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Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
The supply chain disruption is a pain point for everyone from manufacturing to wholesale to retail and, of course, the consumer. The events that have led to this disruption are wide and varied; from a once in a century pandemic to political roadblocks. So, how to fix it? Here you will meet Congresswoman Cindy Axne (D-IA) who shares the six congressional actions that, she says, will fix the trouble we're in. Working on solutions that will impact all Americans rather than hot-button issues that inflame, meet Congresswoman Cindy Axne.
That's a wrap and 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.
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
It is the final day of November and once again we saw a sell off on Wall Street. We'll detail that and more plus today a story about loans that come with zero fees and no interest and are created for entrepreneurs. Today you'll meet Kaitlin Byers from Kiva...but first the news:
Panic selling on Wall Street and why;
Apple stock surges;
Some good news about energy today;
Surplus products, we've got a list;
Data on why people are quitting their jobs;
The Wall Street Report;
The Google "motto" goes to court.
And today, if you are an entrepreneur you know how difficult it is to get funding. What if we told you there is a way for your to get up to $15,000 with no fees and at zero interest? It's true and with us to explain it all is Kaitlin Byers from Kiva. To listen to this interesting funding program click here.
That's a wrap and 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.
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
One of the sad realities of being an entrepreneur is how tough it is to acquire much needed capital. Often traditional lending institutions require years of financial records making it tough for a startup. Then there are the interest charges and potential fees. Not any more. Today you'll meet Kaitlin Byers from Kiva of Iowa. Kiva offers up to $15,000 with no interest and no fees. You read that correctly. Learn more about the process and why Kiva might be the answer you're looking for. And, click here to see who is benefiting from Kiva. Touch base with Kaitlin by email: mailto:Iowa@Local.Kiva.org
That's a wrap and 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.
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Welcome back! We hope you had a great weekend and if you, like millions of others celebrated the American holiday of Thanksgiving...we hope it was a memorable and meaningful time with family and friends. In the business news headlines for today:
President Biden, "...no lockdowns or shutdowns";
The Markets rebounded;
Oil prices also rose a bit today;
What nation has the most...guns?
And, the slowest selling car in the U.S. is....
Some fast food news for you today;
Amazon workers in Alabama get another union vote;
The Wall Street Report;
And, Jack Dorsey is out...again...at Twitter.
That's a wrap and 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.
Friday Nov 26, 2021
Friday Nov 26, 2021
The day after Thanksgiving in the U.S. and the stock market had its worst day since October of 2020 as a new COVID variant roiled the markets. And, because it's Friday, make sure you click through for Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. But, first the news:
The markets react to more COVID news;
Pfizer stock surges and why;
Fast food restaurants getting rid of dining rooms;
The FBI weighs in on scams;
Oil prices took a beating today;
The Wall Street Report;
Some Black Friday surprises.
Those stories and Jeff Pitts from Cityview. To hear us talking about cool stuff to do just click here and thanks for listening!
Friday Nov 26, 2021
Friday Nov 26, 2021
Each 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 this weekend and into next week. Today we're riffing about a bunch of holiday events from Disney on Ice to the Festival of Trees to Jolly Holiday Lights to Santa Rockin' Lights at Living History Farms music in Pella, Martina McBride in Ames authors at Beaverdale Books, Wil Farrell trivia at Smash Park...click through and have a fun weekend and week.
That's a wrap and 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.
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
The day before the U.S. holiday of Thanksgiving and we're still at it. A programing note we're off tomorrow but to keep you in the business news "fix" we'll be posting up some of our long-form interviews from our Out to Lunch series. That's where we take thought leaders out to lunch and then record our conversation. And, it's something we hope to bring back in the new year. But, for today...here's what we've got for you.
After the UAW strike John Deere shares some numbers;
The new unemployment numbers the lowest in over 50 years;
Economic growth figures revised;
Still American's are grumpy even with the good news;
West Coast ports are doing a better job off-loading ships;
Oil prices dropped today and nobody got the numbers right;
UPS wants 100,000 holiday workers but, yeah, there is a but;
The Wall Street Report;
The beauty company Lush says goodbye to social media and why.
That's a wrap and 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.
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
Our top story today will depress the heck out of my granddaughter...the Dollar Store is officially dead as Dollar Tree today raised their prices by a whopping 25%. Also today you'll meet Rep. Ras Smith a Iowa House member who has announced his intention to become the next governor of this state. The intersection of business and politics today.
The Dollar Store Story;
President Biden and oil;
Are gas prices historically high?
Walmart ain't going back to 24/7;
Best Buy and organized crime;
Retailers betting on Black Friday foot traffic;
The Wall Street Report;
He will take his salary in...Bitcoin.
Also today you'll meet Rep. Ras Smith (D-Waterloo) and his really interesting story. Rep. Smith is running to become the next Iowa governor so we talk about business, education, hunting and so much more. To listen, 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.
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
While we don't do "politics" on the Business News Hour we do realize that politics and business are greatly linked. Employers want highly skilled bright workers and those workers must come from world class classrooms. Many women have left the workforce because there is a lack of reliable child care and the list goes on. Today you'll meet Rep. Ras Smith (D-Waterloo) who has announced his candidacy for governor. You're just a click away from a whole host of issues that impact every person and business in the State of Iowa. Go...
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.
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Monday Nov 22, 2021
It is the Monday Edition of the business news headlines and it is also the 58th anniversary of the assassination of President John Kennedy. How many of us remember that awful day. In the business news headlines:
What was up suddenly turned down;
Oil futures go up and we'll share why;
Musk and Boebart agree on this point;
Will Powell be confirmed by the Senate;
Gambling more are you;
Target makes an announcement about Thanksgiving;
The Wall Street Report;
Dads are slacking off again it would seem...and why.
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.