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The Business News Headlines and Jim Smith from NRG Media

There may be hope as US / China trade talks are in the second day.  This is the business news headlines for Tuesday the 10th day of June, thanks for being with us.  In other news, trade wars could sharply reduce global economics says the World Bank. Wall Street managed a winning day. A provision in the gigantic bill languishing in the senate could impact foreign investments in the US.  Lebanon wants you to visit and remember the golden years of tourism.  ICE raids happened in Omaha and that will help free up some jobs for US. Born folks…you in?  The Wall Street Report and the impact AI is having on Google searches.  For the  conversation we’ll visit with Jim Smith the COO/CFO of NRG Media Group. The company owns 32 stations in the Midwest and we’ll talk about why and more.  But, first the news.
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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 Central 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.

The Business News Headlines and Matt Kenney

Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines for this the 9th day of June, we're glad you're here.  Coming up today some sad news from the world of music. In other news, Warner Brothers and Discovery are splitting into two companies.  In other news, Apple held a developers conference and is trying to up its game.  Some sobering news out of Canada came out today and we’ll share. We’ve got the Wall Street Report and canned food is about to get more expensive. For the conversation, we’re on assignment and coming to you today from Fairfield, Iowa. Why? Because of the four day event held each year somewhere in the state.  This is the Great Eastern Iowa Tractorcade hosted by News/Talk 1540 KXEL and somebody has to run it. Meet Matt Kenney a Multi-Media Sales Rep and the Tractorcade Event Manager for NRG Media. Here we talk about what goes into creating something that has become huge over the 26 years it's been around. Also the two reasons we're here talking to tractor lovers about the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association. Good stuff all around.  Meet Matt:
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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 Central 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.

The Business News Headlines and Fixing Meetings 6 June 2025

Today we pause to remember what happed 81 years ago today as members of multiple nations stormed the beaches of Normandy which was the beginning of the end to the brutal Nazi regime. May their memories be a blessing.  This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 6th day of June, thanks for being here.  We kick things off today with the latest jobs report the good news and the bad. In other news, elected Republican officials are urging Trump and Musk to mend their relationship and why… AI and the film industry.  We’ll have a report.  The talks between China and the U.S. are back we’ll share when. New life for products from now shuttered Joann’s Fabrics.  The Wall Street Report and some sad news from Hooters.  For the conversation we’re talking with Alison Heider from Tero International about the pain points of…meetings. You know what we're talking about. Endless meetings that often fail to produce results and they are killing your workforce.  Can it be fixed? Tero says "yes" and Alison gives us details.  Let's go! 
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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 Central 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.

The Business News Headlines and Frank Kelly 5 June 2025

That tiff between President Trump and Elon Musk is getting nasty quickly.  In fact Musk now says that he will withhold using his rockets to transport astronauts. Wow...  This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 5th day of June, thanks for being here. In other news, the feud had an impact of Tesla shares and we’ll give you the latest. All of a sudden the U.S. is playing nice with China. It looks like the new Nintendo Switch 2 is a hit…big crowds worldwide hoping to get their hands on one. Apple hits a road block in court. Some good news about mortgage rates. We’ve got some numbers when it comes to unemployment filings. The Wall Street Report and Proctor and Gamble to shed 7,000 jobs and why. For the conversation we’re bringing back Frank Kelly the founder and managing partner of Fulcrum Macro Advisors…in light of what is going on in D.C. Frank offers some guidance and more.  Let’s go!
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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 Central 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.

The Business News Headlines and More with Jeff Stein 4 June 2025

I'm back after being out for a couple of days as we celebrated the holiday of Shavuot. The giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai some 3,300 years ago.  It was a nice pause to reflect on all that means for, frankly, all of us. Welcome to the Business News Headlines and a conversation later with Jeff Stein from News/Talk 1540 KXEL about a host of things  We kick things off today with a shocking report by the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office about the Trump Bill currently resting in the U.S. Senate. Then more news from the CBO about the impact the Trump Tariffs will have on you and your family. Speaking of tariffs there is now a 50% tariff on steel and aluminum. But, there is a but. Interested in inflation data? Less is coming from the Department of Labor. Payroll processer ADP offered some surprising news about job creation last month. We've got the Wall Street Report and Big Lots is back!  For the conversation Jeff Stein is in to talk about the death of radio that has been predicted for decades.  But, it is stronger than ever. We'll also discuss the Great Eastern Iowa Tractorcade that kicks off this Sunday.  So much going on...let's go!
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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 Central 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.

The Business News Headlines 30 May 2025

Some legal troubles for Aldi kicks us off this evening but we have our doubts about the case.  This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 30th day of May, thanks for being with us.  In other news, Taylor Swift regains the rights to all of her music.  We didn’t know she did not own them. Let’s talk about inflation and tariffs. Elon Musk is leaving his position with the U.S. government and what’s next.  Dozens of people have gotten ill due to contaminated cucumbers and a massive recall is underway. Wall Street was giving away some of the gains and we’ll share that with you. And McDonalds is making some major changes in an attempt to get you back to the Golden Arches.  Let’s go with this early edition of the Business News Headlines…
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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 Central 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.

The Business News Headlines 29 May 2025

Our first story today is about the courts and the tariffs and it's enough to make you want to go to the bar...early.  This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 29th day of May and thanks for being with us. . In other news, how your paycheck measurers up to CEO’s in the S&P 500 we’ll take a deep dive. Filings for jobless claims are up and we’ll share the details. We’ve got the latest news about the 30 year mortgage rate and it’s not pleasant. We’ve got the Wall Street Report and what was a very rocky day for the equities.  Finally, Major League Baseball is turning to women’s sports for its next big bet…and we think it will be a winner. Let’s go!
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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 Central 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.

The Business News Headlines 28 May 2025

We start things off today talking about TACO and no, it's not about Mexican food.  This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 28th day of May, thanks for being with us. In other news a real time story about how a friends company is getting hit with the tariffs and what he plans to do. Nvidia surprised the world today and we’ll share that story. We’ve got the Wall Street Report and some surprising numbers coming out of retailers.  And, finally what’s in store for interest rates when it comes to the Federal Reserve.  We’ll share it all…let’s go!
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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 Central 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.

The Business News Headlines and Meet Kevin Anderson 27 May 2025

Welcome back from what we hope was a wonderful Memorial Day Holiday Weekend.  We're grateful to be back in the studio. We kick things off today with a look at the Consumer Confidence Report...and there is good news here for the first time in months. In other news, The tariffs are on, tariffs are off, on, off...it's so confusing. There’s a new contract for some 3,000 workers at Pratt & Whitney based in Connecticut. More news about U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel comes your way today. We’ll share the numbers from Wall Street with you and the retreat from DEI efforts is leaving many out on a limb.  For the conversation you’ll meet Kevin Anderson who is the president and CEO of L. Grace Brands.  It’s a highly entertaining conversation we think you’ll enjoy.  But, first the news.
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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 Central 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.

The Business News Headlines 22 May 2025

It's not just the stock market that is growing more concerned about the mounting national debt now we're seeing the bond market react.  This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 22nd day of May, thanks for being here.  In other news, the bond market shook things up again today and we'll share that story with you.  The U.S. Mint will no longer produce pennies saying it costs more to create them than what they are worth.  We warned about “buy now pay later” marketing and now we know even more and it's not pretty.  Weight loss drugs are making an impact on cancer.  I’ll share the numbers from a shaky day on Wall Street and Apple hopes to roll out some very smart glasses by the end of next year.  The business news headlines….now.
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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 Central 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.