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Thursday Jun 04, 2020
Thursday Jun 04, 2020
The other day I got a note from my friend Doug Burns the co-owner and Vice President of News at the Carroll Times Herald asking me to read a story he had just written. After reading I did something I rarely do; I picked up the phone and asked Doug for an interview. Why? Well, it's because this is a story that talks about hope and friendship and more. It's about lifelong friends Doug Burns and a Commissioner for the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Elliot Kaye who, during his career has protected millions of Americans. In this piece we talk a bit about the media, Iowa, folks that we have in common and then launch into why Elliot could use your help Here, by the way, is the link to the Georgetown University Medical Center Kidney Transplant Site. Yeah...that. And maybe, just maybe, if this gets around to enough folks we might find a match.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, 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.
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Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
It was another active business news day with he Dow above 26,000 for the first time since since early March. Here is what we've got for you today:
Ben & Jerry's comes on strong regarding "systemic racism";
If the economy is so good why did American Express...;
Walmart has pulled guns and ammo off of shelves;
The Atlantic and "Why Do People Loot";
Another retailer warns of stores closing;
The Wall Street Report;
Snap and President Trump.
Those stories are just a click away...thanks for coming by and remember you can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Stay safe...
Tuesday Jun 02, 2020
Tuesday Jun 02, 2020
If you're not tuned into social media you may wonder what the "Blackout Tuesday" is all about. That story first today and here is what else we have teed up for you:
Who and What is Blackout Tuesday;
What Wells Fargo did to auto dealers;
Some numbers about the GDP for the 2nd Quarter;
Congress, President Trump, Civil Unrest...could complicate the economy;
The Wall Street Report;
The economics of Black Americans you've got to hear this.
Thanks for coming by and you can follow us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour.
Monday Jun 01, 2020
Monday Jun 01, 2020
Welcome to a brand new month. Here are the stories we've got cooked up for you today along with an interview about a new startup called Lokoly.com and Nicholas Hanstad. But first these stories:
Investor exuberance is one thing, science another;
So, you know about the "Greed Index";
With all the issues how come the markets are up;
The gig economy is taking a hit in some cities;
Target to close some stores;
The Wall Street Report;
"Swagger and irrational exuberance are...gone".
Those news stories plus....you know how we love telling start-up stories and here is one that, for you lovers of coffee, can really get into. Meet Nicholas Hanstad of Lokoly.com. This startup marries small coffee companies with a heavy dose of marketing and gives you the opportunity to experience these small batch roasters in your home, no matter where you live. Think of it as premium coffee and legendary stories. Click through and let's do...coffee.
Thanks for listening!
Monday Jun 01, 2020
Monday Jun 01, 2020
We love telling start-up stories and here is one that, for you lovers of coffee, can really get into. Meet Nicholas Hanstad of Lokoly.com. This startup marries small coffee companies with a heavy dose of marketing and gives you the opportunity to experience these small batch roasters in your home, no matter where you live. Think of it as premium coffee and legendary stories. Click through and let's do...coffee.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, 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.
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International
Friday May 29, 2020
Friday May 29, 2020
Hard to believe that we're a day away from being in June! Here's the business news headlines that we've got ready for you today. Thanks for listening!
Six major brands filed for bankruptcy in May. We have a list;
Remember the Trump COVID19 postcard? Now we know the cost;
Jail for some small business owners;
Farmworkers and COVID10 it's another big story;
The Wall Street Report;
Big changes for your downtown office coming.
Thanks for coming by. Have a great weekend and remember we're back on Sunday a Noon Central Time with the Business Week in Review on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. Between now and then, follow us on Twitter for news, interviews and business information, daily. We're @IoB_NewsHour.
Thanks again!
Thursday May 28, 2020
Thursday May 28, 2020
Wall Street was rolling along pretty well and then in the final hour...opps! It's the business news headlines for Thursday the 28th of May, thanks for being here. Here's what we've got teed up for you:
Another 2.1 Americans file for unemployment. Have we hit bottom;
Airlines begin cutting more jobs;
April numbers for pending home sales are...
Brace yourself, more retail store closings;
Renters and Automated Background Checks...an issue;
What happens if your boss says, "Stay home and work.";
The Wall Street Report;
J.C. Penny and going out of business sales.
Thanks so much for listening...tell a friend. We get to do this Monday - Friday and follow us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour.
Wednesday May 27, 2020
Wednesday May 27, 2020
For the second day in a row Wall Street had a positive day. We'll share what happened and welcome to the Wednesday Edition of the Business News Headlines:
Wall Street and Bank Stocks;
More job cuts announced;
An icon of business for nearly 130 years...sold;
Job cuts now cuts in wages;
The "Avalanche of Evictions";
Disney has a re-open plan;
No-Go for SpaceX;
Bonuses for Executives - Jobs Lost for Workers.
Thanks for listening!
Tuesday May 26, 2020
Tuesday May 26, 2020
Hope that you had a memorable Memorial Day and we're grateful to be back from a day off. In the business news today:
Wall Street while Americans worry;
More vaccine talk and a new player;
Grocery prices to go...up and why;
Another restaurant chain downsizing;
Heard of "COVID-Campers;
The "Back to Work" incentive;
The Wall Street Report
Small Businesses and the "COVID-Fee".
Those stories plus a conversation with Tero Trainer Kyle Hopkins. Kyle and I talk about the strain social distancing has on our culture and how it's different than many parts of the world. We also talk about connectivity, changes in business models due to the pandemic and more. Kyle Hopkins from Tero International. To listen, just click here.
Thanks for coming by!
Tuesday May 26, 2020
Tuesday May 26, 2020
He is a returning guest meet Kyle Hopkins who has traveled the world and has a deep understanding of various cultures and how they connect with others. Here we talk about that and the importance of getting connected and staying connected. We also talk about tools to stay connected and how important it is to take the time to work on your business. We also touched on how companies have altered their business model in the time of COVID19. Kyle Hopkins from Tero International for the interview.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, 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.
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International