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Meet Des Moines School Board Candidate Shelly Skuster

Yes, we know that this is a national broadcast...and that many folks outside of the U.S. listen each day but...school board races in Iowa have become hot. There are all sorts of cultural issues driving this as well as masks, vaccines...you know the drill. Today we'll interduce you to Shelly Skuster. Yes, there is a business angle to education and something you may not know she's a former TV reporter.  See what we find?
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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 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.

The Business News Headlines 18 October 2021

Since when is an increase of 4.9% for the GDP bad news? That story comes to you first and make sure you stick around for the conversation with Joseph Jones from the Harkin Institute...we're talking public policy.  But, first the news:
That troubling GDP number;
Ramping up another round of earnings;
Careful what you say in the drive-thru;
Hard to find stuff...we've got a list;
Electric Vehicles and automakers;
Why is beef so expensive...we have an answer;
The Wall Street Report;
Is a 4-Day Work Week...possible? Some thoughts.
Also, for the interview Dr. Joseph Jones is with me to talk about the Harkin Institute. Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA) was in congress for forty years and today the Harkin Institute is researching and presenting public policy on a host of issues. To listen, click here.
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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 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.
 
 

The Harkin Institute with Joseph Jones

Senator Tom Harkin served in congress for a total of forty years. Ten in the House of Representatives and thirty as a United States Senator. During that time he amassed a great deal of public policy. Prior to his retirement in 2015 Sen. Harkin announced the creation of the Harkin Institute for Public Policy and Citizen Engagement. Today that organization, under the direction of Dr. Joseph Jones, engages in four core areas of public policy research and development.  The reason it exists is to inform, inspire and "catalyze change on issues of social justice, fairness and opportunity".  Meet Joseph Jones...
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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 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.
 

The Business News Headlines 15 October 2021

We ended the week on an upswing and we found out something about American consumers...you are back to spending money.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Consumers opened their wallets in September;
The Social Security COLA is nice but, there is a but;
United Airlines & Unvaccinated Workers in the news;
A Boeing test pilot is in big trouble;
Are cashless sales a form of discrimination;
Stealing textbooks for cash?  Yep;
The Wall Street Report;
So you hate QR Codes huh?
Those stories PLUS the Friday Fun portion of the program.  For many of us it's the end of the work week so who to better join us for this hyper-local look at Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro than Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine. Join the "Friday Fun" as we riff about comedy shows we can not share the name of, the Latino Ballet, spooky stuff going on at Blank Park Zoo and other places.  Hey, it's Friday and you deserve a break from the heavy news.  Listen to that right 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.

Stuff to DO with Cityview and Jeff Pitts!

For many of us it's the end of the work week so who to better join us for this hyper-local look at Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro than Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine. Join the "Friday Fun" as we riff about comedy shows we can not share the name of, the Latino Ballet, spooky stuff going on at Blank Park Zoo and other places.  Hey, it's Friday and you deserve a break from the heavy news.  Let's 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.

The Business News Headlines 14 October 2021

It was the best day for Wall Street since (ready?) March of this year. But before we get there were going to share an imperfect story:
Sometimes being perfect isn't so hot;
Price spikes are everywhere but by how much;
Stocks soared today and why;
John Deere workers on strike & a trend;
A new "heavy duty" cargo drone;
The Wall Street Report;
The Big Switch is on.
Those stories plus, for the interview, Deborah Rinner the Chief Learning Officer from Tero International is with us to talk about the often thorny issue of what employers want vs. what employees want. Those very different expectations can lead to a non-productive workforce. So, what's the best way to get everybody to..."Yes!"?  We'll talk about that and offer some solid ideas.  To listen, just click here.
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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 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.

Employee Employer Relations - Getting to Yes

We've all been there. On one side the employer wants/needs the productivity from his/her employee. On the other side the employee has needs as well but they can be vastly different from those of the employer. How do we best get to "Yes!" for both? Here Deborah Rinner the Chief Learning Officer from Tero International tackles that thorny issue and we can give you a hint.  It starts with honest communication.
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.

The Business News Headlines 13 October 2021

It's been on your mind and clearly on the mind of the president as today he talked about ways to fix the supply chain bottleneck.  It's the business news headlines for Wednesday the 13th of October. Thanks for being with us:
Business, Supply Chain and the White House;
Just what is "organized retail crime"? We'll share;
The biggest cost of living increase in 39 years;
An inflation update;
North Dakota, Oil and Fraud;
Will Zoom zoom in six months;
The Wall Street Report;
The "Hustle" is so...2020.
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.

The Business News Headlines 12 October 2021

For the third day in a row Wall Street sagged and there's been plenty of reasons why the markets have been so choppy. Inflation, COVID19, lousy job numbers and people quitting their jobs in mass.  Let's get into it:
When is enough...enough? Ask Walgreens;
Shipping stuff for the holidays? We've got some timelines;
Southwest Airlines troubles and one group is pointing fingers;
Job openings in the U.S. stall out;
Record numbers of people are still quitting;
GM gets a bundle from LG over battery issues;
The Wall Street Report;
A deeper dive into the job mess.
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.
 

The Business News Headlines 11 October 2021

Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines!  No mail service today and many financial institutions were closed but...Wall Street was not and I'll have those numbers for you in just a bit.  In the news:
Herb Kelleher is rolling in his grave;
Get ready to pay more at the pump;
This fast food company found a labor answer;
Meanwhile "We're perplexed" said the U.S. Sec. of Labor;
Amazon is "softening" getting back to the office;
The Wall Street Report;
Are you dreaming more about...work?
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.