuesday Feb 11, 2020
Tuesday Feb 11, 2020
In this, the second part of my conversation with Cal Woods, we talk about several major issues that are being talked about here in the Hawkeye State. From health care to jobs to infrastructure Cal shares his insight. Now that you've heard Part One and Part Two visit his website for more.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.
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Friday Jan 17, 2020
The Business News Headlines 17 January 2020
Friday Jan 17, 2020
Friday Jan 17, 2020
It's Friday...and we've got the business news headlines coming to you from Arizona this week. On tap today:
The employment picture in the U.S. just got more...fuzzy;
Toyota moving production out of the United States;
Boeing finding more issues with the 737 Max;
Also the U.S. Air Force isn't too pleased with Boeing either;
The Wall Street Report
How much do evangelical leaders make...you won't find out;
Heard of Peacock yet? You will today.
Those stories plus Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine is in with Stuff to Do in the Greater Des Moines Metro IF you can get there. Here is his report.
Thanks for listening.
Friday Jan 10, 2020
Poor People's Campaign a National Call for a Moral Revival - Iowa Part One
Friday Jan 10, 2020
Friday Jan 10, 2020
In this, the first of two parts of a conversation with several Iowan's involved in the upcoming Iowa Event for the Poor People's Campaign, I sit down with Rev. Jessica Petersen, labor leader John Campbell, activist Ayisha Al-Hassan and national coordinator Clinton Wright. What is this national campaign about, how did they get involved, what are the political, social and business demands, who are the poor people that are impacted and much more. Iowa is one of 20 states to be visited by the national leadership of Rev.Dr. William J. Barber II and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis on Wednesday the 15th of January. Details about the Iowa "We Must Do More" event are right here.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International