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Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
This is the third day of December and once again it was a thrilling ride on Wall Street. Welcome to the Business News Headlines, we're glad you are with us today. We kick things off with a story about the richest man who is having some trouble getting...richer. And, stick around for a fun conversation with Andrew Giangola a Public Relations Pro and a Brooklyn, NY native that fell in love with the Professional Bull Riders Association. So much so that he's written an amazing book about the sport. Also, if you want to hook up with us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today:
Elon's pay problems just got more murky;
U.S. Job Openings grew and more about the job market;
More Tariff Talk this time its small businesses that are worried;
Us? We think it's all hot air.
Employing children in dangerous jobs? Yep it happened again in Iowa;
The Wall Street Report;
The issue of paying as little as 5 cents an hour...this will shock you.
For the conversation you'll meet Andrew Giangola who is from Brooklyn, NY but also fell in love with the Professional Bull Riders Association. So much so that he has written a book about the sport that is a fantastic inside look of what goes on with the riders and the staff. While the book is sold out on Amazon you can pick up a copy of Love & Try: Stories of Gratitude and Grit in Professional Bull Riding at the PBR Website which is really worth a peek. Andrew was a fun interview and we think you'll enjoy it as well. 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 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.
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Welcome back and we hope you had a great Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend. We know that many folks took four or even five days away and some are slowly getting back in the game. We kick things off tonight with a bit of history being made at U.S. airports. Yes, a record number of passengers were screened. you want to hook up with us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today:
TSA says they hit a new screening record on Sunday;
It's Cyber-Monday and what might we expect?
The Fed. Will they or won't they? We have a report;
GM is selling a battery plant in Michigan and why;
Workers in Wisconsin win a legal case...think unions;
The Wall Street Report;
And, a new chip startup to challenge Nvidia.
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 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.
Friday Nov 29, 2024
Friday Nov 29, 2024
Because today is Black Friday and one of the most important retail days of the year we're going to take a deeper dive into what's been going on between shoppers and the stores both large and small. Also, we hope you had a great and blessed Thanksgiving Holiday. Should you want to hook up with us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today:
Black Friday: Bust or better than last year?
Shopping small? Many are;
Wall Street had a great month;
Yet another two food recalls for you;
The Wall Street Report;
And, remote workers and side hustles.
Thanks for listening to this shorter report!
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.
Thursday Nov 28, 2024
Thursday Nov 28, 2024
Today you'll meet you'll meet Sean Gleason and the amazing story of the Professional Bull Riders Association or PBR. Back in the day twenty bull riders made the decision to form their own stand-alone group and each one pitched in $1,000. Only to see their investment balloon. You'll also hear about what it takes to do a show, where the PBR is targeting their events and the PBR Bars that are popping up in cities all over the country. We truly enjoyed this conversation and think you will too. 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 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.
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
We kick things off today talking about a familiar issue...inflation. Yes, it's back but still not as bad as it's been. That story first and stick around for a business conversation about the Professional Bull Riders Association...the PBR with its long-time leader Sean Gleason. It's a deep dive into a this thrilling business, how it has grown and even the launch of PBR Bars which we found fascinating. Meanwhile, 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 new inflation numbers are out;
The U.S. economy continues to grow;
Thank you to the American Consumer;
More tariff talk for you;
Big time legal trouble for some tax preparers;
The Wall Street Report;
And, we're headed back to the movies!
For the conversation you'll meet Sean Gleason and the amazing story of the Professional Bull Riders Association or PBR. Back in the day twenty bull riders made the decision to form their own stand-alone group and each one pitched in $1,000. Only to see their investment balloon. You'll also hear about what it takes to do a show, where the PBR is targeting and more. We truly enjoyed this conversation and think you will too. 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 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.
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
For those of you who have followed our newscast for some time know that we stay away from politics. There is enough of that out there. However when political issues like tariffs come up we take a look at what they may mean for not only the economy but also you the consumer. That story is first up today. Thanks for being with us. 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:
The Trump Tariffs and the impact on consumers;
Canada weighs in on tariffs and it's not pretty;
What will the Fed do about interest rates? Some thoughts;
President Biden wants Medicaid and Medicare to cover weight loss drugs;
It seems oil companies are not so keen on "Drill Baby, Drill" and why;
Elon Musk is limiting outside news on X;
The Wall Street Report;
Department store chain Kohls has a leadership change 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 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.
Monday Nov 25, 2024
Monday Nov 25, 2024
There is a reason the Blue Chips had an astonishing day on Monday and we'll cover that story and more in this edition of the Business News Headlines for the 25th day of November. Thanks for being with us. 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:
The Dow gained a whopping 440 points and a new record;
Google is in more hot water with the Justice Department;
California to offer EV rebates if Trump cuts them;
Macy's unable to post results and the reason is wild;
Yes, we were also without Outlook 365;
The Wall Street Report;
Retailer are hoping for a strong season but will it come?
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 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.
Friday Nov 22, 2024
Friday Nov 22, 2024
Today, November 22nd marks the 61st anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. First up today I'll share that memory with you. It is as vivid today as what it was those sixty-one years ago. Our first business story is about what McDonald's is doing to win you back and what has happened to the cost of eating out. 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:
McDonald's and Meal Deals and why that is happening;
The markets had a great week and set new records;
Budget airlines may have to step up their game;
Fox Corp. wants a judge to toss a lawsuit tied to the 2020 election lies;
Have you heard about the $10.99 loaf of bread in California?
The Wall Street Report;
Americans weigh in on how much money you must make in a year to be...successful.
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 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.
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
US regulators want Google to devest of…chrome. This is the business news headlines for Thursday the 21st day of November, thanks for being here. That story kicks us off today and stick around for what is a hyper-local story about West Gate-Adephic Lodge #509 AF & M a Masonic Lodge in Windsor Heights, Iowa that puts on a fund raising breakfast the third Saturday of each month. Why? to raise funds for smaller non-profits in the Greater Des Moines Metro. My guest is member Steve Blondino. We're airing this in the hope you might take the idea and run with in in your community. 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:
Google and the Justice Department;
Two big movies are released this weekend;
Could we get "Glicked"?
Phillips 66 is in some hot water over...water;
A legal decision about the Penn State logo;
A nugget we found about TGI Friday's is of interest;
The Wall Street Report;
The price of your Thanksgiving Dinner for ten.
Stay with us for a conversation about doing good for others. My guest is Steve Blondino and it's all about food, friends, finance and giving. We're airing this hyper local story in the hope that you'll be motivated to do something similar in your community.
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 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.
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
We're about to talk cars and trucks. My guest is Karl Bauer the Executive Analyst for ISeeCars.com. We're going to talk about the thirteen most loved vehicles in America as well as some conversations about electric vehicles and why the U.S. auto industry just can't seem to compete with automakers in Korea and Japan. It's a wide ranging conversation and you can check to see if your vehicle made the list of "Most Loved Vehicles in America". Here's Karl:
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 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.