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The Business News Headlines and More 15 July 2025

We told you it was coming and...it's here Think tariff induced inflation.  This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 15th day of July, thanks for listening! In other news we’ve got a couple of stories about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that should scare the hell out of you. Nvidia gets US approval to sell powerful chips to China and that after a meeting the CEO had with President Trump. We’ve got the Wall Street Report and a major shake up over at McDonald’s that industry watchers say is the biggest menu change in 50 years.  For the conversation you’ll meet Darryl Ahnemann and an amazing story about food rescue just a year old but breaking new ground every day.  It's the St. Marks Neighborhood Fridge that is open 24/7 for people who are food insecure.  And perhaps it’s something that your community could start.  Let’s go!
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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 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.

The Business News Headlines 14 July 2025

Great to be back!  We were without power on Friday due to some heavy storms so our Friday Business Headlines didn't make it.  Tonight we start out with what the Trump administration calls the “ostentatious" remodel of the Central Bank buildings. In other news, American manufacturing…stuck in a rut. President Trump and EU tariffs while the EU is pausing retaliatory tariffs and why.  Starbucks wants remote workers back in the office and why. The US has just slapped a new tariff on tomato’s from Mexico and the impact? The Wall Street Report and Bitcoin hits a new record and why that happened today.  Ready? Let’s go!
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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 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.

The Business News Headlines 10 July 2025

Welcome back and know what?  We don't have a tariff story for you. It's kind of a first but we do have a "snap, crackle, pop" story to kick things off.  This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 10th day of July, thanks for being here. In other news, Tesla shareholders want a meeting…it could be interesting. The United States has closed its southern border with Mexico and we’ll share why.  The Ford Motor Company just issued a massive recall.  The Wall Street Report and, chip maker Nvidia hits yet another milestone as it’s value continues to increase.  Let’s go!
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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 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.

The Business News Headlines 9 July 2025

They are not really "industrial rivals" to the United States but, President Trump sent them "tariff letters" on Wednesday and we'll share what we know.  This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 9th day of July. In other news, Musk’s AI friend Grok…sent out some awful responses and even praised Hitler…no, really. Nvidia is a big deal…a very big deal.  Now we have to deal with Job Scams and we’ll share that story.  The first Prime Day is in the books and it seems you were hungry for some deals. The Wall Street Report and a new Whopper is out from our friends at Burger King, think spicy…let’s go!
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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 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.

The Business News Headlines and More 8 July 2025

US consumers are carrying lots of credit card debt but there is a but to this story.  Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines, we're glad you're here. In other news it’s the 8th day of a worker strike in Philadelphia and even though the garbage is mounting most people support the union effort for more money. The tragedy in Texas and who…did what? The new Trump Tariffs will the world react differently this time?  We’ll take a look at the Wall Street numbers from today and your shoes and the TSA.  For the conversation we’ll host Sinikka Waugh the founder of Your Clear Next Step…what is it and what does she do.  We’ll talk about that and that Finnish drink in a can…Long.  Yes, we cover lots of ground…but first the news.
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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 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.

The Business News Headlines 7 July 2025

Welcome back after a rather long holiday weekend.  We kick things off tonight talking about yet more tariffs inflicted on more nations as the President is confident this will bring manufacturing back to the U.S. This is the Business News Headlines for July 7th, thanks for being here. .  In other news, the 90 day deadline for tariff deals is this Wednesday…so where are we?  We’ll share.  Tesla shares tumbled today and we’ll share why.  Costco has announced a number of recalls on various products the company sells.  Meanwhile Sam’s Club has increased prices…again.  It was not a good day on Wall Street and we’ll share those numbers with you and finally the number of first time home sales has tanked…and dramatically…while the number of renters in the U.S. are at an all time high.  Let’s go!
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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 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.

The Business News Headlines 3 July 2025

Now that the tax and spending cut bill has passed both houses of Congress it's a wait and see game to how all of this will impact everyday Americans.  But first a deep dive into the Jobs Report from today.  This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 3rd day of July, thanks for being with us. In other news we'll check the new unemployment numbers. Say goodbye to EV incentives, yes, that too is in the bill passed by Congress. We’ve got some positive news from the egg front. It was a winning week on Wall Street and we’ll detail the closing numbers in just a bit.  And, if you are looking for a job…head to Georgia…and we’ll share why.  Let’s go!
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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 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.

The Business News Headlines 2 July 2025

We are quickly learning what industries and individuals will be hurt by the GOP tax and cut bill. First on the chopping block is renewable energy and in particular homeowners.  This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 2nd day of July, thanks for being here. .  In other news, more trouble for the Consumer Product Safety Commission to share with you. Well, this makes two as the president announces a trade deal with Vietnam. A 139 year old company based in the US has just announced bankruptcy. Job growth stalled in June and we’ll share the numbers. The Wall Street Report and a veteran reporter has started a new news outlet and we’ll tell you about it.  Let’s go!
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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 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.

The Business News Headlines 1 July 2025

Yes, the tax and spending bill did pass the U.S. Senate, by a whisker.  But now it faces a steep climb in the House.  Stay tuned and welcome to the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 1st day of July.  In other news the Musk Trump feud just got hotter. Some financial centers in Mexico are in trouble with the Trump administration. As long as we’re talking about other nations…today is Canada Day…and what that means. We’ve got the Wall Street Report and remember that line about trade deals when the president said he would get 90 deals done in 90 days.  Guess that didn’t happen so the White House is switching the story.  Ready?  Let’s go!
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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 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.

The Business News Headlines and Mike Naig 30 June 2025

Remember Friday when President Trump said he was calling off trade conversations with Canada. That story is back in the news today.  This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 30th of June and thanks for being here.  In other news, A city that voted solidly for Donald Trump could lose out on millions we’ll have that story. Buy now, pay later and your credit score made the news. As the big budget bill is being debated in the Senate states are scrambling to prepare.  We’ve got the Wall Street Report and that hamburger for the 4th of July is going to cost you more.  For the conversation a wide ranging interview with Secretary of Agriculture for Iowa, Mike Naig.  We’ll talk about a host of issues from farming, farm bills, old tractors and why he decided to NOT run for Governor. But, first the news.
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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 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.