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Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
As much of the world focuses on what is happening in Afghanistan we're focused on what's going on in the business world and away from politics. Here's what we've got for you today:
Garth Brooks makes a business & health decision;
The White House says booster shots on the way;
The world's largest retailer is....
Experts said you would be spending less on your home;
Communities fighting back against dollar stores;
Rents, sad to say, are going up...like way up;
The Wall Street Report;
Do we really, really need the 40 hour work week?
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 Aug 17, 2021
Tuesday Aug 17, 2021
We're back and so are you. Thanks for being here and a reminder that you can follow along all day and all night on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour to keep up with the business news and our long form business interviews. Thanks, in advance! Here's what we've got for you today:
We were almost...almost...normal;
Retail sales numbers disappoint;
There is a shrimp recall;
McDonald's is going for the sweets;
Homebuilders are in a funk;
Sam's Club is having a heck of a year;
A manufacturing rebound?
How to hold down two full time jobs;
The Wall Street Report;
CBS is selling an iconic building.
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 Aug 16, 2021
Monday Aug 16, 2021
Welcome back to Monday and thanks, again, for being with us. It was a rocky start for the markets this morning but by the close two of the three major indexes were once again closing at record levels. Here's what we've got for you today:
Yet another major company delays return to the office;
Some new COVID19 news;
Jeff Bezos is taking NASA to court;
Residents vs. Costco and it got ugly;
Jobs, Money, The Fed made the news;
Walmart betting on cryptocurrency;
And, they are not alone;
Hyatt places a 2.7 billion bet on leisure travel;
She quit saying McDonald's would treat her better;
The Wall Street Report;
Yes, more folks are quitting their jobs.
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 Aug 13, 2021
Friday Aug 13, 2021
It's the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines once again on the road and once again coming to you from Grounds for Celebration a nifty coffee shop in the Village of Windsor Heights that let's us squat for several hours to write and deliver the news...thank you! Here's what we've got for today:
A big question for Disney;
In theaters only this weekend, will you go;
What? Might McDonald's bring back a favorite;
When drunk what do people buy? We have a list;
Food, Restaurants and Menu Prices;
Two factors that may impact the economy;
The Wall Street Report;
What? A shortage of....dogs?
Those stories plus Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine is back...hey, it's Friday...with his list of Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro: From sports to music a play at a winery and more. Click here to listen!
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 Aug 13, 2021
Friday Aug 13, 2021
It's the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines and each Friday afternoon we offer up "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro with Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine. Today we're talking about the Iowa State Fair, a "quirky" play going on in Indianola called "Title of Show"...think wine. The Iowa Barnstormers are in action this weekend. On Friday evening it's Architecture on the Move in downtown Des Moines. Yes we chat it up about the Downtown Farmers Market. Next week you can go to Indianola (again) for Tomahawks and Atlatls (we had to look that up). Zoo Brew happens at the Blank Park Zoo on Wednesday. Also Bryce Vine is at the Val Air Ballroom for his "I Miss You A Little" tour. And on Thursday you MUST go to the Valley Junction Farmers Market to hear Stark Raving Madge and we tell you why. Get out and have some fun already!
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.
Thursday Aug 12, 2021
Thursday Aug 12, 2021
It's our second day of remote work...no internet at the studio so today we took it on the road to a great little coffee shop, Grounds for Celebration, in the Village of Windsor Heights, Iowa. Good stuff! Here's what we've got for you today:
They say inflation is transitory, but...
The Bundling War and cell phones;
The "My Pillow Guy" dashes off the stage;
The least trusted retailers are;
Evictions, Renters and Landlords;
President Biden and prescription drug prices;
The Wall Street Report;
Hollywood: Not all glitz and glamor.
For the interview you'll meet entrepreneur and cyber security expert Greg Edwards in this captivating conversation about ransomware. Who it impacts, who should be concerned, what to do and more. Greg Edwards from CryproStopper is right here and it's a must listen.
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.
Thursday Aug 12, 2021
Thursday Aug 12, 2021
It is clearly top of mind awareness for businesses, no matter their size. Our guest today is Greg Edwards the founder of CryptoStopper. Listen in as we break down some stunning facts such as 58% of ransomware attacks are conducted on small to medium size businesses. What can you do to protect your company, your data, what about hazard insurance and how does all of this work? We asked and Greg answers:
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 Aug 11, 2021
Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
A big THANK YOU to our friends at Gilroy's Kitchen, Pub & Patio where we produced the news headlines today. The reason? No internet at our studio. The crew here in West Des Moines, Iowa came to the rescue. Thanks! In the news:
The "Word of the Day is...Moderate;
So angry they are ditching Prime;
Big news about Kentucky and...Amazon;
Some new headlines about vaccinations;
A BIG Social Security COLA could be coming;
The Wall Street Report;
What? Even bias about working from home?
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 Aug 10, 2021
Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
Leading off the business news headlines today is a story about COVID and...Disney. And, later, for the interview, you'll meet franchise attorney Rush Nigut and his non-legal business of baseball equipment. It's a great story but first the news:
The COVID concerns for Disney;
The USPS to announce holiday rate increases;
Hey, it really IS "Infrastructure Week";
So, what is in the bill? We'll share the numbers;
The Wall Street Report;
COVID cases rising in Texas & Florida.
Then a conversation with Rush Nigut about franchise law but then we quickly pivot to baseball and how that sport is channeled into his DNA...it's a family thing. His love of the game led him to Victory Mounds a business that ships baseball equipment all across the nation. It's a good story and you can get there by clicking 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 Aug 10, 2021
Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
The "Boys of Summer" and...baseball. Meet franchise attorney Rush Nigut who has a passion for the sport and cemented in his DNA by his family history. We kick things off talking about franchise law but quickly pivot to talk baseball and his business, Victory Mounds. It's a company that provides ball fields, across the country, with portable and permanent pitchers mounds and all manner of baseball related equipment. Learn about what his company offers, the safety factor, ease of use and more. Here's Rush on Victory Mounds...for the win!
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.