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Kidnapped From Israel - A Film by Susan Wasserman

Here we visit with filmmaker Susan Wasserman who is in to talk about her new non-political documentary "Kidnapped From Israel".  It's the story about two street artists from Tel Aviv who were in New York City on October 7 of last year and who focused their energy on visuals we've all seen about those hostages taken out of Israel and into Hamas controlled Gaza.
It's quite the story. To learn more and if you are moved to help finance her latest project you can do so by following this non-profit donation link that will take you to From the Heart Productions. Yes it is a 501c3 organization. 
Thanks for being here!
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 "Kidnapped From Israel" with Susan Wasserman

Welcome back to a new week and so much going on in the world of the Business News Headlines.  We'll get there first but want you to stick around and listen as we visit with filmmaker Susan Wasserman who is in to talk about her new non-political documentary "Kidnapped From Israel".  It's the story about two street artists from Tel Aviv who were in New York City on October 7 of last year and who focused their energy on visuals we've all seen about those hostages taken out of Israel and into Hamas controlled Gaza.  It is quite the story. Also if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Consumers are responsible for beating back inflation?
We'll take a deeper dive into that story;
We're expecting a raft of economic data this week;
How about some mini farm critters for your home?
Deadbeat employers and a new law in Maine;
The Wall Street Report;
A big change is coming to the real estate market.
For the interview meet Susan Wasserman on her upcoming documentary "Kidnapped From Israel". It's quite the story. To learn more and if you are moved to help finance her latest project you can do so by following this non-profit donation link that will take you to From the Heart Productions. Yes it is a 501c3 organization. 
Thanks for being here!
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.

Executive Career Training meet Marni Hockenberg

One would think that an executive that has interviewed scores of individuals would interview well when seeking a new placement. That's not the case says Marni Hockenberg of Hockenberg Search.  Marni runs a firm which has a proven process of helping executives contemplating a career change or those executives seeking a new role. Here Marni walks us through that detailed program that requires work but, in the end, can land that great career. And even if you're not a high level exec you will find her program a huge help in this tight labor market. Meet Marni Hockenberg.
Thanks for being here!
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 23 July 2024 and Marni Hockenberg

Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines...glad you're with us!  Coming up today, along with the news, we'll have you meet Marni Hockenberg who is the principal of Hockenberg Search a company that helps high level executives find and land that dream job.  It's much more than simply "finding" that career. She helps train her clients to interview well, network with others and get that job.  And, yes, there is a process.  Make sure you listen in. Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Regulators looking at how Delta is treating passengers;
Big profits for GM but, there is a but;
Speaking of profits a closer look at Coke and raising prices;
Some housing data that was expected;
The Wall Street Report;
A paid tier for Alexa/Echo?  Yep, looks like it and why.
For the interview you'll meet Marni Hockenberg from Hockenberg Search with, what we think, is a brilliant method in helping executives contemplating a career change or executives seeking a new role.  No matter where you are in your career we think you'll find her process spot on.
Thanks for being here!
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 Kylie Gottschalk of Tero International

We kick things off today with a focus on the worst day for the NASDAQ in eleven months. What happened?  The Biden Administration has advised its allies to impose the strictest trade restrictions possible if companies such as Tokyo Electron Ltd and ASML Holding persist in supplying advanced chips to China.  For the interview you'll meet Kylie Gottschalk the new Training Manager at Tero International. We love to see young people excel in their careers. Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Let the chips fall where they may...think China;
Aging bridges in 16 states to get fixed;
DEI is dead over at John Deer and why;
The transportation disruption is over say logistics experts;
Fed officials hint at rate cuts sooner than later;
The Wall Street Report;
Amazon Prime Day One is in the bag and we have results.
For the interview you'll hear about how Kylie Gottschalk has grown in her career., When we first met Kylie she was coming out of an awful job experience only to be  picked up as a part-time worker at Tero International.  Now she is the new Training Manager...we think you'll enjoy learning about what she has learned.
Thanks for being here!
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 12 June 2024

Never mind that inflation is on the way down the Central Bank isn't moving forward with rate cuts and signaled that there may be only one cut...this year. That story kicks us off today and you don't want to miss the conversation I had with Dr. Rachelle Keck who, by chance, I met a few weeks ago by offering a complement. Turns out she is the president of Grand View University near the heart of Des Moines, Iowa.  Thanks for being with us and  if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:
The Fed said, "Hold!";
Another EV headache: Stealing EV charging cables;
Sony Pictures acquires Alamo Drafthouse Cinema;
Southwest Airlines CEO says he is not leaving;
Convenience store chain Casey's is on track to open 350 stores;
Changes coming in how Walmart displays prices;
The Wall Street Report;
Amazon to build 14,000 "affordable" homes and why.
For the interview you'll meet Dr. Rachelle Keck the president of Grand View University in a wide ranging conversation about the history of the university, its tie to Denmark, the importance of a high quality education and more. And it all started with a complement. To LISTEN CLICK THIS LINK.
Thanks for being here!
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.

Meet Dr. Rachelle Keck of Grand View University

Recently at our recording booth during the Central Iowa Business Conference hosted by the Urbandale, Iowa Chamber a woman was walking toward us and I commented, "Nice shoes!".  She stopped, came over to the microphones to say, thank you. Turns out she is the president of Grand View University. I asked her if we might record a conversation and, so, we did. What a delightful and talented individual leading a university with roughly 2,000 students near the heart of Des Moines.  You'll also learn about the school's close tie to...Denmark.  Meet Dr. Rachelle Keck.
Thanks for being here!
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.
 

Meet Alison Haider a Rising Star and Wicked Smart

Every time I walk into the offices of Tero International I know I'm going to learn something that will help me become a better business  person and communicator. On this day I went to see Alison Haider the new Chief Learning Officer at Tero to discuss a number of issues about leadership, communication, remote learning and culture. As always, this rising star was able to offer so much in such a short time.  Now it's your turn. Meet Alison Haider.
Thanks for being here!
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.

Voices from the Flight to D.C. with the Greater Des Moines Partnership

We made history on Wednesday as more than 200 business leaders, elected officials and non-profit individuals traveled to Washington, D.C. for the 45th Annual Greater Des Moines Partnership D.C. Trip. Here you'll meet several of my fellow travelers as we chatted it up abord a Southwest Airlines Charter Flight. We had one question for our guests, "What do you expect to accomplish while here." The answers were varied.  Thanks for being with us and we hope you'll listen.
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 Glam 3 April 2024

Our first story is about Fed Chair Jerome Powell who said rate cuts are coming sometime…in the future. It’s the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 3rd day of April…thanks for being with us. In other news, inflation drops in Europe and why that matters. Some news out of the Magic Kingdom…think board seats. Because our newscast comes out of Iowa we thought you might like to know the resale value of the women’s final four match up. Could Tesla go…bust?  That shocking story is up today. The Wall Street Report and women take a back seat…when it comes to the C – Suite. For the interview you’ll meet Amy Rinnels who for 27 years has been in the glamorous business of high fashion for young women and their proms…it’s a great story…and to listen CLICK THIS LINK.
Thanks for being here! 
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.