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Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
We are all, today, in a different place. People are uncertain of the future. That uncertainty impacts our personal and professional lives. There is a significant loss be it social distancing, working from home and even the threat of not working...period. What can leaders do during these times of crisis? Join Ro Crosbie the President/CEO and founder of Tero International as we talk about the famous work of Elisabeth Kubler-Ross and the five stages of grief. How do we view those in a business atmosphere and what might we learn that will make us better leaders? Some answers are here.
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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Monday Apr 27, 2020
Monday Apr 27, 2020
For small business owners who were hoping to take part in the Paycheck Protection Program it's like Groundhog Day all over again. Here are the top business news stories for today the 27th of April, 2020.
"It ain't workin'." say lenders;
Oil is back in the news;
"The food supply is broken!";
It's a good time to be a restructuring expert;
The Wall Street Report;
Not paying credit cards? You are not alone.
Those stories plus a two part conversation with former Admiral Mike Franken who is attempting to become the next U.S. Senator from the state of Iowa.
Here is Part One with Michael Franken.
Here is Part Two with Admiral Mike Franken and his 2020 bid to become the next U.S. Senator from Iowa.
Thanks for listening!
Monday Apr 27, 2020
Monday Apr 27, 2020
This marks the second time we've been able to interview Admiral Michael Franken as he attempts to become the next U.S. Senator from the State of Iowa. Here Franken speaks to his roots on an Iowa farm and working in a meat processing facility. How lessons learned in Rural Iowa became the bedrock of a life of military and public service. Along the way we'll talk police. This part one of a two part conversation.
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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Oasis - A Paychex Company
Monday Apr 27, 2020
Monday Apr 27, 2020
Here, in part two of my interview with Admiral Michael Franken, we talk about several public policy issues from jobs to climate change, to agriculture to rural broadband access to roads, bridges and more. "This is about leadership, proven leadership." - Michael Franken. Here is his campaign website which speaks to what is right for...Iowa.
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
Friday Apr 24, 2020
Friday Apr 24, 2020
It's beginning to look like a good time to become a vegetarian. Here are the top business news stories for you on this the 24th day of April.
Beef, pork and now turkey plants...closed;
Remember the lotteries?
President Trump to USPS, "Raise rates!";
Neiman Marcus to file Chapter 11;
The Wall Street Report;
Still not getting the "bailout" right.
Those stories plus a wide ranging conversation with Jeff Stein as he will soon mark his 40th year as an Iowa radio broadcaster. We'll tell some stories, share some technology, promise not to talk about COVID-19 (but then fail) and also how you, the public, is changing in how and when you get your information. Listen to that conversation here and make plans to attend his virtual history program on Tuesday the 28th. Click here for more!
Thanks for listening!
Friday Apr 24, 2020
Friday Apr 24, 2020
The business of radio broadcasting has changed greatly yet the reason why we do what we do...has never been more important. Here is a wide ranging conversation with Jeff Stein the Program and News Director for News Talk 1540 KXEL who began his Iowa radio broadcasting career 40 years ago in Marshalltown. We'll share some stories talk about the importance of the media, transparency issues and how we deliver the news using technology and digital access that continues to change. In addition Jeff will be presenting a gripping Iowa Almanac history seminar for the Ames Public Library and YOU can join the event on Tuesday the 28th starting at 7PM. Here is my friend Jeff Stein...
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
Thursday Apr 23, 2020
Thursday Apr 23, 2020
It was another very volatile trading day on Wall Street as investors took a one-two punch to the gut. Here's what we've got for you in the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 23rd of April:
It works or it doesn't;
Fewer Americans looking for work but they are retiring;
More "essential workers" are speaking out;
Gap is nearly out of cash;
The unemployment numbers are staggering;
Wall Street Report;
A stunning number of COVID19 drugs are being proposed;
Spring fashion is taking a back seat.
Thanks for listening and know we're here Monday - Friday and on Sunday for the Week in Review.
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
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
Wall Street bounced back today and later in the broadcast you'll meet candidate Kimberly Graham who is seeking the nomination to become the next U.S. Senator from Iowa. But first these stories:
The money was supposed to be for small businesses but...
Farmers facing some tough choices;
The weakest link in our food supply is...
What are people doing for fun?
The next wave of layoffs is bigger than retail;
The Wall Street Report
Ahhhh, no middle seat!
Those stores plus a rare two part interview with Kimberly Graham who is seeking the nomination to become the next U.S. Senator from the State of Iowa. You'll meet her and find out about her interesting business life here
And in our second part you'll learn more about the policy areas she is working toward. You can learn more about Kimberly by heading to her website.
Thanks for listening.
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
In this, the first of a two part conversation with Kimberly Graham, we learn more about her life as an attorney for children, her education and her time spent as a...flight attendant. Something you may be surprised about. We'll also get into wages, housing, COVID-19 and other issues. In addition should you want to learn more you can visit her website. (Programming note: We have reached out to each candidate asking them if they wished to share some time with you and us.) Here is Part One:
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
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
In this, the second part of our conversation with Kimberly Graham we talk about several policy issues from jobs to wages to infrastructure to climate change and many others. This should give you an idea of where Kimberly is on the issues that impact not only Iowa but the entire nation. And, feel free to connect with her on her website. A programing note, we have reached out to each candidate and asked them to appear with us. This segment first aired on News/Talk 1540 KXEL.
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